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Half sheet World War II propaganda piece titled "Britain’s Sea Power: Maintain it with your SAVINGS," created around 1940. It was part of a campaign to encourage British citizens to invest in war savings to fund the Royal Navy.
Key Details
Artist: The artwork was created by Walter Thomas (1894–1971), a British artist known for his maritime paintings and posters for the White Star Line.
Subject: The central image features Royal Navy destroyers in line ahead cutting through choppy seas.
Publisher: It was issued by the National Savings Committee in London and printed for H.M. Stationery Office.
Historical Context: During WWII, the British government launched several "War Savings Campaigns" to raise money from the public for military equipment, such as warships and aircraft. Similar posters in this series emphasized that "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours" to build national morale. |
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