20 Iconic British World War II Propaganda Posters

18. "Britain's Sea Power Is Yours!" (1939-1945)

An original 1939 Ministry of Information 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster, left, is seen on display at Christie's auction house in London, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. The poster is to be auctioned in 'The London Sale' on Sept. 3 as is expected to realise a pr
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The British government released a series of posters with the slogan "Britain's sea power is yours!" during the Second World War.

These propaganda posters were intended to increase morale and highlight the fact the Navy (and other Armed Forces) were representing the entirety of the British population.

 
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