This is an example of anti-British propaganda issued from Occupied France during the Second World War. From 1940, the Germans established a separate base of propaganda production in France in order to turn the local occupied population against the Allied forces. This poster makes specific reference to Britain's tactical blockade of France, which left many people hungry and suffering. The German propaganda machine was quick to capitalise on public perceptions. On the whole, the French blamed British forces rather than the German presence for their dire situation during the blockade. Here, the dark and menacing figure of Winston Churchill represents Great Britain. He is represented as a looming, shadowy figure with a glowing cigar - visual devices used throughout wartime visual propaganda (on various posters, pamphlets and film) to embody evil, espionage and the Enemy. The neon sign-like text reads "His last hope... the Blockade" and shows a callous Churchill deciding whether to feed a bereft pregnant woman or her young son.