Original WWII German Propaganda Leaflet ‘When Will the War Be Over?’ US 84th Division

Original WWII German propaganda leaflet aimed at American servicemen during the final phase of the Second World War.
This colour-printed leaflet carries the striking title ‘When Will the War Be Over?’ and shows an American flag opposite the flag of Nazi Germany on the front.
The text specifically mentions Sgt. George Atkinson of the US 84th Infantry Division, who according to the leaflet asked ‘When will the War be over?’ after being captured by German forces.
The German propaganda message attempts to create doubt about the duration of the war and claims that Allied predictions of a rapid German collapse had proven incorrect.
At the bottom, the reader is confronted with the question of what would happen to American servicemen once the fighting in Europe had ended.
The reverse again displays an American flag, this time opposite the Japanese flag, accompanied by the prominent words ‘FOR YOU’.
The message suggests that after the end of the war in Europe, American soldiers would be sent to fight Japan in the tropical regions of the Pacific.
A Soviet flag with hammer and sickle is also depicted alongside the words ‘WORLD WAR III?’, suggesting that another conflict could follow after Germany and Japan.
The final message claims that the war could continue for the American soldier for many more years, even if he survived the current fighting.
The printed code ‘648 SK 1 C’ appears in the lower left corner.
The leaflet is an interesting example of German psychological warfare using fears of further deployment in the Pacific and a possible future conflict with the Soviet Union in an attempt to undermine American morale.
The example is in used condition with discoloration, folds and signs of use clearly visible in the photos.
A striking original propaganda item aimed at American troops during the final phase of the Second World War.
Perfect for your militaria or World War II collection!

Article number: 20403

Original WWII German propaganda leaflet aimed at American servicemen during the final phase of the Second World War

This colour-printed leaflet carries the striking title ‘When Will the War Be Over?’ and shows an American flag opposite the flag of Nazi Germany on the front.
The text specifically mentions Sgt. George Atkinson of the US 84th Infantry Division, who according to the leaflet asked ‘When will the War be over?’ after being captured by German forces.
The German propaganda message attempts to create doubt about the duration of the war and claims that Allied predictions of a rapid German collapse had proven incorrect.
At the bottom, the reader is confronted with the question of what would happen to American servicemen once the fighting in Europe had ended.
The reverse again displays an American flag, this time opposite the Japanese flag, accompanied by the prominent words ‘FOR YOU’.
The message suggests that after the end of the war in Europe, American soldiers would be sent to fight Japan in the tropical regions of the Pacific.
A Soviet flag with hammer and sickle is also depicted alongside the words ‘WORLD WAR III?’, suggesting that another conflict could follow after Germany and Japan.
The final message claims that the war could continue for the American soldier for many more years, even if he survived the current fighting.
The printed code ‘648 SK 1 C’ appears in the lower left corner.
The leaflet is an interesting example of German psychological warfare using fears of further deployment in the Pacific and a possible future conflict with the Soviet Union in an attempt to undermine American morale.
The example is in used condition with discoloration, folds and signs of use clearly visible in the photos.
A striking original propaganda item aimed at American troops during the final phase of the Second World War.
Perfect for your militaria or World War II collection!

Article number: 20403