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English: Propaganda leaflet dropped by air, late 1917.

To further illustrate the use of Turkish prisoners for British Propaganda purposes, here is another example.

The note basically says: Come on over fellows, I am having a great time being a POW. This picture also demonstrates another issue. The lack of care in presentation of the subject. In this picture, the photographer made a classic error. I am not sure if it was intentional but it stands out like a wart and was sure to be picked up by the viewer.

Bear in mind that the written portion of this propaganda sheet was meant for a confined audience. The bulk of the readers were illiterate and thus the picture was the key source of the information. If the Allies got the picture wrong then the whole effect was destroyed.

This pic is taken in a wonderful bucolic setting to illustrate the luxurious life in an Egyptian POW camp. Flowing vines, comfort, clean clothes and a happy smile. These are all calculated to appeal to the heart strings of the average Mehmet who came from the peasantry. This was wealth beyond his personal belief and it was here for the taking and enjoyment, so long as he surrendered as a POW.
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Source http://alh-research.tripod.com/Light_Horse/index.blog?topic_id=1104425
Author British Psy war ops WW I

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