"Volkstrum" - German WW2 Propaganda Poster

WW2 German Propaganda Poster – “Volkstrum.” A striking reproduction from the historic collection of WW2 Posters produced during the later years of the Second World War. This detailed WW2 German Propaganda Poster is printed with a glossy professional finish and available in a range of sizes, faithfully recreating an iconic wartime design.

• 200 GSM + Paper. Gallery/Museum Grade, ready to hang up on the wall.

• Gloss Finish. Clean professional finish, make the posters feel authentic.

• Packaged in cardboard tubes to protect them during delivery.

• Available in 9 different sizes including A2, A1 and 20x30”.

The “Volkstrum” poster refers to the Volkssturm, a national militia formed in Germany during the final phase of the Second World War in 1944. Ordered by Adolf Hitler, the Volkssturm was intended to mobilise all remaining able-bodied men between the ages of 16 and 60 who were not already serving in the armed forces. These units were organised to defend German cities and territory as Allied forces advanced toward Germany from both the east and west.

Like many WW2 war propaganda posters, this German poster was designed to encourage participation and promote the idea of total national resistance. The imagery and messaging emphasised duty, sacrifice, and loyalty, reflecting the desperate defensive measures adopted by the German leadership in the closing stages of the war. Posters like this played a role in motivating civilians to join the poster German Army and contribute to the last efforts of Germany’s wartime defence.

Today, this historic design remains one of the striking war posters associated with the final years of the conflict. It serves as a powerful example of how propaganda imagery was used during wartime and makes a fascinating addition for collectors of WW2 Posters and those interested in the visual history of the Second World War.

Sources:

• German Federal Archives – Historical propaganda poster collections

• Imperial War Museums – Second World War propaganda and military history records

Disclaimer:
While 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.