Propaganda Postcards Of World War II

by Ron Menchine

Here's World War II as it has never been seen before. The propaganda of the war years reflects the mood of the nations involved. The stories behind propaganda postcards are fascinating bits of history often overlooked in textbooks. These are the real thing -- showing how the Axis and Allies demonized their enemies and glorified their heroes. More than 300 postcards from over 20 nations and Menchine's incisive commentary provide a provocative glimpse into the emotional climate of the peoples affected by the war, whether they were on the battlefield or on the production line.

Genres: History, War

158 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Peacegal]

Very cool book depicting lost-to-time postcard artwork. Of particular interest to me is how frequently Axis enemies are compared to animals, a propaganda tool also used by the Nazis against the people they sought to exterminate. I think we can agree dogs, monkeys, snakes or other animals have never conducted genocidal atrocities, but "animal" was and remains a shorthand insult in wartime.