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Are you a fifth columnist? If you spread disease, you are!
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Maker: Unknown
During the Second World War, much funding was invested in public health and safety campaigns. Upholding health and safety standards was equated with a sense of nationalism and patriotic duty. This is ...ARTV10120
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As dangerous as an enemy bomber - mosquitoes carrying dengue fever...
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Maker: NSW Department of Public Health
A wartime example of Australian public health information as propaganda. Issued by the NSW Department of Health, it compares the threat of mosquitoes carrying disease to that of an enemy bomber. An in...ARTV10453
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At times you don't know what you say
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV05974
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At times you don't know what you say
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV05495
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Baton of Shame, or Whose Turn Is It? TASS No. 741, 19 June 1943
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Maker: Denisovskii, Nikolai Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS)
A Russian propaganda poster produced through the Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS) based in Moscow. This narrative-style poster shows Hitler promoting Friedrich Paulus to the position of F...ARTV07486
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Beware...It may be a flak trap
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Maker: Unknown [S.L. : AIR FORCE, N.D.]
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV03291
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Das ist das Heil, das sie bringen! (That is the salvation, that they bring)
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Maker: Heartfield, John Heartfield Archive and GDR Government
A skeleton hand with bomber planes issuing from its five fingers, raised imposingly over the destroyed city with bodies of dead children in the foreground. This work was horribly prophetic when first ...ARTV09077
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Don't fight... Don't work...don't lend! Thankyou!
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Maker: Graham, Frank C
A poster featuring a grinning Japanese officer, in uniform holding a cigarette. Behind him,on the left, is a Japanese flag. The poster was one of a number of anti-Japanese propoganda posters produced ...ARTV00052
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Don't listen to the squander bug
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Maker: National Savings Committee F & C Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the National Savings Committee depicting a 'squander bug', a devil covered in Nazi swastikas. The grey and white monster is set on a mauve background. Above h...ARTV10029
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Don't talk - HE Listens
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Maker: Unknown F&M Studios
Depicts a cartoon image of Hitler, profile view with an overly exagerrated ear. The caption reads "Don't talk - he listens". This work is an original design for a draft propaganda poster produced in S...ART93116
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For England and Freedom! Join the Territorial Army
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Maker: Cattermole, Lance British Army WM. Hobbs & Sons Ltd.
British Territorial Army recruiting poster. One of a series published in 1938 featuring artwork by Lance Cattermole. This poster is No. 8 of the series aimed at attracting English volunteers. In the f...ARTV10164
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Give him the arms to smash the Japs
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Maker: Unknown General Motors Holden SEF Silkscreen
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War (WWII) were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amon...ARTV00156
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Great Britain will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
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Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV02248
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Great Britian will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
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Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV00284
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Great Britian will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
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Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV02247
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Help yourself get on when you get out. RAAF educational services
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Maker: Unknown
Royal Australian Air Force poster promoting career development within the service. The poster depicts a cartoon of a RAAF serviceman dressed in the blue uniform and cap. He is pictured in full stride ...ARTV10124
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Hiteriada Macabra
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Maker: Toegel, Stanislaw Markiewicz, Antoni F W Dobereiner
'Hiteriada Macabra' is a series of ten offset lithographs published by Antoni Markiewicz, and printed in an edition of 1450 by Emil Falcon for FW Döbereiner, Hamburg in 1946. In 'Hitler Macabra' the ...ART96183
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Hitleriada Macabra and Hitleradia Furiosa
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Maker: Toegel, Stanislaw
Bound copy of Hitleriada Macabra and Hitleradia Furiosa cartoons by Stanislaw Toegel published by Antoni Markiewicz, and printed in an edition of 1450 by Emil Falcon for FW Döbereiner, Hamburg in 1946...AWM2016.257.1
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Home front fires are enemy victories
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Maker: Schlaikjer, Jes Wilhelm [WASHINGTON] : U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, 1944
United States propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. This poster depicts a Japanese soldier's face looming over an urban fire. There was a concerte...ARTV00740
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Hou die yster warm vir vryheid [Keep the Iron War for Freedom]
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Maker: Montgomery Unknown Die Staatsdrukker
South African Second World War poster. Its central image is a stylised graphic of a large red hot iron 'V' being plunged into cold water by the blacksmith's hands - the 'V' standing for victory. The t...ARTV03953
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Hou die yster warm vir vryheid [Keep the Iron War for Freedom]
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Maker: Montgomery Die Staatsdrukker Unknown
South African Second World War poster. Its central image is a stylised graphic of a large red hot iron V being plunged into cold water by the blacksmith's hands - the 'V' standing for victory. The ti...ARTV03955
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illustration for "These Eagles" dust-jacket published 1942
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Maker: Freedman, Harold
Design for dust cover for the 1942 publication "These Eagles , Story of the R.A.A.F at War' prepared by the R.A.A.F Directorate of Public Relations, published by the Australian War Memorial and printe...ARTI00131
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Instead of these we are making these
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Maker: Unknown Department of War Organisation of Industry
This Australian Second World War poster was produced by Department of War Organsiation of Industry, advising that instead of making furniture for domestic use the resources are channeled into aircraft...ARTV02156
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Introducing our new inspector... kill him with quality
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Maker: General Motors Holden
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV01592
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In your hands...
