Women of Britain: Arm him

This poster issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service is aimed to compel British women to join the war industry. The poster uses dramatic imagery to draw a direct link between the production of weaponry and British troops on the front line. It depicts a menacing soldier with a large swastika embellished on his chest baring a gun and lurking behind a British soldier. Unarmed the British soldier grabs the barrel of the gun with one hand, and holds out the other imploringly. The designer wants to instil a sense of urgency in the viewer, imploring them to assist the soldier by joining the war industry.