The PLA in 1962

Do a good job in basic training to defend the mothercountry, 1962

Do a good job in basic training to defend the mothercountry, 1962

The PLA always has been a favored subject in propaganda posters. This can be partly explained because the Army itself was a prolific poster producer. When looking at the posters as they have been produced over the years, we can see how the organization saw itself, both as a fighting force and as part of the People’s Republic as it was taking shape.

Strengthen battle preparedness to tighten up coastal defense, 1962

Strengthen battle preparedness to tighten up coastal defense, 1962

Heighten our vigilance to protect our national airspace, 1962

Heighten our vigilance to protect our national airspace, 1962

Army-civilian joint defence consolidates the borders, 1962

Army-civilian joint defence consolidates the borders, 1962