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Deutsche Volksspende zum Ankauf von Lesestoff fur Heer und F
Deutsche Volksspende zum Ankauf von Lesestoff fur Heer und Flotte. Poster shows German soldiers reading books in a trench. Text encourages donations to purchase reading material for the Army and Navy with slogan, We need books, donate money!. Date 1917. Deutsche Volksspende zum Ankauf von Lesestoff fur Heer und Flotte. Poster shows German soldiers reading books in a trench. Text encourages donations to purchase reading material for the Army and Navy with slogan, We need books, donate money!. Date 1917
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This evocative poster, dated 1917, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the importance of education and culture, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The image depicts German soldiers huddled in a trench, engrossed in their books, as if transported to another world. The caption, "Deutsche Volksspende zum Ankauf von Lesestoff fur Heer und Flotte" (German People's Donation for the Purchase of Reading Material for the Army and Navy), urges viewers to donate money to provide reading material for the soldiers at the front. The simple yet effective slogan, "Wir brauchen Bücher, spenden Geld!" (We need books, donate money!), underscores the urgency of the cause. During World War I, soldiers spent long hours in the trenches, often in cramped and uncomfortable conditions. Reading was an essential way for them to escape the harsh realities of war and maintain their morale. The German People's Donation campaign recognized the importance of providing soldiers with access to books and other reading material, and this poster was one of many efforts to raise awareness and funds for the cause. The poster's design is striking, with its bold typography and powerful imagery. The use of black and white, combined with the rough texture of the soldiers' uniforms and the worn, trench-like background, adds to the sense of authenticity and urgency. Overall, this poster is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the importance of education and culture, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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