Description
Object description
whole: the four images are positioned in the lower three-quarters, each held within a narrow black border. The title is
separate and positioned in the upper quarter, in black. The text is separate and placed in the lower three-quarters, also in black. All set
against a yellow background and held within a white and green border.
image: four images illustrating an attack by British tanks on an Axis Power position in the Western Desert of Africa. The first image is a
depiction of four British officers looking at a map and planning the attack. The second image is a depiction of tanks and infantrymen
preparing for the battle. The third image is a depiction of the tanks leading the infantrymen across the desert. The fourth image is a
depiction of the aftermath of the battle, as a column of Axis Power prisoners are lead away, and a Nazi flag is replaced on a flag pole
with a Union Flag.
text: YOUR TANKS IN ACTION
Generous contributions from Basutoland have helped to buy British tanks. An important attack is planned against an enemy post in the
Western Desert.
Tanks are prepared for battle and infantrymen check over their equipment. The signal for attack is given and the British tanks advance.
With infantrymen following hard behind, the tanks move remorselessly across the desert, scorning enemy fire. Their own guns blaze at the
enemy post.
German resistance is overcome and many Axis prisoners are taken. The Swastika flag is hauled down and the Union Jack takes its place.
Thank you, Basutoland!
Other war gifts from Basutoland include contributions to His Majesty's Government for the prosecution of the war, part of which was used to
form the Basutoland squadron of 'Spitfires,' contributions for Air Raid Relief, British Red Cross Society, mobile canteens, Aid to Russia,
and many other funds.
Printed in England by Hubners Ltd.
51-3177
Physical description
51-3177.
This poster was printed in Great Britain for distribution in Basutoland.
Additional versions of the poster were produced for various other parts of the British Empire (see PST 15840).
Part of a series of similar posters distributed throughout the British Empire to thank the colonies for their contribution to the war
effort (see PST 8260, PST 8261, PST 15349, and PST 15803 to PST 15866).
