Children during World War I

Post card showing the idea of a French Alsace. The two boys are saying to the Alsatian girl “You can come to our side too” the French children are trying to show their support to the Alsatians who’s territory had been invaded by the Germans.

This postal card was made by the Fraternal League of the Children of France.  

The soldiers received gifts from the children (mostly socks, tissues and bandages…) and also money

These are pages taken from Thérèse Ruminy’s copybook. These pages are characterized by mentions of the war, the soldiers, the war effort in general. They are the main targets of the French propaganda.

Here, the children were asked what they thought of the soldiers on the front, the feelings and what they wished them.