WWII Propaganda Posters Guns, tanks, and bombs were the principal weapons of World War II, but there were other, more subtle, forms of warfare as well.

WWII Propaganda Posters Words, posters, and films waged a constant battle for the hearts and minds of the American citizens much like military weapons engaged the enemy. Propaganda persuaded the American public to become a wartime industry.

WWII Propaganda Posters The government launched an aggressive propaganda campaign to raise public support. Some of the nation's brightest and best artists and filmmakers became “warriors.”

Nazi Propaganda Poster Translation: “This genetically ill person will cost our people’s community 60,000 marks over his lifetime. Citizens, that is your money.” Translation: “This genetically ill person will cost our people’s community 60,000 marks over his lifetime. Citizens, that is your money.”

Nazi propaganda

British propaganda poster Created in 1939 to raise the morale of the British public in the event of invasion. Limited distribution. The poster was rediscovered in 2000 There were only two known surviving examples of the poster outside government archives. Created in 1939 to raise the morale of the British public in the event of invasion. Limited distribution. The poster was rediscovered in 2000 There were only two known surviving examples of the poster outside government archives.

Today’s Assignments As a Group (first): “World War II Poster Analysis Worksheet” This is due at the end of the hour! Please make sure the poster packet is back in it’s sheet protector when you turn it back in.

Homework Individually (for the rest of the hour): “World War II Poster Rubric”. DUE MONDAY Staple the “World War II Rubric” behind your poster and be sure to write your name on the back of your poster as well. Please be thoughtful when creating your poster. No racial slurs. No demonstrations of violence.