Gardner, James (artist), National Savings Committee (publisher/sponsor), J Weiner Ltd, 71/5 New Oxford Street, London WC1 (printer), Scottish Savings Committee (publisher/sponsor), Her Majesty's Stationery Office (publisher/sponsor)
Description
English: We Too Must Defend Our Freedom
whole: the four images occupy the majority. The title is separate and positioned along the top edge, in white, set against
a blue background. The text is partially integrated and placed in the lower three-quarters, in blue and in brown. Further text is separate
and positioned above each image, in brown, and along the bottom edge, in brown and in blue. The images and main text are held within white
insets and partially set against blue panels. All set against a yellow background.
image: the first image is of a man lighting a signal beacon, as a horseman rides towards him in the background. The second image depicts
British and Dutch sailing ships engaged in a sea battle. The third image illustrates a cannon being hoisted by rope up the side of a
Martello Tower. In the background, another tower is under construction. The final image depicts several British infantrymen manning a
mobile searchlight. More soldiers are stationed by an anti-aircraft gun in the background.
text: WE TOO MUST DEFEND OUR FREEDOM
1588
A great Armada was approaching our shores. Signal beacons flared on the hill tops, calling all citizens to arms - the time had come for
every man to defend his country
DRAKE and his men in their little ships drove the Armada off the seas.
1653
Again threatened by invasion British shipbuilders work night and day to complete a sturdy wooden fleet. At the battle of Northforeland
BLAKE led our ships in a decisive victory against the invader
1800
A vast army was gathering to invade Britain. Martello Towers were hurriedly built along our coast to hold off the invader.
NELSON defeated the enemy at sea and Britain was once again safe for free men to live in.
1940
Again our island is threatened this time from the Air. Again Britons are called to Arms.
CHILDREN not yet old enough to fight can answer the call by helping to buy Tanks, Aeroplanes and guns for the defenders of our homes
JAMES GARDNER
JOIN YOUR SCHOOL SAVINGS GROUP and HELP OUR BRAVE SAILORS SOLDIERS and AIRMEN TO DEFEND THE RIGHT TO BE FREE
W.F.P.95 - Issued by the National Savings Committee, London, and the Scottish Savings Committee, Edinburgh
PRINTED FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE BY J. WEINER LTD., LONDON, W.C.1.
51-7431
Date
between 1939 and 1945
date QS:P571,+1950-00-00T00:00:00Z/7,P1319,+1939-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1945-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
This poster was scanned and released by the Imperial War Museum on the IWM Non Commercial Licence. The artwork was created by a commissioned military artist during their active service duties in the First World War. In the UK this these became controlled under the Crown Copyright provisions and so faithful reproductions may be reused under that licence, which is considered expired after 50 years.
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Associated people and organisations
Nelson, Horatio, HMSO, Drake, Francis, Scottish Savings Committee, Blake, Robert (Admiral), NATIONAL SAVINGS COMMITTEE
Associated places
Great Britain GB, Netherlands NL, Spain ES
Associated events
WW2 British Home Front
Associated keywords
Artillery, Animals, Military Personnel, civilian personnel, emblems, civilian effort, flag / banner / standard, historical reference, shipping, war loans / savings, Costume and fashion, Uniforms, Children
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