World War II Propaganda Collections
424 items
- Notes:
- Allied propaganda leaflet dropped on Germans that outlined the Allied gains during the ongoing Allied offensive. It describes the Russian breakthrough towards Budapest, the closing battle around West Holland, the advance in Yugoslavia, the navy battle in the Adriatic Sea, and the large aerial victory over Cologne, Germany. It also, includes addition information about the city of Aachen, Germany and about the ongoing aid going to Greece.
- Date Created:
- 1944-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- "Nach dem Mord in Paris," exhibits the story of Ernst vom Rath, a German diplomat who was assassinated in Paris by the Jewish youth, Herschel Grynszpan.
- Date Created:
- 1938-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- Front of 50 Pfennig polychrome German note. A portrait of a dog with a red cross on its chest in the center; on either side of the dog is a silhouette of a man with the dog; the text below the images: "Die Ausgabe dieses Scheines ist von der Polizeikommission des Senats Bremen genehmigt. Er wird von der Commerz& Privatbank Filiale Oldenburg jederzeit eingelöst und verliert seine Gültigkeit, wenn er nicht drei Monate nach erfolgter Aufrufung in den bremischen Zeitungen eingelöst wird."
- Date Created:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- Facts in Review was published by the German Library of Information in New York and provided the American public a view of World War II through the eyes of Germany. This issue printed on July 22, 1940, is comprised of war photos and provides a translated version of Hitler's Headquarters detailed report on the Second German Offensive in France. Also included is a comparative essay between the 1918 (World War I) and 1940 (World War II) Armistices at Compiègne. Item viewed as a LUNA BookReader object. and The Battle for France -- The Two Armistices at Compiegne
- Date Created:
- 1940-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- Election leaflet supporting Theodor Duesterberg (Stahlhelm, Bund der Frontsoldaten) for the 1932 Reichspresident election. It encourages the voter that cares about deep-rooted Christian values, German families, art, and the elimination of unemployment to support Duesterberg. It also persuades the voter that a vote for Duesterberg and the liberation colors of black, white, and red is a vote against the Weimar Democracy and international Marxism.
- Date Created:
- 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- Back of 25 Pfennig polychrome German note. In the center of the bill the text is written in black ink and the amount is in orange; on the left side is a bushel of wheat, a gear, a helmet with wings, a sickle, and flowers; on the right side is a laurel branch, a sword, and a soldier's helmet. The text reads: "Dieser Gutschein der Handelskammer zu Göttingen verliert seine Gültigkeit 1 Monat nach erfolgter öffentlicher Aufforderung.
- Date Created:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- Back of 50 Pfennig polychrome German note. Coat of arms of Northeim, Duderstadt, Einbeck, and Uslar. German soldier with Germany flag in center. Silhouette of churches in background.
- Date Created:
- 1917-04-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- Campaign election leaflet in support of Adolf Hitler during the 1932 Reichspräsident election. It declares that Hitler is what the people want and demand and that National Socialism is Germany's last hope. It discusses the issues of inflation and of the state of the German economy and provides solutions to voters. It also appeals to the women voters. Item viewed as a LUNA BookReader object.
- Date Created:
- 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- American propaganda leaflet that was dropped on fighting German troops. The front tells the soldiers that anyone who is fighting still, Is actually fighting against Germany since the NSDAP party has done nothing to help them. The back is a questionnaire that could be filled out by captured soldiers to be delivered to the International Red Cross in Geneva.
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections
- Notes:
- Allied propaganda leaflet dropped on German soldiers questioning the reasoning behind the continued defense of Italy when there are already Allied troops in Germany. It was an attempt to dissuade German troops to drag on the fighting and the war.
- Date Created:
- [1944 TO 1945]
- Data Provider:
- Western Michigan University. Libraries
- Collection:
- World War II Propaganda Collections