The Story of WWI in 50 Images

Mark Cartwright

by Mark Cartwright
published on 12 January 2026

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British Armed Forces Recruitment Poster, WWI

by Alfred Leete
published on 17 December 2025

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British Armed Forces Recruitment Poster, WWI — View Full-Size Image

A recruitment poster urging people to join the British armed forces during the First World War (1914-18). The face on the poster is that of Herbert Kitchener, secretary of state for war (1914-16).

Imperial War Museums, London.

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