![A tribute to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army that defends the nation, 1958](../sites/default/files/images/e15-476.jpg)
A tribute to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army that defends the nation, 1958
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.
![We do not tolerate violations of our national air space, 1958](../sites/default/files/images/e15-482.jpg)
We do not tolerate violations of our national air space, 1958
![Forcefully beat back the bandits in space, 1958](../sites/default/files/images/e15-483.jpg)
Forcefully beat back the bandits in space, 1958
![Be always prepared to strike at the aggressors, 1958](../sites/default/files/images/e15-484.jpg)
Be always prepared to strike at the aggressors, 1958
![Brave airborne troops, 1958](../sites/default/files/images/e15-541.jpg)