Since he’s Scottish, he wears a kilt in his uniform. Yes, I know it’s part of his heritage. But it’s not a great clothing choice to wear in the trenches.

Apparently, this means bombing the shit out of some Japanese city. To be fair, we were at war with them at the time. But I kind of hate seeing beautiful architecture reduced to ruin though.

Because you don’t want a hammer to lose its head and land on your foot. Since it hurts like hell.

These are US naval construction battalions. Yet, they seem to have among the least badass names ever.

Well, I guess the black bird symbolizes Germany. Yet, while the Canadian soldier will beat the crap out of them, he’ll be polite about it.

I know they mean this in a mechanical sense. But you can also make an inside joke out of it, too.

Yes, the Philippines was a US territory at the time. And Japan is pointing out the US is playing they’re liberators from the Imperial oppressors angle. However, history shows us that this psychological tactic didn’t work.

Don’t forget to take off the labels and flatten them. Because you don’t want the salvage collector to reject them.

So you can treat soldiers who might be missing limbs and are suffering from PTSD. Yet, please don’t ask them about them watching their friends die.

So join up and you, too, could be a giant GI that would make Captain America look like a sissy. You’ll also get giant equipment, too.

For this dead-eyed pilot needs all the ammo he needs to shoot at Messerschmitt’s. Buy bond stamps, please.

Because there needs to be some kind of communication among the burning rubble of Western Europe. Though I’m not sure what kind of horn can be heard above machine gun fire.

This is for the Canadian Patriotic Fund. And yes, Canada actually fought in both world wars.

As far as propaganda posters are concerned, this was the easiest to design. Just a red hand print and typeface and voila.

Indeed, even warnings on VD won’t stop soldiers from picking up prostitutes. Because many of them might be dead in the next fight anyway.

Yet, not sure if this would help the nurse holding one end of a stretcher. Also, it’s for a bond fundraiser.

I’m sorry, but Whistler was neither Irish or Canadian. But that didn’t stop Canadians from using his painting as a recruitment poster.

Nowadays we just use robots to make the stuff. Unless they require some technical skill and engineering.

If being a soldier isn’t tough enough for you, then become a military cop to make sure your fellow men aren’t killing each other on their off-hours. May or may not be able to stop officers from committing war crimes.

However, you’re unlikely to find any hunky man on the farm who’s neither terribly disabled or suffering from PTSD. Because those guys are overseas.

To be fair, there ware a lot of immigrants during WWI. So the image is warranted if you think otherwise.

Disclaimer: New pilots will only receive limited training before combat. Also, average time in the air is 20 minutes.

Yes, this is another Seabees poster. But this one is for the yards and docks where combat opportunities are limited.

Because fighting the German menace is more important than thinking about overfishing. Since fish is a fighting food.

Since Johnny will have to leave his elderly father sooner or later. He’ll be drafted if he doesn’t volunteer.

Meaning if you’re a soldier fighting, don’t give away certain info related to your job. Because the enemy can intercept it.

So make bombs the right way to shoot down the enemy planes. Kind of a disturbing message to send.

Because a slip of the lip can sink a ship. For you don’t know who in New Orleans can be working for the Nazis.

Because someone has to make the parachutes strings straight on those Navy planes. So they’ll make a woman do it.

For the planes can’t make themselves. Also, don’t forget to put on your safety equipment. Though shirts are optional for some reason.

Well, that’s something I can still get behind. Yet, this poster is telling Americans not to panic when everything goes to shit.

So keep your mouth shut and the next group of soldiers would be parachuting down alive. Understand?

Not sure what they’d use the waste paper for. But they also give instruction for packing certain types.

When Lady Liberty draws her sword, it’s really going to go down. Just look what the US did during the world wars.

Since soldiers need to use all the wood they can get. Though the ones in the Pacific might be surrounded by jungle.

So keep punching in every day. However, be careful with the munitions equipment that could send you to the hospital.

But once the war’s over, women must leave their jobs for the men and settle down to be happy housewives. Kind of sucks if you think about it.

She’s also known as a prostitute or whore. And yes, she’s loaded with STDs.

So, Japan is next. And that would mean the US will drop a couple nukes on it until the country surrenders.

Let’s hope she doesn’t cause an accident. Though her face does evoke some sadistic glee akin to a serial killer.

Got to get those goods for the troops quick. Else, we’ll end up with Fascism.

Funny, we don’t even use Columbia as Liberty anymore. Yet, she wields a flag and sword.

Since us looking for enemy U-boats is more important than spying on the neighbors and birdwatching. So send your binoculars, please.

Since you’ll never know whether the Germans will bomb the shit out of your hometown. Just ask the Brits.

And these were meant for your grandparents’ generation. So I guess many didn’t keep it in their pants for their sweethearts back home.

Because all your food waste can be used to feed some hungry soldiers. And we need them well-fed to win.

So join up living with a bunch of other guys like you in a cramped space to bring down Japanese aircraft carriers. Still, not exactly a nice place to be at.

So use your freedom of speech wisely. Also, don’t talk around parrots.

So if you have a more efficient idea about killing more people at a faster rate, give the US military a call. Hell, do it now.

