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Watch How WWI Posters Blasted People With Fear & Patriotism—These Pack a Brutal Propaganda Punch! World War I was more than a battle of armies—it was a war of minds. Governments across Europe and beyond unleashed powerful psychological weapons: posters designed not just to inform, but to provoke emotion. These iconic WWI recruitment and propaganda posters blended fear, urgency, and fierce patriotism in an unflinching blend of visual rhetoric. From strikes of dread to calls for duty, they delivered a brutal propaganda punch that still resonates today. Scroll down to explore the chilling artistry and psychological tactics behind these historic posters—and learn how they shaped public sentiment in one of history’s most pivotal conflicts. ---