Graduation Year
2024
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
History
Program or Major
History
Faculty Advisor
Thomas Wheatland
Second Faculty Advisor
Irina Mukhina
Abstract
The time around World War II saw an increase of countries using propaganda to spread their message, the result of which can be seen even today with modern advertising. During the war these countries had to convince their populations to support their militaries in both victories and defeats. Despite the differences between the fascism in Nazi Germany and the communism in the Soviet Union, many of these propaganda posters have some overarching similarities that can be connected. Some of which can be seen in their depictions of the enemy and with their call back to nationalism. To gain a better understanding of the importance of propaganda usage during World War II, this thesis will be discussing the said similarities and differences in propaganda posters from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
Recommended Citation
Bell, Kolbe, "Telling a Story Through Posters: A Comparison of Nazi and Soviet Propaganda Posters during World War II" (2024). Honors Theses. 144.
https://digitalcommons.assumption.edu/honorstheses/144