Though this guy seems kind of frightened to me. Like he’s pleading for help than leading a charge.

So remember, stay away from prostitutes. Or other scarlet women for that matter.

It’s a bomber plane by the way. Still, if you’re assigned to one of these during WWII, best you write your last will and testament. Since they have a 50% survival rate.

Offer only valid until war ends. After that, women must give up their jobs for the menfolk. Because they belong in the kitchen according to their antiquated ideas.

Or else, this sweet old lady might feed you a poisoned pie. So send money.

So best you don’t say anything until it’s all over. Whenever that is.

Just don’t blow yourself up and know you’ll only have that job until your man comes home. So keep calm and carry on.

Of course, if you’re a guy during WWII, you’ll already fail miserably. Because we all know the Germans bombed the shit out of the UK. Though this one depicts a large airship for some reason.

This is from the Jewish Welfare Board during WWI. But it would’ve worked just as well in WWII for obvious reasons.

Since food rations for civilians can only go so far. So get on with your vegetable garden.

If not, then expect Uncle Sam to look upon you in dismay. Also, you might get arrested for trying to buck the draft.

And yes, they use the woman in a naval uniform again. Despite that she won’t wear it in real life.

Look, ladies, you can join the Army, too. Of course, you won’t be assigned to combat duty. Because that’s men’s stuff.

After all, she could be German for all you know. Careless talk costs lives.

Because while the men are away, women need to step up. This is especially if they don’t have husbands or kids.

Since the world only has a limited supply of oil. Best you save on your tank for the troops.

Kind of expecting Smokey the Bear to turn up at any moment. But he won’t be around till the 1950s.

Keep in mind you’ll be spending hours in some filthy trenches. Hope you don’t mind rats.

Cause those tanks need all the scrap they could get. Not to mention, bullets are made of metal, too.

Yes, you can’t win a war without women. But they still treated them like crap once it’s over.

And yes, there’s a giant rooster with the Axis Powers. So best keep your mouth shut and avoid careless talk.

But unlike their medieval counterparts, they don’t fight for their souls. And they spend more time in the trenches.

Yeah, I know it’s a miserable experience with filth, disease, gunfire, and No Man’s Land. But your country needs you at the front. Still, the guy’s kind of creepy.

And it’s made no difference whether they’re Brits or Nazis. Yet, the uniforms and equipment have drastically changed.

So send the troops your meats, fats, sugars, and anything laden with carbs. Since they need energy in the trenches.

Despite that it’s the lionesses who always do everything. Men, what can you do with them?

Yes, women, respond to the call of service. Your God-given right to vote can wait later. Since this is WWI poster.

Here they have Australia as New Germany. That should scare them into enlistment.

Because American made weapons are top of their grade. Yet, we also have large multinational corporations willing to play both sides.

However, this time they’re fighting for Der Fuhrer instead of the Kaiser. So it’s a bigger deal.

For it just as well could be Hitler for all you know. So no careless talk on the phone.

Sure they may be a great organization. But don’t mind its dubious reputation relating to corruption.

Not sure if this FDR image freaks me out. But he kind of reminds me of a mad scientist who’s about to experiment on some hapless trespasser in his castle.

And you see the soldier carrying the American flag. But in WWI, they’ll seldom go over the top. Since No Man’s Land is a real hell hole.

Well, at least he tries to be supportive. Though the expression reminds me of a man who’s struggling to feel secure with his masculinity. Yet, can’t help but feel a bit resentful over the whole thing.

Cause who else is going to fight in Gallipoli alongside a hot Mel Gibson? Sorry if I offended any Australian reading this.

Too bad there will always be a black market. And people will always make money on it.

That doesn’t mean the soldiers will get independence or be treated equally. But it’s WWI so it’s a recruitment tool.

Here Uncle Sam gives a new nurse her hat. Now they wear scrubs.

This is from Pennsylvania by the way. And there are some civilian organizations you can join, too.

Just remember there were no windmills, solar panels, and geothermal energy sources. So conserving fossil fuels is the only option.

So cut with the careless talk. Or you’ll help Hitler win the war.

But keep in mind, you wouldn’t want to fight with them on the Pacific. Because it’s a very violent place during WWII.

For the German planes can bomb the shit out of Britain at any time in 1940. Best have the anti-aircraft gun ready at night.

Guess most stoves were powered by natural gas. Seems like they should switch to electric.

So in wartime, we must be careful on what we say. Or he’ll get riddled with bullets.

Because our effort needs all hands on deck. However, now our brushfire is the Trump administration. And too many are standing by watching our country burn thanks to Donald Trump, white supremacists, greedy corporations, and right-wing conspiracy nutjobs.

And when little Jimmy turns 18, it’s straight to the trenches. But wars can’t win themselves, you know.

Nowadays contributing to the Red Cross doesn’t carry as much weight as it used to. Yet, in this one, it acts like a shield for Lady Liberty.

And here he is holding a large bomb to be dropped in some city. But thanks to him, the skies won’t be so friendly.

For soldiers can’t get on without stuff in the trenches. So send the US government money despite that they spend more on the military than anything else.