|
||
|
|
|
|
This striking World War II propaganda poster was created by Australian-American illustrator Melbourne Brindle (1904–1995) for the War Production Board and printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office in 1942. It was part of a broad campaign to boost American industrial output in support of the war effort.
The bold design shows two soldiers loading a bomb into a bomber, visually linking factory labor with the front lines. The slogan “Bundles for Berlin” offers grim humor, referencing the aerial bombardment of Nazi Germany’s capital, while “MORE PRODUCTION!” underscores the urgent call to arms for American workers. The yellow and black palette adds visual punch, amplifying the sense of wartime urgency.
Produced under the direction of the War Production Board, which oversaw the coordination of materials and manufacturing, the poster reflects the critical role of domestic industry in sustaining the U.S. military campaign. Berlin endured more than 360 bombing raids during the war, and posters like this sought to maintain morale and output on the home front.
Brindle, widely recognized for his dynamic wartime imagery, also produced magazine covers and U.S. postage stamps. This poster exemplifies his ability to deliver persuasive visual messages, making it an enduring artifact of American industrial mobilization and propaganda during WWII.
