Wanted for Incitement to Murder.
$1,037 · Offered by Biblio
[1940]. A German propaganda leaflet designed as a "wanted" poster, depicting Churchill with a Tommy gun and a cigar - an attempt that proved counterproductive: "Goebbels had thousands of the leaflets dropped over Britain. He ceased the program within two weeks, when he realized the image was only boosting Churchill's popularity among Britons" (Manchester & Reid, p. 190). On the verso is the notice, "This gangster, who you see in his element in the picture, incites you by his example to participate in a form of warfare in which women, children and ordinary civilians shall take leading parts. This absolutely criminal form of warfare which is forbidden by the Hague Convention will be punished according to military law. Save at least your families from the horrors of war!". Single sheet (196 x 130 mm), printed both sides. A little toned, a couple corners creased, else in exemplary condition. William Manchester & Paul Reid, The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965, 2012.
- Year: 1940
- Binding: unknown
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