20 Iconic British World War II Propaganda Posters

5. "We Beat 'Em Before, We'll Do It Again!" (1940)

We Beat Em Before Well Do It Again Wwii Poster
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When France surrendered to the Nazis in June 1940, the British government wanted to show their resolve by convincing the public they could defeat Germany without the French - just as they (partially) did during World War I.

A series of posters similar to this one, showing Brits in combat with Germans, were produced with the iconic slogan to encourage the population to continue to fight.

 
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