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> In behalf of the brave men who have enlisted in the fight of right against might we reprint the above lines by Colonel McCrae. As an inspiration to war giving and war sacrifice, it strikes a major note. There is no war appeal to which it is not applicable. This beautiful lyric of the war was written by Lieutenant-Colonel Dr. John McCrae of Montreal, Canada, while the second battle of Ypres was in progress. The author's body now lies buried in Flanders fields. ...
Item Title
In behalf of the brave men who have enlisted in the fight of right against might we reprint the above lines by Colonel McCrae. As an inspiration to war giving and war sacrifice, it strikes a major note. There is no war appeal to which it is not applicable. This beautiful lyric of the war was written by Lieutenant-Colonel Dr. John McCrae of Montreal, Canada, while the second battle of Ypres was in progress. The author's body now lies buried in Flanders fields. ...
Collection TitlePoster collection
Artist
Lyford, Philip
Issuing Body
Bauer and Black
Date Created1917/1918?
Description
Painting of dead American soldiers holding sword above Flanders Fields filled with crosses and blooming poppies. Variant of US 987; text varies. Double-sided.
Theme(s)
Language(s)
Country of Origin
Country of OriginUnited States
DimensionsOverall: 25 x 12 in. (63.5 x 30.5 cm)
FormatPoster
Medium
political posters
Color
color
Hoover IDPoster US 987C
Record NumberXX343.33533
Collection Guidehttps://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km
RightsNo known restrictions.
