How Did Nazi Germany Use Propaganda

Propaganda is information, usually of biased or misleading nature, used to advertise a political cause or point of view. It aims to influence the opinions or behavior of people, and implant ideas with the intention to persuade them to commit to a certain belief or act. However, it was originally defined as neutral and referred to uses that were generally positive, such as public health recommendations and notices that encourage citizens to participate in current elections. Not until the 20th century it acquired negative connotations, when totalitarian regimes used it to spread distorted facts and falsified information. Primarily, it was invested heavily by the Nazi Germany during the second World War; to provoke the emotions of the German public over the restrictions put

During this time period, propaganda was an effective strategy employed by both powers to stimulate participation in war, and boost public morale. The Nazis were competent propagandists as they assumed full power of mass media to indoctrinate the citizens with totalitarian notions and ideas, commonly through forms of posters and banners. Moreover, the recurring themes featured in Nazi propaganda were such as Anti-Semitism, which was prejudice or hatred against Jews and accusing them for all misfortune that had befallen Germany. Nonetheless, the Allies also demonstrated their political adroitness through propaganda. With active American involvement in the War, it exploited propaganda opportunities to increase commitment of Allied victory and urged greater public effort for war production. In addition to, instigating hatred for the enemy and demonizing them, for example the anti-Japanese sentiment. As regards to this, I will present and analyze two posters illustrated by the Allied and Axis powers that exhibit the features mentioned