On ne passe pas. 1914 . . . 1918. Par deux fois j'ai tenu et vaincu sur la Marne
Summary
A soldier standing on a battlefield wearing gas mask around his neck. Poison gas was first used in World War I. The phrase 'they shall not pass' is said to have originated with General Robert Nivelle (1856-1924) at the battle of Verdun in 1916.
Translation of title: They shall not pass! 1914 . . . 1918. Twice have I resisted and triumphed over the Marne.
Signed: Maurice Neumont Bois de Vaux-Chapitre Front de Verdun 10/4/17.
Union des Grandes Associations Françaises contre la propaganda ennemie (Combined French Associations agains enemy propaganda).
Promotional goal: Fr. J42. 1917.
Item is no. 99 in a printed checklist available in the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Reading Room.
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French World War I Posters. Recruiting and Enlistment. War Bonds and Loans.
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