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World War, 1914-1918
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Victory bonds will help stop this: kultur vs. humanity

Item consists of one World War I fund-raising poster depicting a solider in roiling waters attempting to keep an unconscious (or deceased) nurse afloat. He is shaking his left fist at a semi-emerged submarine in the background. In the foreground is a ship’s mast and lifesaver with the name “Llandovery Castle.” “W.P.2” is printed in the bottom left.

The propaganda poster depicts the sinking of the Canadian hospital ship HMHS Llandovery Castle by a German submarine on June 27, 1918. The attack killed 234 people, including 94 Canadian medical officers and nurses, and left only 24 survivors. Red Cross markings denoting the Llandovery Castle as a hospital ship should have guaranteed its safe passage. Depictions of such an attack were useful in raising Canadian outrage and funds for the war effort. B.C.’s 72nd Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada) took part in Llandovery Castle operations.

Faith in Canada: use it all for victory bonds

Item consists of one World War I fund-raising poster depicting a treasure chest with gold coins, a sword, and a string of pearls. In the background, silhouetted soldiers are shown emerging from a trench with their weapons raised. “W.P.3” is printed in the bottom right.

Two stickers (likely used to secure the poster when rolled) are attached to the top edge of the verso, near the corners. “4 reasons for buying Victory bonds” is printed below depictions of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg, Crown Prince Wilhelm, and Grand Admiral Alfred von Tirpitz.

Victory bonds will help stop this: kultur vs. humanity

Item consists of one World War I fund-raising poster depicting a solider in roiling waters attempting to keep an unconscious (or deceased) nurse afloat. He is shaking his left fist at a semi-emerged submarine in the background. In the foreground is a ship’s mast and lifesaver with the name “Llandovery Castle.” “W.P.2” is printed in the bottom left.

The propaganda poster depicts the sinking of the Canadian hospital ship HMHS Llandovery Castle by a German submarine on June 27, 1918. The attack killed 234 people, including 94 Canadian medical officers and nurses, and left only 24 survivors. Red Cross markings denoting the Llandovery Castle as a hospital ship should have guaranteed its safe passage. Depictions of such an attack were useful in raising Canadian outrage and funds for the war effort. B.C.’s 72nd Battalion (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada) took part in Llandovery Castle operations.

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