World War II propaganda leaflets

Extent:

8 items 1 folder

Scope and content:

This file consists of eight propaganda leaflets aimed at Japanese troops and civilians, including:

• "Truman's Statement," designation 112-J-1
• "The New Year's gate decorations are but a milestone on our road to Hades," designation 32-J-6
• "Attention American soldiers! I Cease Resistance," designation 108-J-1
• "Attention American soldiers! I Cease Resistance," designation 17-J-1
• "To Inducted Japanese on Mindanao," designation 3-J-10. This leaflet is printed on the back of designation 17-J-1.
• "One Stride After Another," designation 32-J-1
• "We thank you very much for your kind treatment given to us....," designation 29-J-1
• "The Way to Safety, No. 5," designation 5J3

The designations refer to the leaflet number assigned by the Psychological Warfare Branch.

Language:

English Japanese

Biographical / historical:

The Psychological Warfare Branch of the United States Armed Forces was a military unit that created and distributed propaganda during World War II.

Subjects:

World War, 1939-1945—Propaganda
United States.Army—Forces, Pacific—Psychological Warfare Branch
Psychological warfare
Prisoners of war
Leaflets dropped from aircraft

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