Sunday, November 20, 2011

Propaganda maps


http://www.geographictravels.com/2009/09/japanese-war-propaganda-maps-for-kids.html

Propaganda maps are ones that can be used to convey a particular political, economic, or advertising message. The examples I have above are from a World War 2 book used to convey a message to the children of Japan and wht the government wanted them to believe. In the first picture you see Brittan and America commiting crimes in areas around Japan while trying to infiltrate their home islands. However the second map shows the victorious Japanese defeating the western powers and bringing peace and stability to the region. This is an extremely effective tool and was used by both sides during WW2 in order for them to convey their message to rally popular support at home.

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