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Propaganda in WWII
Laura SmithBell 5
Main Reasons for German Propaganda
1) Convince citizens to fight
2) Show the necessity of war
3) 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 PropagandaRecruitment
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)
