Axis Propaganda during WWII

    Since the first half of 20th century, Propaganda has been a powerful and persuasive tool. Under Hitler's watch, the Nazi Germany has controlled Mass Media in every single level and also has created innumerous of unprecedented techniques. 

    The man responsible for such a structured censor machine was named Joseph Goebbels. He "began to create the Führer myth around the person of Hitler and to institute the ritual of party celebrations and demonstrations that played a decisive role in converting the masses to Nazism. In addition, he spread propaganda by continuing his rigorous schedule of speech making" (Heiber, 2022).

    In the picture below, it is possible to notice the concept of the "Myth creation". Adolf Hitler is found in the image foreground and in a much bigger size than the people behind. The usage of German word for "leader" is still highly associated to his image. In Fascist societies, the strong leader figure is desirable and widely explored. 

Translation: "Yes, we follow our leader"

Joseph Goebbels

References

1997, M. (2020, October 27). LOS PRINCIPIOS DE LA PROPAGANDA NAZI. Constitución Política. Retrieved December 13, 2022, from https://clasecontitucionmmvs.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/los-principios-de-la-propaganda-nazi/

Heiber, H. (2022, October 25). Joseph Goebbels | Biography, Propaganda, Images, Death, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Joseph-Goebbels

Pellegrini, L. (2020, January 24). Nazistas, mestres das fake news. Uma mentira repetida mil vezes torna-se verdade. Luis Pellegrini. Retrieved December 13, 2022, from https://www.luispellegrini.com.br/nazistas-mestres-das-fake-news-uma-mentira-repetida-mil-vezes-torna-se-verdade/