Back them up!: The bombing in daylight of the power station at Knapsack, Germany, by the Royal Air Force Accession Number: ARTV02299

Description

On 12 August 1941, a flight of Bristol Benheims were sent on a daylight raid to bomb power factories at Knapsack and Quadrath, near Cologne. This poster depicts a stylised version of these events, by artist James Gardner.

This poster was one of a series in the same format that depicted different achievements, notable events, or activities of interest by the different branches of the armed forces. These posters aimed to increase home front support for the war and to boost morale.

At the bottom of the poster, beneath the image, is the title 'BACK THEM UP!' This series was also published under the alternate title "INTO ACTION".

Details

Accession Number
ARTV02299
Artist
James Gardner
Printer
Chromoworks Ltd
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Physical Description
Medium: lithograph on paper
Measurement
Sheet: 76.2 x 50.8 cm
Medium
lithograph on paper
Date Made
1941-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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