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Maker: General Motors Holden
This Australian Second World War poster was created by General Motors Holden (GMH), likely for display in one of their Australian factories and was designed to boost the morale of munitions workers. T...ARTV02139
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Join the Anti-Aircraft units of the Territorial Army and make Britain a stronghold of freedom
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Maker: Cattermole, Lance British Army J Weiner Ltd
British Territorial Army recruitment poster. One of a series published in 1938 featuring artwork by Lance Cattermole. This poster is No. 3 of the series aimed at attracting volunteers to work in anti-...ARTV10163
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Mechanisation means war on wheels
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Maker: General Motors Holden
This Australian Second World War poster was created by General Motors Holden (GMH), likely for display in one of their Australian factories. The poster is designed to promote the production of the new...ARTV02152
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"Perchance, who knows these planks of deal a Grecian ambuscade conceal"
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Maker: Campbell, Douglas Farmer & Company Ltd
An Australian Second World War propaganda poster published by Farmers Company Ltd, Sydney. Printed in black and white it features an illustration by Douglas Campbell of soldiers pulling a large wooden...ARTV05463
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"Perchance, who knows these planks of deal a Grecian ambuscade conceal"
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Maker: Campbell, Douglas Farmer & Company Ltd
An Australian Second World War propaganda poster published by Farmers Company Ltd, Sydney. Printed in black and white it features an illustration by Douglas Campbell of soldiers pulling a large wooden...ARTV05462
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"Perchance, who knows these planks of deal a Grecian ambuscade conceal"
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Maker: Campbell, Douglas Farmer & Company Ltd Unknown
An Australian Second World War propaganda poster published by Farmers Company Ltd, Sydney. Printed in black and white, it features an illustration by Douglas Campbell of soldiers pulling a large woode...ARTV09790
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Perchance, Who Knows These Planks of Deal a Grecian Ambuscade Conceal
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Maker: Campbell, Douglas Farmer & Company Ltd Unknown
An Australian Second World War propaganda poster published by Farmers Company Ltd, Sydney. Printed in black and white it features an illustration by Douglas Campbell of soldiers pulling a large wooden...ARTV02852
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.15...; verso: Celebs Netherlands Indies
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Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.15 published 13th October 1944. It features the headline 'Japan loses vital oil supply' and 'Yanks drive toward Cologne' with a map of the Celebes Netherlands Indi...ARTV02675
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.1 - No.24...; verso: High speed maps for today's war...
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Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.1 - No.24 published 23rd June 1944. It features the headline 'Allied Armies in world-wide offensive' with an illustrated feature on air reconnaissannce on the verso. New...ARTV02661
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.14...; verso: Inside Japan
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Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.14 published 6th April 1945. It features the headline 'Tenth Army Invades Okinawa, 325 Miles From Japan'. On the verso are images taken by an American tourist in J...ARTV02695
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.09...; verso: Japanese infantry weapons
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Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.09 published 29 March 1945. It features the headlines 'Capture of Walled City Frees Manila' and 'YANKS DRIVE TOWARD COLOGNE' with an illustrated feature identifyin...ARTV02686
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.12...; verso: Map of Sumatra and the Malay States
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Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.12 published 23rd March 1945. It features the headline 'Japs lose 11 Divisions in Philippines' with various scenes relating to the Allied invasion of the Philippin...ARTV02691
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.13...; verso: Post-War Plans
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Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE Lock, Herb U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.13 published 30th March 1945. It features the headline 'Panay freed as Jap grip weakens in the Philippines'. The left half of the poster discusses the progress be...ARTV02692
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.14...; verso: The Amphibs...
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Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.14 published 6th October 1944. It features the headline 'Phillippines Sector hit hard by SWPA Units' with an illustrated feature on the US Navy's Amphibious Comman...ARTV02667
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.7...; verso: These are the Phillippines
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Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.07 published 18th August 1944. It features the headline 'Aitape deafeat wreaks Jap 18th Army' with a map of the Phillippines on the verso. Newsmaps were double si...ARTV02659
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.10...; verso: Your battleship and her requirements...
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Maker: U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.10 published 8th September 1944. It features the headline 'First fighter cover to the Phillippines Lightnings escort Liberators to blast Davao' with an illustrated...ARTV02662
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Scotland Forever! Join the Territorial Army
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Maker: Cattermole, Lance British Army Greycaine Ltd
British Territorial Army recruiting poster. One of a series published in 1938 featuring artwork by Lance Cattermole. This poster is No. 7 of the series aimed at attracting Scottish volunteers. In the ...ARTV10162
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Smoking here is sabotage!
