{"product_id":"home-defence-battalions-british-ww2-propaganda-poster","title":"\"Home Defence Battalions\" - British WW2 Propaganda Poster","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eBritish WW2 Propaganda Poster – \u003cstrong data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"125\"\u003e“Home Defence Battalions.”\u003c\/strong\u003e A striking reproduction from the famous collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"195\"\u003eWW2 Posters\u003c\/strong\u003e produced during the Second World War. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eWW2 British Propaganda Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is printed with a glossy finish and available in a range of sizes, making it a fantastic historical display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"512\" data-section-id=\"16uaqp9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"514\"\u003e200 GSM + Paper.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gallery\/Museum Grade, ready to hang up on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"589\" data-section-id=\"mqyvni\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"670\" data-start=\"591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"591\"\u003eGloss Finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean professional finish, make the posters feel authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"671\" data-section-id=\"3izowv\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"737\" data-start=\"673\"\u003ePackaged in cardboard tubes to protect them during delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"740\" data-section-id=\"62qwln\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"742\"\u003eAvailable in 9 different sizes including A2, A1 and 20x30”.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"717\"\u003e“Home Defence Battalions”\u003c\/strong\u003e design is a classic British \u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"766\"\u003ehomefront poster\u003c\/strong\u003e created during the early years of the Second World War. Produced to support recruitment and awareness for Britain’s local defence forces, the poster highlighted the importance of organised civilian and reserve military units responsible for protecting towns, infrastructure, and coastlines from potential invasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003eDuring 1940, as Britain faced the threat of German invasion following the fall of France, the government encouraged men not already serving in the armed forces to join local defence units. Posters like this became an important part of wartime communication, helping inspire public duty and preparedness. Like many \u003cstrong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eWW2 war propaganda posters\u003c\/strong\u003e, it reminded civilians that defending the country was a shared responsibility and that the war effort extended far beyond the front lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eToday this powerful piece stands among the most memorable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003ewar posters\u003c\/strong\u003e of the era, representing the determination and readiness of Britain’s wartime population. This historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eposter british\u003c\/strong\u003e design makes a striking addition for collectors, history enthusiasts, or anyone interested in the visual culture of World War Two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eSources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cotzcr\" data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRoyal Observer Corps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e historical overview – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eImperial War Museums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e collections and archives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oj65k2\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe National Archives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – British wartime propaganda and home front records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2356\" data-start=\"2341\"\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2359\" data-start=\"2356\"\u003eWhile we do our best to upscale each poster to suit the different sizes, some may have small imperfections such as creases or blurred small script. This is normal from old posters that have been scanned or remade over time. We do our best and we are only human afterall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheHistoryPrint","offers":[{"title":"A4","offer_id":57314864103749,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3","offer_id":57314864136517,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2","offer_id":57314864169285,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1","offer_id":57314864202053,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0","offer_id":57314864234821,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" x 10\"","offer_id":57314864267589,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" x 18\"","offer_id":57314864300357,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" x 30\"","offer_id":57314864333125,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" x 36\"","offer_id":57314864365893,"sku":"home-defence-battalions","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/4952\/4549\/files\/1HGPoster-WW2BritishPoster.jpg?v=1773914808","url":"https:\/\/thehistoryprints.com\/products\/home-defence-battalions-british-ww2-propaganda-poster","provider":"TheHistoryPrint","version":"1.0","type":"link"}