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Auch du sollst beitreten zur Reichswehr
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Auch du sollst beitreten zur Reichswehr
Auch du sollst beitreten zur Reichswehr... Poster shows German soldier pointing at viewer. Text: You, too, should join the Reichswehr. Therefore, sign up at the next enlistment post, Reichswehr-Gruppen-Kommando no. 4 (Bavarian), Mohl, Major General. Date 1919. Auch du sollst beitreten zur Reichswehr... Poster shows German soldier pointing at viewer. Text: You, too, should join the Reichswehr. Therefore, sign up at the next enlistment post, Reichswehr-Gruppen-Kommando no. 4 (Bavarian), Mohl, Major General. Date 1919
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Auch du sollst beitreten zur Reichswehr
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(You, too, should join the Reichswehr) is a powerful and evocative poster from the aftermath of World War I, produced in 1919 by Reichswehr-Gruppen-Kommando no. 4 in Bavaria. The poster features a stern German soldier, dressed in his uniform, pointing directly at the viewer with an unwavering gaze. The soldier's posture and expression convey a sense of determination and urgency, as if to say that the viewer has a duty to join the Reichswehr and contribute to the rebuilding of the German military. The text below the soldier reads, "Therefore, sign up at the next enlistment post, Reichswehr-Gruppen-Kommando no. 4 (Bavarian), Mohl, Major General." The use of the first-person address, "Auch du" (You, too), creates a sense of inclusivity and appeals to a sense of patriotism and duty. This poster was produced in the aftermath of World War I, when Germany was in a state of political and economic turmoil. The Reichswehr, the forerunner of the modern German military, was being rebuilt under the watchful eye of the Treaty of Versailles, which placed strict limitations on the size and capabilities of the German military. The call to join the Reichswehr would have resonated with many Germans who were looking for a sense of purpose and a way to contribute to the rebuilding of their country. The poster's design is simple yet effective, with the soldier's uniform and stern expression providing a visual focal point, and the use of bold, clear text making the call to action easy to understand. The date of 1919 is a reminder of the historical context in which the poster was produced, and adds to its historical significance. Overall, "Auch du sollst beitreten zur Reichswehr" is a powerful and evocative piece of propaganda that speaks to the enduring power of the call to duty and the importance of rebuilding after conflict.
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