First issued by the United States Navy in 1917, this powerful image was created during World War I to rally public support against the war’s human cost. Illustrated by British artist Frank Brangwyn, the design shows civilians locked in struggle against unseen forces — an emotional appeal meant to cut through headlines and reach the public directly.
Often associated with the shock of early naval warfare, including attacks on civilian ships such as the Lusitania, the image reflects the sense of urgency felt on both sides of the Atlantic as the war intensified.
Our reproduction stays faithful to the original poster while sharpening the contrast and detail. Printed at a clean 16×20, framed, and ready to hang, it’s built to last.
A stark piece of wartime design — serious, historic, and ready for the wall.
HELP YOUR COUNTRY STOP THIS — UNITED STATES, 1917
First issued by the United States Navy in 1917, this powerful image was created during World War I to rally public support against the war’s human cost. Illustrated by British artist Frank Brangwyn, the design shows civilians locked in struggle against unseen forces — an emotional appeal meant to cut through headlines and reach the public directly.
Often associated with the shock of early naval warfare, including attacks on civilian ships such as the Lusitania, the image reflects the sense of urgency felt on both sides of the Atlantic as the war intensified.
Our reproduction stays faithful to the original poster while sharpening the contrast and detail. Printed at a clean 16×20, framed, and ready to hang, it’s built to last.
A stark piece of wartime design — serious, historic, and ready for the wall.
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