Propaganda is to a democracy what the bludgeon is to a totalitarian state
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Aerial Propaganda Leaflet Database. Propaganda from WWI to Operation Iraqi Freedom, including many safe conduct passes. Also, leaflets from the Korean War & Vietnam, Sefton Delmer's "Black Propaganda Radio, and even some NSFW (work, not war) propaganda. Come On Boys, Himmler For President!
I was in Korea in 1950 and my spot was close to psychological warfare place. My friend there asked me if I wanted to keep him company while he dropped passes ovezr enemy lines. I asked him what I was to do. He said I would shove out bundles of the stuff when he flew real low to the ground. I told him I had other things to do.
posted by Postroad at 2:34 PM on March 9, 2005
posted by Postroad at 2:34 PM on March 9, 2005
so weird...i never knew dirty ones were made. thanks, armage!
posted by amberglow at 2:44 PM on March 9, 2005
posted by amberglow at 2:44 PM on March 9, 2005
I've always found this site somewhat creepy but, yes, fascinating.
Farewell, Remember her last kiss....?
posted by vacapinta at 3:24 PM on March 9, 2005
Farewell, Remember her last kiss....?
posted by vacapinta at 3:24 PM on March 9, 2005
Great post. Thanks for this.
posted by interrobang at 3:58 PM on March 9, 2005
posted by interrobang at 3:58 PM on March 9, 2005
Very interesting to see what each combatant found effective. In WWII, common themes used by Germany against the USA were desire for safety and comfort, concern for wives at home, and effects of crippling/disfiguring wounds on a soldier's ability to attract the opposite sex.
I could spend all day here. Very interesting, thanks.
posted by Miko at 9:49 AM on March 10, 2005
I could spend all day here. Very interesting, thanks.
posted by Miko at 9:49 AM on March 10, 2005
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Absolutely fascinating post. Many thanks.
posted by IndigoJones at 2:22 PM on March 9, 2005