We Have Just Begun To Fight!

Lots more to do.

A US Soldier presses onward reminding us that, though we've been at war a while, there is still much to accomplish.  OWI Poster No. 62.  Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, DC.  US Government Printing Office 1943-O-527284.

Rumor: Kill It

Precious lies.

An ugly snake-looking thing hatches from an egg with swastikas on the shell.  Artist is Hoch.   Issued by the director of Public INformation, Under Authority of Hon. J.T. Thorson, Minister of National War Services, Ottawa.  Printed in Canada.  AG.13 ES. It is a small poster, 13.5" x 9". It is a very ugly poster and the rumor looks a bit like Gollum.

If The Cap Fits, Wear It

Now we know how Men Without Hats got their  name.

Somewhere Canada Needs You on the War Front.  Hats and hands saluting show the many roles people can play to help Canada win the war.  The poster is signed in the upper left by ABUGOV.  Issued by National Film Board, Ottawa. Printed in Canada.  It is 36" x 24" and marked NFB-2E.  

If You Don't Need It . . . Don't Buy It

Well, maybe if it is on sale.

A 'white elephant' reminds people not to make wasteful purchases.  Issued by the director of Public INformation, Under Authority of Hon. J.T. Thorson, Minister of National War Services, Ottawa.  Printed in Canada EC1

Don't Fall for Enemy Propaganda

If I spoke German or Japanese I'd be in trouble.

Against a bright yellow background a surprised man has a little green Hitler and Tojo whispering in his ears.  Text: Don't fall for enemy propaganda.  Against our Government / Against our Allies / Against Catholics, Jews or Protestants.  Remember - Hitler and the Japs are trying to get us fighting among ourselves.  Vetrans of foreign wars of the United States. The poster is 22" x 16".

Attack on All Fronts

Let's trade places!

This Canadian World War II poster shows a soldier with a machine gun, a worker with a rivet gun, and a woman with a hoe to encourage workers on the home front.

Says Mike: Its Got To Be Right To Win The Fight

That Mike is a real tool

A tool is anthropomorphisized (is that even a word?) to remind Canadian workers to be careful and prevent defects and waste.  This poster is framed and hanging and I can't determine the much more about it.

The Torch! Be yours to hold it high!

The light shines on.

This poster by R. Filopowski evokes the Canadian experience in WWI to encourage the population to victory WWII.  It depicts the Vimy Memorial, an important battle for Canada's national consciousness.  The poster quotes McCrae's "In Flnaders Fields" a famous poem remembering the dead of WWI.  This is a large poster, 36.5" x 24". 

Sealed Lips Will Save Our Ships

The Go-Go's took note of this message.

A sailor in the Royal Canadian Navy holds his finger to his lips reminding people to keep silent.  Issued by the director of Public Information, under authority of the Minister of National War Services, Ottawa.  Printed in Canada.  AGE-6. This is a small poster, measuring 12" x 9".

Get Your TEETH Into The Job

Timber!

Get your teeth into the job.  A beaver chews the trunk of a tree that Hitler has climbed hoping to escape.  The poster is 27" x 18" and was issued by the Wartime Information Board, Ottawa.  Printed in Canada.

BEWARE - The Walls Have Ears

Don't derail the war effort!

BEWARE - The Walls Have Ears.  Artwork by Jac Leonard.  At the top a train is exploding and and the pictures tell a story of how casual conversation overheard by the wrong person allowed the information to flow to saboteurs.  Issued by Wartime Information Board, Ottawa.  Printed in Canada.  Design, courtesy Walls Have Ears Organization.  AG-19.  This poster is 24.5" x 18.25".

There is too much loose talk

By the time you finish reading this, the war will be over.

This is one text - heavy poster. It is Essential that every man, woman and child take a part in the war effort.  There is too much Loose Talk about Navy, Army, Air Force and Production Matters.  To serve in silence s the duty of every citizen in or out of uniform.  Issuec by the director of Public INformation, Under Authority of Hon. J.T. Thorson, Minister of National War Services, Ottawa.  Printed in Canada  AG-12R. The poster is 24" x 17".

The Merchant Service is Silent, Too

Even though I look Russian, I am Canadian.

The Merchant Service is Silent, Too.  Don't talk about cargos or ship salings.  A sailor in a pea coat and a bushy hat stares sternly out to sea.  The poster measures 24.5" x 18.25" and the photo is by Nicholas Morant, N.F.B.  Issued by wartime information board, Ottawa, printed in Canada.  W1B-3E.

A SPY doesn't look like this

We're on to you, Mister.

A SPY doesn't look like this A SPY may look like this.  Don't Talk about troop movements - ship sailings - war work - munitions shipments. This poster is 24.5" x 18.25".  A Canadian poster reminding people that spys may look like the man next door, not a sinister caricature.  Issued by War Information Board, Ottawa.  Printed in Canada - W1B-IE.

Somebody Talked - The Walls Have Ears

Spies are everywhere in Canada.

On a dark sea black smoke belches from a burning merchant ship.  Along the bottom:  Issued by Wartime Information Board, Ottawa.  Printed in Canada.  Design, courtesy of "Walls Have Ears" Organization  AG-20. This poster is 24.5" x 18.25".

Zip Those Lips!

And throw away the key

No text, just a photo of a man zipping his lips to remind people not to speak about sensitive topics. This is a small poster, only about 12" x 16". I guess it is to remind people not to speak about sensitive topics. Printed in Canada - Issued by the director of Public Information, Under Authority of the Hon. J.T. Thorson, Minister of National War Services, Ottawa. Code AG-10E.