| Places | |
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| Accession Number | ARTV02299 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 76.2 x 50.8 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Gardner, James H.M. Stationery Office Chromoworks Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1941-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Back them up!: The bombing in daylight of the power station at Knapsack, Germany, by the Royal Air Force
Description
On 12 August 1941, a flight of Bristol Benheims were sent on a daylight raid to bomb power factories at Knapsack and Quadrath, near Cologne. This poster depicts a stylised version of these events, by artist James Gardner.
This poster was one of a series in the same format that depicted different achievements, notable events, or activities of interest by the different branches of the armed forces. These posters aimed to increase home front support for the war and to boost morale.
At the bottom of the poster, beneath the image, is the title 'BACK THEM UP!' This series was also published under the alternate title "INTO ACTION".