German Air Drop Propaganda (V.1) Leaflet
(Dropped on Italy)
in 1944
A TYPICAL AIR DROPPED PROPOGANDA LEAFLET TELLING OF THE
HORRORS OF THE V.1 FLYING BOMBS (The Buzz Bomb or Doodlebug)
Dropped over Italy in 1944 in an attempt to lower allied troop morale.
TEXT READS.
"JUST PRICK UP YOUR EARS TO THIS AND GUESS WHAT!
For months your politicians have been telling you that the new German secret weapon is just propaganda, a mouthfulof bombastic talk. However, since June 16th, your so-called free press has been put under the most rigid censorship.
WHY ?
Because since June 16th plain facts are speaking.
V NUMBER 1
V Number 1, those roaring monsters of the air, are smashing London and the supply bases in England with dreadful presision. Regarding V Number 1 the Fisrt Lord of the Admiralty Alexander made it plai that England is facing hard times, that the new German weapon is the most modern and most deadly form of attack from the air.
You fellows on the Italian front are lucky to be far away from the hell turned loose over England.
The American Jew Baruch gave orders to "Butcher" Harris to indiscriminately kill German women and children, Our women and children.
V NUMBER 1
is giving the answer.
AI-078-6-44
£20