Erik Krogh Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I have two interesting artifacts apparenty used by the Allies to discourage U-Boat enlistment. It would be appreciated if anyone has information as to how these were used.The first is a "comic book" approach telling the sad story of 18-year-old G?nther Harthmuth's short career in the U-Bootwaffe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Fold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Detail of left side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Back cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Here is the second piece, a pull-out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 ... the message... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Back side posing the questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 And the answers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Interesting...the covers give a "first glance" appearance that they are actual GERMAN publications... only upon opening or reading the text is the trcik revealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I have never seen anything like this!! Is there a way to get a closeup of the comics?Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardT Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I have two interesting artifacts apparenty used by the Allies to discourage U-Boat enlistment.Very nice Eric. I was going through a box of paper today and came across a photocopy of the same cartoon. I don't remember where I got it but it was probably 30 years ago. I have seen both items before but I don't know much else about them.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 I have never seen anything like this!! Is there a way to get a closeup of the comics?PaulHere you go, Paul! Best resolution that would meet the 150k constraint. Hope that you can read the text.Best,Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Second strip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 Third strip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Great Stuff Erik!!! Thank you very much for the great scans. The pamphlet is a keeper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetauchretter Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Hello, Very nice propaganda items you have ! I own 2 of the pull down propaganda cards and I have them on display in my Tauchretter collection . I like them next to my tauchretters as a way of showing what can happen to a u-boat sailor if his boat is attacked and sunk , you may need your tauchretter as a life saver or drown ! This pull down card has some vivid graphics for the would be u-boat crewmen ! This is what info I have on this pull down propaganda card:It was produced by the P.W.E. agency and was first dropped by British planes on the night of 05/06 April 1942 and the last time it was dropped by the RAF was on the night of 04/05 September 1942 and is approx. 10 cm x 20 cm . The other u-boat propaganda comic book type I have been looking for since 1977 ! I first saw a small copy of this in the book THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC by TERRY HUGHES and JOHN COSTELLO , 1977 and found on page 290 . If you ever want to sell this please let me know , I have a nice home for it between 2 more tauchretters ;-)This 4 pager was also produced by the P.W.E. AGENCY A in 1942 and first dropped by the RAF on the night of 10/11 April 1942 and the last night drop by the RAF was on 02/03 1942 . Very nive items and thank you for the close up detailed pictures ! Here is a shot of my 2 pull down cards . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) Joe,Nice Tauchretter display, including the two pull-down propaganda pieces!Thank you very much for the information regarding the production and distribution of these pieces. I don't know anything about the P.W.E. agancy, but I'll begin my research.Will most certainly keep you in mind if I decide to sell my "comic book".Best Regards,ErikHello, Very nice propaganda items you have ! I own 2 of the pull down propaganda cards and I have them on display in my Tauchretter collection . I like them next to my tauchretters as a way of showing what can happen to a u-boat sailor if his boat is attacked and sunk , you may need your tauchretter as a life saver or drown ! This pull down card has some vivid graphics for the would be u-boat crewmen ! This is what info I have on this pull down propaganda card:It was produced by the P.W.E. agency and was first dropped by British planes on the night of 05/06 April 1942 and the last time it was dropped by the RAF was on the night of 04/05 September 1942 and is approx. 10 cm x 20 cm . The other u-boat propaganda comic book type I have been looking for since 1977 ! I first saw a small copy of this in the book THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC by TERRY HUGHES and JOHN COSTELLO , 1977 and found on page 290 . If you ever want to sell this please let me know , I have a nice home for it between 2 more tauchretters ;-)This 4 pager was also produced by the P.W.E. AGENCY A in 1942 and first dropped by the RAF on the night of 10/11 April 1942 and the last night drop by the RAF was on 02/03 1942 . Very nive items and thank you for the close up detailed pictures ! Here is a shot of my 2 pull down cards . Edited June 21, 2007 by Erik Krogh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsun Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hello Erik,here are some other allied propaganda flyers from my collection. Please note the text "LUFTPOST" (airmail). Had someone more information about this flyers? Best regards,Monsun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsun Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsun Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Second flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardT Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Great pieces Monsun.Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetauchretter Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hello Erik,here are some other allied propaganda flyers from my collection. Please note the text "LUFTPOST" (airmail). Had someone more information about this flyers? Best regards,Monsun Hello , This propaganda LUFTPOST EXTRABLATT was printed in England in 1943 . Here is some info on it :Print date :1943Production agency : P.W.E ( Political Warfare Executive ) Pages : 2First dropped over Germany : Night of 09/10 July 1943Last dropped over Germany : Night of 30/31 August 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetauchretter Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Second flyerHello , This propaganda flyer with the image of D?nitz was printed in England in 1942 . Here is some info on this leaflet :Printed :1942Pages:2Production Agency : P.W.E.First night drop over Germany : 06/07 October 1942Last night drop : 21/22 December 1942 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Monsun - thank you very much for posting your fliers! Great pieces!!Richard - thanks for adding the production and distribution details. Greatly appreciated!Best,Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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