Original WWII German Propaganda Leaflet ‘Dreaming’ Allied Soldiers December 1944

Original WWII German propaganda leaflet aimed at Allied servicemen during the Second World War.
The colour-printed front depicts a young woman accompanied by the words ‘A girl can dream, can’t she?’, followed by the warning ‘But take care the reality is not a nightmare’.
Below this image are wounded and disabled servicemen, including men using crutches and a man in a wheelchair, alongside the words ‘Buy War Bonds’.
The reverse carries the prominent heading ‘DREAMING’ and describes an idealised vision of a soldier returning home to his loved one after the war.
The propaganda text then attempts to destroy this vision by confronting the soldier with the possibility of being killed or returning home seriously wounded.
It refers to the possibility of his loved ones receiving a telegram beginning with the words ‘The War Office regrets to announce…’ and to the potential loss of an arm or leg.
The message deliberately exploits fears of death, mutilation and the consequences these could have for the serviceman’s relationship with his loved one.
Phrases including ‘Death and Mutilation’ and ‘You have everything to lose and absolutely nothing to gain!!!’ were intended to undermine the morale and willingness to fight among Allied servicemen.
The printed code ‘398/12 44’ appears in the lower right corner, dating the leaflet to December 1944.
Leaflets of this type formed part of German psychological warfare and were distributed to encourage fear, doubt and homesickness among Allied troops.
The example is in used condition with folds, creases and signs of use clearly visible in the photos.
A striking original propaganda item dating from the final months of 1944.
Perfect for your militaria or World War II collection!

Article number: 20405

Original WWII German propaganda leaflet aimed at Allied servicemen during the Second World War

The colour-printed front depicts a young woman accompanied by the words ‘A girl can dream, can’t she?’, followed by the warning ‘But take care the reality is not a nightmare’.
Below this image are wounded and disabled servicemen, including men using crutches and a man in a wheelchair, alongside the words ‘Buy War Bonds’.
The reverse carries the prominent heading ‘DREAMING’ and describes an idealised vision of a soldier returning home to his loved one after the war.
The propaganda text then attempts to destroy this vision by confronting the soldier with the possibility of being killed or returning home seriously wounded.
It refers to the possibility of his loved ones receiving a telegram beginning with the words ‘The War Office regrets to announce…’ and to the potential loss of an arm or leg.
The message deliberately exploits fears of death, mutilation and the consequences these could have for the serviceman’s relationship with his loved one.
Phrases including ‘Death and Mutilation’ and ‘You have everything to lose and absolutely nothing to gain!!!’ were intended to undermine the morale and willingness to fight among Allied servicemen.
The printed code ‘398/12 44’ appears in the lower right corner, dating the leaflet to December 1944.
Leaflets of this type formed part of German psychological warfare and were distributed to encourage fear, doubt and homesickness among Allied troops.
The example is in used condition with folds, creases and signs of use clearly visible in the photos.
A striking original propaganda item dating from the final months of 1944.
Perfect for your militaria or World War II collection!

Article number: 20405