Psychological warfare leaflets of the United States Army Forces in the Pacific, 1945.

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Psychological warfare leaflets of the United States Army Forces in the Pacific, 1945.

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Leaflets, in Japanese, with English translations, used by General MacArthur's forces in the Pacific during WWII to induce Japan's capitulation. Materials created by the United States Army, Pacific Forces, Psychological Warfare Branch. Collected by Lt. Col. Claude Edward Hawley. (Folders 1-4). Also with a set of 9 aerial military photographs of Iwo Jima Island landscapes, marked with lines and captions. All photographs formerly owned by C. L. Grace of Belmont, 1946. (Folder 5).

5 folders in 1 box (.25 linear feet)

eng,

jpn,

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United States. Army. Forces, Pacific. Psychological Warfare Branch

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The Psychological Warfare Branch of the United States Armed Forces was a military unit that created and distributed propaganda during the Second World War. The Southwest Pacific office, which was located in Australia, dealt with the Phillippines, Japan, Southeast Asia and other nearby areas. They printed millions of propaganda leaflets and had them air-dropped into conflict zones. Many of the leaflets targeted Japanese readers, though some were created for other local civilian popul...

Hawley, Claude Edward, 1914-1971

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Grace, C.L.

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