Description
A Striking Message to the Home Front
This high-quality reproduction captures one of the most emotionally charged posters of the World War II era. Unlike typical recruitment or bond posters, this “incentive” artwork uses a direct, haunting appeal to factory workers, reminding them that their output—or lack thereof—directly impacts the survival of soldiers in the field.
Artistic & Emotional Impact
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Powerful Illustration: The artwork depicts a gritty, close-up scene of a wounded U.S. Marine with a bandaged head, grimacing as he holds his position in a tropical jungle setting.
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Haunting Poetry: The poster features a famous wartime poem that ends with the stinging lines: “For we, not you, will pay the cost of battles you, not we, have lost.”
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Jungle Warfare Setting: The background is filled with the fiery oranges and deep greens of a Pacific theater battlefield, complete with smoke, palm fronds, and supporting troops.
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High-Stakes Narrative: The text explicitly lists the “extra tank, or ship, or plane” that soldiers wait for in vain, making the industrial-military connection unmistakable.
Product Features
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Historical Significance: Produced by the General Cable Corporation, this poster is a prime example of private industry-sponsored propaganda used to discourage absenteeism and strikes.
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Archival Print Quality: Printed on premium matte paper with high-fidelity inks to preserve the rich, dark tones and detailed brushwork of the original painting.
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Provocative Wall Art: A somber and deeply meaningful addition to any military history collection, study, or gallery wall.
