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Wer hat den blitzkrieg gewollt?
Ppropaganda leaflet, including images of soldiers at a rally and aircraft in flight, one with open bomb doors.
Eine Kleine Clique
German document about the plot against Hitler was organised by a small clique of former generals and lists them. In addition other German language news.
Letter to George Thomson from his father
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Notes that they had heard news of heavy raids on Leipzig and Berlin but at heavy loss of 79. Comments on incendiaries. continues with news, chat and gossip as well as descriptions of activities. Mentions Anzio beachhead still in news as well as…
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Catches up with mail to and from. Mentions possible restrictions on parcels in the future. Comments on weather and his exams. Catches up with family news. Goes on with description of activities, gardening shopping and getting ration books stamped.…
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Acknowledges his latest letter and glad to know he was well and relieved that raider had not been near him. Comments on Nazi difficulties in repairing dams. Mentions recent Shirley Temple film she had seen. Mentions war in desert. Asks if he was…
Letter to George Thomson from his parents
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Mentions office sport and acknowledges receipt of letters. Glad he had a nice outing to Wolverhampton and noted parcel had arrived. Pleased to say the burglar had been caught. Continues with family news, news of activities and gossip, his success at…
Letter to George Thomson from his parents
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Makes comments on Georges recent letter and pleased to hear he had received parcel. Sending enclosed envelopes in case NAAFI stocks low. Mention letters from family, police making no further progress with burglaries and other news. Mentions work…
Letter to George Thomson from his parents
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Sending and enclosed letter and expects he is settling into his new quarters at Heath Park. Catches up with gossip of activities and acquaintances included some who were interested in his training photographs and little model plane. Continues with…
"We are seven - " hold bombing record
Albert Millson and crew leaving their Halifax. Between them the crew have completed 228 operational flights.
Unbeschränkter Nationaler Notstand
President Roosevelt’s address to the American people is reproduced. He describes the steps being taken to respond to what he calls an unprecedented national emergency, preparing the military, navy and civil protection to protect American interests…
Von der Maas bis an die Memel
The leaflet reflects on the RAF’s impact on the German war industry from 1941 to 1943, forcing it to move to the East as a result of its more explosive bombs and longer flight capabilities with the Stirling and Liberator.
An explanation is given…
An explanation is given…
Wir schlagen zurück
Overleaf are memorial crosses with the names of Rotterdam, Warsaw, Leuven and Amiens, stating underneath: “Total war against the weaker did not hurt you”.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality…
Wer Haß sät, wird Rache ernten
The leaflet points out that Hitler’s occupation of countries and, often, civilian deaths have led to anger and revenge against his soldiers, police officers and officials. The Germans are given uncomplimentary nicknames and activities against them…
German language propaganda leaflet
The leaflet refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to their death. Instead, there are said to be significant U-boat losses, mirroring 1917-18 when reporting of losses was suppressed. Gaps are being…
Das War Hamburg
Claims that the RAF is getting stronger, the nights shorter, the Luftwaffe was helpless and showing several reconnaissance photographs of damage to Hamburg. Includes a quote by Churchill 'From now on we will bomb Germany on an ever larger scale,…
Was hat die Annektion Polens mit Freiheit und Sozialismus zu tun?
The leaflet questions whether the Germans are in fact fighting for freedom and socialism against plutocrats in light of Poland’s annexation.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are…
Crise en Allemagne
Le Courrier de l’Air No. 38, 1941
The main article mocks Hitler’s claim that he will follow his intuition to lead the armed forces. It suggests that he dismissed Field Marshal von Brauchitsch, and other military commanders, as a scapegoat…
The main article mocks Hitler’s claim that he will follow his intuition to lead the armed forces. It suggests that he dismissed Field Marshal von Brauchitsch, and other military commanders, as a scapegoat…
Kieler Wahre Nachrichten
The leaflet tries to make comparisons between 1917-1918 and 1939-1940 with victory in the east followed by a return to misery. It refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to their death. Instead,…
Wer Sind Die Plutokraten?
A map illustrating German and Austrian residences is entitled “Who are the Plutocrats?”.
Kieler Wahre Nachrichten - London - first year
The leaflet refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to…
Kieler Wahre Nachrichten - London - first year
The leaflet refutes the claim in the German press that ships forming part of British convoys are going to…
Sie fuhren nach Engelland. Sie kehren nicht mehr heim
There is a photograph of Lieutenant Otto Kretschmer, “the wolf of the Atlantic”, arriving at an English port as a prisoner of war. The OKW is asked to confirm the whereabouts of Günther Prien, said to be one of only three U-boat commanders Hitler…
Announcement to the population of occupied Holland
A leaflet explaining that food supplies are to be dropped by aircraft and providing instructions on how to act.
Flight Lieutenant Jamie Barr DFC
A biography of Jamie's time in the RAF.
My Crew
A history of Jamie Barr's crew.
Sternenbanner 14 September 1944
The Allies’ summer offensive is outlined, with five European capitals liberated and six allied army groups threatening Berlin from the western border. Further countries are fighting back.
There is a description of allied army successes in the West.…
There is a description of allied army successes in the West.…
Luftpost Nummer 42
A propaganda leaflet dropped on Germany by the RAF.