HEROES OF ST. JULIEN AND FESTUBERT SHALL WE FOLLOW THEIR EXAMPLE? APPLY AT RECRUITING STATION
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HEROES OF ST. JULIEN AND FESTUBERT
SHALL WE FOLLOW THEIR EXAMPLE?
APPLY AT RECRUITING STATION
SHALL WE FOLLOW THEIR EXAMPLE?
APPLY AT RECRUITING STATION
Description
This recruitment poster calls upon Canadians to join the army by referencing those Canadian soldiers who suffered terrible casualties during the dual battles of St Julien and Festubert in April and May 1915. The Canadians sustained over 6,000 casualties - a third of the First Canadian Division, but still managed to achieve most of their objectives, including capturing the town of Festubert and securing the reputation of the Canadians as capable soldiers.
Artist: Unknown
Gazette Printing Co Ltd, Montreal
Artist: Unknown
Gazette Printing Co Ltd, Montreal
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92cm x 61cm (36 x 24 in.)