Advance courageously while holding high the red banner of Mao Zedong Thought! 1960

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.

Study and train hard, improve shooting ability, 1960

Study hard, to improve the cultural level, 1960

Be indomitable in training, to strengthen the physique of officers and soldiers, 1960