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Take Up the Sword of Justice, 1915 (poster, recruiting
5929345 Take Up the Sword of Justice, 1915 (poster, recruiting, colour chromolithograph) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Take Up the Sword of Justice, 1915.
Chromolithograph recruiting poster, after a pastel drawing by Sir Bernard Partridge, published by Parliamentary Recruiting Committee as Poster No 105, printed by David Allen and Sons Limited, World War One, 1915.
An allegorical figure of Justice proffers a sword while behind her a torpedoed ocean liner, probably representing RMS A LusitaniaA, sinks. The A LusitaniaA was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast by a German U-boat on 7 May 1915. Over 1000 passengers died and her sinking turned public opinion in many neutral countries against Germany. Her loss became an iconic symbol in military recruiting campaigns and also contributed to the United StatesA entry into the war in 1917.
Text transcription: A TAKE UP THE/ SWORD OF JUSTICE.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23264610
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The captivating print titled "Take Up the Sword of Justice, 1915" depicts a powerful and poignant scene from World War One. Created by Sir Bernard Partridge and published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, this chromolithograph recruiting poster serves as a visual call to action during a time of great conflict. At its center stands an allegorical figure of Justice, holding out a sword as a symbol of righteousness and strength. Behind her looms the haunting image of an ocean liner sinking into the depths, representing the tragic fate of RMS Lusitania. This ship's torpedoing off the Irish coast by a German U-boat in May 1915 not only claimed over 1000 lives but also shifted public opinion against Germany in neutral countries. The loss of RMS Lusitania became an iconic symbol that fueled military recruitment campaigns and ultimately influenced the United States' decision to enter the war in 1917. The text transcription on this poster reads "Take Up The Sword Of Justice" urging viewers to join forces for justice and defend their nations against tyranny. This historic artwork, preserved at London's National Army Museum, captures both the devastation caused by war and humanity's unwavering resolve to fight for what is right. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness, there is always hope for justice to prevail when individuals unite under one noble cause.
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