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To Arms, Britons! First World War propaganda
" Arms, Britons! Avert These Horrors: The Triumph of Science and Efficiency." A typical propagandist reminder to the British of what they were fighting for, this brutish German soldier, half-ogre, trampling innocent Belgian women and children underfoot, pulls no punches, although its savageness is unusual for " The Sketch". The caption asks, " Would you like the same things to happen here? Would you like to see your mother and sisters killed or maltreated your property destroyed and your homes burnt? If not -those of you who are eligible -answer Lord Kitcheners call to arms, and join the ranks. If you cannot join the active army of the Territorial, do anything else you can." The atrocities committed in Belgium by the invading German army did much to galvanise public opinion and to encourage British men to join up, although the monstrous image here is in start contrast to he rather harmless-looking Germans depicted opposite. Date: 1914
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To Arms, Britons! - AVERT THESE HORRORS - The Triumph of Science and Efficiency
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is a powerful and provocative propaganda image published in The Sketch magazine in 1914, during the early days of the First World War. The black-and-white photograph depicts a brutish German soldier, resembling a half-ogre, mercilessly trampling innocent Belgian women and children underfoot. The savagery of the scene is unusual for The Sketch, which typically featured more harmless-looking images. The caption accompanying the photograph reads, "Would you like the same things to happen here? Would you like to see your mother and sisters killed or maltreated? Your property destroyed and your homes burnt? If not - those of you who are eligible - answer Lord Kitchener's call to arms and join the ranks. If you cannot join the active army of the Territorial, do anything else you can." The atrocities committed by the invading German army in Belgium did much to galvanise public opinion and to encourage British men to join up. The image of the German soldier as a brutal, savage enemy was a common theme in British propaganda during the war. The contrast between the monstrous image of the German soldier and the rather harmless-looking Germans depicted opposite served to heighten the fear and loathing of the enemy. The photograph is a stark reminder of the realities of war and the horrors that it brings. It was a call to action, urging British men to join the fight against the German aggression and to protect their loved ones and their homes. The image remains a powerful and poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the importance of standing up against injustice and oppression. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the propaganda techniques used during the war and the role that media played in shaping public opinion. It is a reminder of the human cost of conflict and the importance of peace and unity in the face of adversity.
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