https://dh.scu.edu/exhibits/files/original/203/5801/large_000000.jpg 67d80798f2c4d19b77cbbc089b6f68ac Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource HIST 27/127 WWII European Theater Spring 2026 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dig for Victory Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Unknown artist; printed by J. Weiner Ltd.; published/sponsored by Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Subject The topic of the resource World War II Propaganda Great Britain Home front Food supply Agriculture Civilian participation Dig for Victory campaign Posters Description An account of the resource This British World War II propaganda poster was created in 1942 as part of the “Dig for Victory” campaign. The poster shows a booted leg pushing a spade into the soil, with the words “DIG FOR VICTORY” printed above the image. The design uses a red background, white text, and a simple photograph to make the message direct and easy to understand. The poster encouraged British civilians to grow food in gardens and allotments because German U-boats were attacking merchant shipping and reducing Britain’s food imports. By linking gardening with victory, the poster made everyday civilian work seem like an important part of the war effort. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Her Majesty’s Stationery Office Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource J. Weiner Ltd. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942 Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Single sheet poster, printed on one side only Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Art.IWM PST 0059 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Imperial War Museums, Dig for Victory, catalogue number Art.IWM PST 0059. Second World War poster, Great Britain, 1942. Physical dimensions: 756 mm x 504 mm. https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/27692 Language A language of the resource English Relation A related resource Dig for Victory campaign Second World War propaganda posters British home front propaganda Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Great Britain, United Kingdom Second World War, 1939-1945 British home front Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Image and object information from Imperial War Museums. Used for educational purposes. Rights information should be checked through the original Imperial War Museums record.