20 Iconic British World War II Propaganda Posters

12. "Doctor Carrot: The Children's Best Friend" And "Dig For Victory" (1939-1945)

"Dig for victory" may be one of the most-famous phrases immortalised during World War II, but posters aimed at children were far more important at affecting how British parents changed their habits.

Such characters as "Doctor Carrot" and "Potato Pete" were introduced in order to convince children - and their parents - to grow vegetables and use them for their meals.