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WWI Poster, Come into the ranks and fight
Come into the ranks and fight for your King and Country. Don t stay in the crowd and stare. You are wanted at the Front. Enlist today. Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14185503
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Active Committee Enlist Fight Guilt Jack Join Marching Parliamentary Passive Persuasion Persuasive Pressure Psychological Ranks Recruiting Recruitment Shame Spectators Stare Stay Today Wanted Watching
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating WWI Poster prints from Media Storehouse. This powerful piece, "Come into the ranks and fight" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you straight to the heart of the war effort. Dated 1915, this Parliamentary Recruiting Committee poster calls on citizens to enlist and join the fight for their King and Country. Don't just watch from the sidelines - be a part of history. Bring this iconic poster into your home or office to inspire courage, resilience, and patriotism. Order now and let this piece of history tell your story.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41cm x 61.5cm (16.1" x 24.2")
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful and evocative WWI poster, titled "Come into the Ranks and Fight," was produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in 1915. The image depicts a sea of spectators, mostly men, gathered in a crowd, passively watching as soldiers in uniforms march off to the front lines. The scene is filled with a sense of urgency and psychological pressure, as the caption implores, "You are wanted at the Front. Enlist today." The use of the Union Jack flag adds a strong sense of patriotism and national pride, while the image of soldiers marching off to war creates a feeling of duty and responsibility. The contrast between the active soldiers and the passive spectators in the crowd creates a stark reminder of the call to action. The poster employs a sense of guilt and shame to persuade potential recruits to join the ranks. The implication is that those who stay in the crowd and stare are shirking their duty to their King and Country. The use of the first person pronoun, "you," directly addresses the viewer and creates a personal connection. This vintage poster is a poignant reminder of the intense recruiting efforts during WWI, as the need for soldiers to fight on the front lines was a pressing concern. The image of soldiers marching off to war is a common theme in WWI propaganda, and this poster is a powerful example of the persuasive language and imagery used to encourage enlistment.
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