Alfred Leete

Alfred Leete was a British graphic artist and illustrator, best known for creating the iconic recruitment poster during World War I featuring a determined soldier looking into the distance with the words "Your Country Needs You." This famous image was used to encourage men to enlist in the military. Leete’s work contributed significantly to wartime propaganda, inspiring a sense of duty and patriotism among the British public. His artistic style effectively conveyed the spirit of the era and remains a powerful symbol of wartime recruitment efforts.