Propaganda in WWII Laura Smith Bell 5

Main Reasons for German Propaganda 1) Convince citizens to fight 1) Show the necessity of war 1) Help promote Anti- Semitism

This illustration depicts the Anti- Semitic nature of Germany. The Jew (on the right) is bald, heavy- set, has a large nose and thick lips. This was the customary characterization of Jews. This was done to make the Jew seem unusual, and different from everybody else, allowing society to look down upon them In the image, Hitler, the Nazi ruler is depicted as the typical “Aryan” (master race). Above his head flies a dove illustrating the peacefulness and righteousness of the Nazi Movement. In Hitler’s right hand is a flag with a swastika, a symbol of hatred towards Jews.

Forms of Propaganda Radio Speeches Posters Books Leaflets

Joseph Goebbels Leader of NSDAP’s propaganda unit One of his first acts was to burn any book written by a Jewish author Intensified propaganda to gain support for total mobilization Became known for his sarcastic and humorous speeches

“Misery & Destruction follows Anarchy “ You Should Join the Reichswehr Help us Triumph!

“Don’t give. Sacrifice.” “Hitler is building. Help him. Buy German Goods.” “The Guarantee of German Military Strength!” “Germany Is Free!”

Focus of the Propaganda Conserve materials to help support the soldiers Influence everybody to do their part, no matter what it is The happiness people “gained” when giving contributions to the war effort Necessity of loyalty to the Führer and Reich Glorification of Germany and it’s efforts

America’s Propaganda Committees Only nation that did not already have an established propaganda committee In 1939 Roosevelt created the Office of Government Reports (OGR) – designed to build confidence The War Activities Committee combined with Hollywood to make movies that supported the War The Office of Facts and Figures consolidated small agencies into one large agency that distributed and created propaganda

Similar traits in American propaganda Everything was used to gain war support Racist overtones were given to the Japanese Relied mostly on media- such as posters, radio and visual media Warned against loose lips, and encouraged support, conservation, and the buying of war bonds

Propaganda’s Target- EVERYONE CHILDREN Donald Duck is going against Hitler, Poster aimed at little kids MOTHERS In order to protect her family, this women can only keep her baby safe from the Nazi’s by buying war bonds WOMEN This encouraged women to join the forces, by doing so they could make a difference and lend a helping hand

Propaganda Messages Don’t spread important war information Join the fight! Conserve or your helping the wrong side Women can help too War bonds support the war effort

Main Points of Propaganda Recruitment Production Keep Morale high Security precautions Conservation Safety

Ministry of Information Produced the propaganda used by Britain Established 1939 Used for propaganda of both the war or other government branches

Three Main Objectives Attract Attention Communicate Message Leave a Lasting Impression

Posters Used together with films, radio broadcasts, pamphlets, etc. Designed for both the street and inside local buildings The subject matter based on what the government was concerned with Cheap to produce, and also easily spread

Recap Propaganda is used to change the opinions of large amounts of people Germany, America, and Britain used propaganda to wage its people against the others Posters were a main priority, while radio and other media were used as well, and worked effectively

The End (Various Propaganda efforts used during World War 2)