Outline Thesis: Though Britain’s victory in World War II was due to international alliances, radio propaganda was a primary factor in the nation’s success and economic endurance throughout the war. I. Introduction II. Unfavorable circumstances during WWII for Britain A. Time period, historical context B. Growing need for international relations and communications III. Development of alliances and nationalism A. Radio/television broadcasts and propaganda’s impact 1. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) IV. Broadcasting A. Civilian life and its relevance B. Raising morale C. Unrealistic broadcasts, fantasizing imperialism VI. Increased tensions A. Realities of radio broadcasting 1. Merging interests of the US and Britain 2. Exposure of British weaknesses VII. Acquiring advantages A. Mental vs. material advantages in British recovery B. Opposing nations broadcasting demoralizing programs VIII. Conclusion The essential resources needed for a country in the modern world to exist are often overlooked. A strong internal government is one fraction of the big picture, alongside international relations, globalization, and the growth of communications. The importance of these qualities is prioritized especially during periods of war. 20th century innovations in technology brought about the radio, which spread propaganda and other wartime communications on both a national and global scale. Though Britain’s victory in World War II was due to international alliances, radio propaganda was a primary factor in the nation’s success and e... ... middle of paper ... ...r II - Vol.1. New York: Marshall Canvendish, 2005. Print. 13 Mar 2014. Nott, James J. Music for the People: Popular Music and Dance in Interwar Britain. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Print. 17 Mar 2014. Short, K.R.M. Film & Radio Propaganda in World War II. 1st ed. Knoxville: The University of Tennessee Press, 1983. Print. 28 Mar 2014. Stewart, Ian, and Susan L. Carruthers. War, Culture, and the Media: Representations of the Military in 20th Century Britain. Madison: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1996. Print. 14 Mar 2014. Wilt, Alan F. Food for War: Agriculture and Rearmament in Britain before the Second World War. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001. Print. 7 April 2014. Wood, Ian S. Britain, Ireland, and the Second World War. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2010. Print. 12 Mar 2014.
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During WW1, the Americans had influenced the war by propaganda. Propaganda is when you spread rumors to influence society. Propaganda was used to affect Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. In Germany propaganda was used to give the soldiers morals and people with false information that was sent by balloons or planes. In America propaganda was used to persuade other Americans to join the war against Germany. In Great Britain, propaganda was meant to convince men into joining the war and for people to save food for the war effort.
Barnett, Correlli. World War II: Persuading the People. Orbis Publishing Limited, 1972. Pgs. 76 -- 102.
• The Nazi regime created a Ministry of Propaganda and Popular Enlightenment, under Joseph Goebbels (the original ‘spin doctor’) to unite the nation behind the aims of the regime. Goebbels was a brilliant speaker and his radio broadcasts reached into every German home. (McDonough 49)
On the brink of the war, Germany needed hit the ground running or risk being defeated by the opponent. After Hitler became Head Chancellor of Nazi Germany, Joseph Goebbels was promoted to Reich Minister of Propaganda. Goebbels was greatly respected by his Germans and government officials after his service in the German military. It was observed as, “He (Goebbels) came as a fighter who had proved himself against the French, separatists and Communists in three years in the Rhine and Ruhr areas. He came without support; he had to build his own support.” Goebbels was viewed as a brilliant war hero who had all the answers to make Germany the most powerful country in the world. His popularity and image made him a suitable candidate to run the Ministry of Propaganda. In addition, Goebbels’ actions perfectly reflected the attitudes preached by Nazi Germany. The Third Reich was gaining momentum and it was all due to the active spread of Nazi propaganda. Nazi Germany was willing to go to any length to not only unite the German people to support the war, but also to use propaganda against the enemy directly. Newspapers, posters, rallies, and education of youth were a few ways Goebbels and the German Ministry of Propaganda spread their thoughts; however, nothing was as effective and important to the propagandist movement as radio. Radio was a revolutionary propaganda tool, to say the least, because it turned out to be the fastest, easiest, and most manipulative form of communication to shape the attitudes of the German people. The Third Reich did not intend to simply spread their propagandist thoughts to manipulate the German people. The bigger goal was to use radio as a psychological and strategic weapon of war, exponentially increasing the...
When World War II broke out in 1939, many countries began using propaganda to strengthen support for the war. Countries battling in the war used propaganda to unite citizens and keep them focused on contributing to the war effort. During the World War II period, Great Britain and their allies; which included the United States and China, were one of the groups in the war that used various techniques and platforms in order to spread propaganda across their countries. One such platform that played a major role in the spread of propaganda was Britain and their allies’ use of posters to increase morale among people.
Propaganda played an important role before and throughout World War II. It helped accelerate the development of the war and hastened actually fighting. It also played a crucial role in individual countries in increasing production and helping the war effort. Without propaganda, it is doubtless that the war would have taken a different course.
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The Origins of the Second World War, by A.J.P. Taylor, proposes and investigates unconventional and widely unaccepted theories as to the underlying causes of World War Two. Taylor is a British historian who specialized in 20th century diplomacy, and in his book claims that as a historian his job is to “state the truth” (pg. xi) as he sees it, even if it means disagreeing with existing prejudices. The book was published in 1961, a relatively short time after the war, and as a result of his extreme unbias the work became subject to controversy for many years. Studying history through his lens of objectivism, Taylor’s theory is that Hitler’s design wasn’t one of world dominance; rather his methods, especially his foreign policies, didn’t differ from his predecessors.
Radios in the book show power in many different forms, whether it be propaganda, the ability to know of the outside world or just owning a radio, sets one higher than those without.
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Before World War I, uninterrupted public support was thought to be critical to all the wartime effort. In 1917, Wilson created the War Aims Committee on Public Information (CPI) to promote World War One Nationally, while advertising America overseas. Under the guidance of a journalist named Creel, the CPI gathered people from different aspects all over the world. The CPI mixed advertising techniques with a refined understanding of human psychology; its efforts represent the first time that a modern government distributed propaganda on such a large scale. It is intriguing that this occurrence, often linked with totalitarianism, emerged in a democratic state. [Pg. 1, sec. 14]