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Explore the manipulative power of propaganda in the lead-up to World War II, including the Versailles Treaty, the Weimar Republic's collapse, and the rise of Hitler. Witness the influence of propaganda on elections and public sentiment, shaping the course of history.
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World War II
The Road to War: 1919-1939
The Ineffectiveness of the League of Nations • No control of major conflicts. • No progress in disarmament. • No effective military force.
Propaganda • This poster is from the March 1933 Reichstag election, the last one in which Germans had a choice. • The poster shows President Hindenburg and Chancellor Hitler. • The caption: "The Reich will never be destroyed if you are united and loyal." Courtesy of Dr. Robert D. Brooks.
Propaganda • This poster is from the March 1933 Reichstag election, the last one in which Germans had a choice. • The poster shows President Hindenburg and Chancellor Hitler. • The caption: "The Reich will never be destroyed if you are united and loyal." Courtesy of Dr. Robert D. Brooks.
Propaganda • Just as a dove descended on Christ when he was baptized by John the Baptist, so what looks to be an eagle hovers against the light of heaven over an idealized Hitler. • The text: "Long live Germany!."
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