Slide 1 of 8, Lord Kitchener recruitment poster from World War One, This famous poster used the face of Lord Kitchener to persuade men to join the army. Kitchener died when his ship hit a German mine.

Discover the propaganda used to inspire men to enlist. The war and sport connection made by John Singer Sargent is also made explicit in the recruitment posters shown here.

Slide 1 of 8, Lord Kitchener recruitment poster from World War One, This famous poster used the face of Lord Kitchener to persuade men to join the army. Kitchener died when his ship hit a German mine.