Stand By The Men

This film was made around 1917 to encourage the British public to buy National War Savings Certificates.  It uses a mixture of cartoon, acted scenes and some genuine footage – such as a scene of refugees fleeing from Belgium in 1914.

War Bonds were issued from July 1915 to help fund the war, which was costing £1 million per day.

Click on the link below to play the clip.

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