1
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German propaganda between 1939 and 1941
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- at this time the propaganda’s tone was triumphant
- the daily radio broadcast would highlight German victories in Eastern Europe
- a ‘Jewish Conspiracy’ was said to be controlling the Allies
2
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German propaganda between 1942 and 1945
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- Goebbels propaganda from 1942 was more focussed on persuading Germans to accept the lower living standards
- Following the battle of Stalingrad, the tone of the propaganda changed
- Goebbels initially tried to downplay the problems
- the message by 1945 was to fight to the bitter end
- the fear of the USSR by the Nazis was used to install determination
3
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Effect of Propaganda
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- generally, it is believe that propaganda had minimal impact, except for just reinforcing pre-existing prejudices and fears
4
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starvation rations
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- issued onto the Jews, Soviets and Poles
- used as a means to control the population in occupied territories
- workers in heavy industry vital for the war effort, in comparison, where given increased rations
5
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Germany’s imported goods
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key imports: oil, iron ore and food
- USSR: source of grain
- Poland: source of coal
- Sweden: source of iron ore
6
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Rationing introduced in Germany
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- introduced in September 1939 - meat, fats and other items such as tobacco
- after Germany invaded the USSR in 1941 rationing fell
- meat rations: fell by 80%
- fruit, vegetables and potatoes included in rationing
