Propaganda

• Posters were created by the MoI to:

  • Encourage support for the war
  • Convince people to act in a particular way
  • Appeal to patriotism
  • To educate about the war
• MoI told people what they could/couldn't do. He published large numbers of pamphlets, books, short info films and newsreel to maintain morale
• Dr Carrot encouraged people to make curried carrot, jam and Carrolade (made from juices of carrots and swede). The potato was similar with a character called Potato Pete who had his own song that was played on the radio
• 'Dig for Victory' was set up by GB M of Agriculture
• Many people in towns kept hens and rabbits
• A government scheme led by Lord Beaverbrook
• This covered some of the cost of building the Spitfires which were essential in the Battle of Britain
• Nazim of Hyderabad (Indian Prince) donated so much money that 152 Spitfires were named in his honour