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Title: Young men of Britain! The Germans said you were not in earnest. We knew you d come
Title: Young men of Britain! The Germans said you were not in earnest. " We knew you d come - and give them the lie!" Play the greater game and join the football battalion / designed and printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd. London, S.E.
Date Created/Published: [S.l. : s.n. 1915]
Medium: 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color; 101 x 75 cm.
Summary: Poster showing soldiers firing from a trench, and a vignette of players on a soccer field.
Reproduction Number: LC-USZC4-11296 (color film copy transparency)
Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication. For information see " World War I Posters" (http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/print/res/243_wwipos.html)
Call Number: POS - WWI - Gt Brit, no. 252 (C size) [P&P]
Repository: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
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Young Men of Britain! The Germans Said You Were Not in Earnest. "We Knew You'd Come - and Give Them the Lie!". This print from 1915, designed and printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd. in London, serves as a powerful recruitment poster during World War I. With its bold title urging young men to join the football battalion, it aims to inspire patriotism and determination among British soldiers. The image portrays two distinct scenes that convey both the harsh reality of war and the camaraderie found on the soccer field. In one vignette, soldiers are seen firing from a trench, symbolizing their commitment to defending their homeland against German aggression. Their resolute expressions reflect their unwavering dedication to protect Britain's freedom. Contrasting this scene is another vignette depicting players engaged in a game of soccer amidst peaceful surroundings. This serves as a reminder that life continues beyond the battlefield and emphasizes how joining the football battalion can provide an opportunity for these young men to channel their skills into something greater than themselves. The lithograph's vibrant colors add depth and intensity to the overall composition while capturing attention with its sizeable dimensions of 101 x 75 cm. As we gaze upon this historic photograph today, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by countless brave individuals who answered this call-to-action during World War I. It stands as a testament to their courage and determination in proving wrong those who doubted them – showing that they were indeed earnest in defending their nation's honor against all odds.
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