Read a book, flip off a Nazi: when reading meant resistance – in pictures
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-04-28 19:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Posters
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, World News, War & Conflict
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View image in fullscreenKnowledge Wins, 1918, by Dan SmithThe American Library Association (ALA) supplied millions of books to troops during the first world war, hoping that when soldiers came home, they would have a newfound love for the written word. The poster illustrated that knowledge gained from reading could lead to post-war opportunities for soldiersPhotograph: Robert Feliciano/Image Courtesy of Poster HouseShareView image in fullscreenIn a War-Torn World, Let Good Books Help YOU, c 1942, by Designer UnknownOne of the missions
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