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World War I German propaganda poster created by artist Fritz Erler (1868–1940) around 1917. It was designed to encourage citizens to subscribe to the seventh German war loan (Kriegsanleihe).
Key Details of the Poster
Artist: Fritz Erler.
Subject: An aviator (specifically described as a "slightly bloodied" post-air-battle air gunner) looking over his shoulder.
Text & Translation:
"Und Ihr?": Translated as "And you?". It is often interpreted as a soul-searching question: "I am fighting, what about you?".
"Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe": Translated as "Subscribe to war bonds" or "Draw the war bonds".
Context: This was part of a major German war bond sales drive during WWI to fund the military effort. |
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