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Maker: McCowan, Tom
Smoking bans became common during the Second World War, as the amount of people working in munitions factories and around flammable objects rose. This anti-smoking poster uses propaganda to communicat...ARTV10323
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Sorry, Australia got it first! Invest in the 4th Liberty Loan
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Maker: Unknown
This propaganda poster promotes the 4th Liberty Loan in Australia during the Second World War. It was launched in October 1943 to support war expenditure. The 3rd Liberty Loan campaign employed shock ...ARTV10119
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S.O.S!
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Maker: Unknown
Design for Second World War poster. Features the image of an Asiatic hand reaching out for the globe. Australia is clearly visible in the foreground. Title text ' S.O.S!' in red across the bottom.ART94219
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"Surprise" Security Poster
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Maker: U.S. Government Printing Office
American Second World War poster highlighting the importance of silence. The poster features a caricature of a shocked Adolf Hitler, with hair and eyebrows raised and hat flying off his head. The lowe...ARTV01221
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Swat that Jap!
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Maker: Lee, Francis James 3 Aust. Corps Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV09140
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Swat that Jap!...
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Maker: Lee, Francis James 3 Aust. Corps Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV10402
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Tallinn is Liberated! TASS No. 1058, 22 September 1944
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Maker: Milashevskii, Vladimir Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS) Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS)
A Russian propaganda poster created under the TASS news agency in Moscow, that depicts a Russian soldier and a woman in Estonian national dress hold a wreath together above their heads, to celebrate t...ARTV07490
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Team work
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Maker: General Motors Holden
This Australian Second World War poster was created by General Motors Holden (GMH), likely for display in one of their Australian factories. This poster was aimed to illustrate the importance of mun...ARTV02153
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The back number
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Maker: Aria, George Aubrey Aria, George Aubrey
A cartoon depicting a Japanese man speaking into a radio microphone presenting 'amateur hour', with a boyish Goebbels preparing to take the stage.ART92368
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The Corps of Signals has a special job for you. Join the AWAS - Australian Women's Army Service
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Maker: Warner, Ralph Malcolm
This Second World War recruitment poster appeals to women to enlist in the Corps of Signals. The Australian Women's Army Service was formed in 1941 and designed to alleviate the military duties of men...ARTV10122
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The Fall
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Maker: Tiatia, Angela
'The Fall' provides a contemporary illustration and insight into Singapore's and Australia's shared wartime experience during the Second World War and its complex legacies for both nations. It was dev...AWM2018.207.1
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The last satellite, TASS No. 1059, 5 October 1944
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Maker: Sarkisian, Petr Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS) Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS)
A Russian propaganda poster produced under the TASS news agency in Moscow. This image depicts a caricature of Hitler balancing on a broken chair that is itself balanced precariously at the top of some...ARTV07495
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They're closer than you think!
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Maker: Stoops, Herbert Morton [S.L.] : ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT, U.S. ARMY, 1942 (WASHINGTON : U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE)
United States propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst ...ARTV06533
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This is your country! Don't talk the Jap into it
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Maker: Warner, Ralph Malcolm
Australian propaganda poster discouraging careless talk about military operations. This poster employs a bucolic Australian scene and alludes to a leisure lifestyle to incite people's sense of nationa...ARTV10123
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"Until the Old World and the New can join hands to rebuild the temples of man's freedom and man's honour... This is the time for everyone to stand together..."
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Maker: Farmer & Company Ltd
Australian Second World War poster published by Farmer's Sydney which uses a quote from Winston Churchill to deliver a moral boosting message about the importance of unity in the face of world Evil. T...ARTV05464
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"Until the Old World and the New can join hands to rebuild the temples of man's freedom and man's honour... This is the time for everyone to stand together..."
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Maker: Farmer & Company Ltd
Australian Second World War poster published by Farmer's Sydney which uses a quote from Winston Churchill to deliver a moral boosting message about the importance of unity in the face of world Evil. T...ARTV05465
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Victory is sure but you must help crush the war dogs
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Maker: Chaubal, Nalini Unknown Unknown
Indian Second World War poster featuring a humorous satirical depiction of Winston Churchill as a lion followed by the nations of the Commonwealth as lion cubs taking on the 'War Dogs' Hitler (dachshu...ARTV10397
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We have just begun to fight
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Maker: Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information , Washington U S Government printing office
United States poster issued by the Office of War information featuring an appropriation of Jules Abel Faivre's most famous First World War poster 'On les Aura!' (see ARTV00065). In the lower right is ...ARTV05230
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Why no one tella us something?
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Maker: Rafty, Tony [S.L. : S.N.], 1943
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV05975