Britain re-created the World War I Ministry of Information for the duration of World War II to generate propaganda to influence the population towards support for the war effort. A wide range of media was employed aimed at local and overseas audiences. Traditional forms such as newspapers and posters were joined by new media including cinema (film), newsreels and radio. A wide range of themes were addressed, fostering hostility to the enemy, support for allies, and specific pro war projects such as conserving metal and growing vegetables.
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- ⭐ Core Definition: British propaganda during World War II
- British propaganda during World War II in the context of Merchant navy
- British propaganda during World War II in the context of Careless Talk Costs Lives (propaganda)
British propaganda during World War II in the context of Merchant navy
A merchant navy or merchant marine is the fleet of merchant vessels that are registered in a specific country. On merchant vessels, seafarers of various ranks and sometimes members of maritime trade unions are required by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) to carry Merchant Mariner's Documents.
King George V bestowed the title of the "Merchant Navy" on the British merchant shipping fleets following their service in World War I; since then a number of other nations have also adopted use of that title or the similar "Merchant Marine".In most jurisdictions, they are seen on the same level as Road or Air Transportation. However, in some countries, such as the UK, due to their uniformed identity and previous war and peace time contributions they are seen as a uniformed 'service'. This is demonstrated in the UK by the Red Ensign and Blue Ensign being on the sides of the Cenotaph in London.
View the full Wikipedia page for Merchant navyBritish propaganda during World War II in the context of Careless Talk Costs Lives (propaganda)
"Careless Talk Costs Lives" was a British propaganda campaign during World War II meant to discourage open discussion of sensitive or secret military and intelligence operations among the Allied forces.
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