Free milk for France – Historic Reproduction
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This rare historic image captures Free milk for France in remarkable detail. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
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Free milk for France
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The title, "Free milk for France," points to a wartime relief appeal rather than a battle scene. By 1918, nearly four years of fighting had strained French farms, transport and food supplies, and many families near the front, especially mothers and young children, lacked enough fresh milk. Charitable drives like this one relied on donations and volunteers, both in France and among allied supporters abroad, to get basic food to those in need. The message is worth noticing for how it framed a simple staple as a matter of national survival and shared sacrifice.
| Created / published | 1918 |
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| Original scan | 4,029 × 5,000 px · prints to 13 × 17 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 976_Free_milk_for_France_1918 |
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