| Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ARTV03497 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Sheet: 76 cm x 51 cm |
| Object type | Poster |
| Physical description | offset lithograph on paper |
| Maker |
Mackinlay Ministry of Information H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd. |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Back up the Fighting Forces
Description
British Second World War poster targetting the home front and their support for those who are fighting on the front lines. The poster depicts an airman, sailor and army soldier in the upper half, with the text 'back up the fighting forces' in the lower half. The poster was aimed at the home front, to inspire them to do as much as they could to support soldiers, and highlight that their jobs back home were important in providing those at the front with the support to continue serving.