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One sheet This is a famous Canadian World War II propaganda poster titled Every Canadian Must Fight.
Poster Details
• Artist: Created by the prominent Canadian painter Philip Surrey (1910–1990).
• Date: Released between 1941 and 1942.
• Publisher: Issued by the Director of Public Information, under the authority of the Hon. J.T. Thorson, who served as the Minister of National War Services.
Meaning & Imagery
The artwork visualizes the absolute unity required for the war effort by placing two distinct figures side by side against a patriotic red, white, and blue backdrop:
1. The Factory Worker: Dressed in blue denim overalls and a work cap, representing industrial mobilization and domestic production. He holds a round drum magazine, literally feeding ammunition to the front line.
2. The Soldier: Outfitted in combat gear and a Brodie helmet, holding a Thompson submachine gun ready for battle.
The core message emphasizes that civilians working on the home front—especially factory and munitions workers—are just as essential to achieving victory as the troops fighting overseas. |
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