Ysgol
Gyfun Cwmtawe Comprehensive School
History
Department
Presents
First
World War
Propaganda
Posters
This
web site has been created to develop links between schools, and make History
accessible to pupils of all abilities by creating stimulating activities.
The
site contains examples of propaganda posters used by different countries
during World War I. They are organized into galleries for you to
view and are accompanied by pupil's responses to them. They cover a range
of categories, and countries, and can be used in conjunction with the resources
available on this site.
What
is propaganda?
Propaganda is publicity
designed by the government to influence peoples' opinions. This is achieved
by exaggerating, lying or telling half the truth. Governments around the
world use propaganda for a variety of purposes during war.
This
site focuses on four themes:
The
Home Front - posters which concentrate on
boosting morale at home.
Recruitment
- posters which encourage people to join the
army.
Mocking
The Enemy - posters which make fun of the
enemy.
The
Glory Of War - posters which make war seem
heroic and exciting.
Choose
a Category: