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Homefront Propaganda in Germany and the U.S.A.: Wartime Production

German and American factories converted their assembly lines to make war materiel. Tradesmen were in high demand in both nations, for work both in the armed forces and in industry.

Germany U.S.A. A German poster asking citizens to build weapons for the war An American poster asking tradesmen to enlist in the armed services

U.S.A.

Workers and Soldiers, 1943

Build Weapons for the Front

Enlist! 1941-1943

Build for your Navy! Enlist! Carpenters, machinists, electricians etc. For information apply to your nearest recruiting station. U.S. Navy - Bureau of Yards & Docks.

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