Nationalism

“Propaganda is not an end in itself, but a means to an end. If the means achieves the end then the means is good………the new Ministry has no other aim than to unite the nation behind the ideal of the national revolution.” - Joseph Goebbels



Joseph Goebbels was a German politician and Reich Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany. Goebbels has one of Hitler's closest associates and most devout followers. He was known for his zealous oratory and anti-Semitism.



**"You Are the Front"**

As Germany prepared for and carried out World War II, it implemented a variety of forms of propaganda. It was important to convince the public to fight and that it was necessary to do so.



“One People, One Reich, One Führer”

 By establishing a rudimentary worship for the Führer (Leader), Adolf Hitler was established as the absolute head of the government and to some a semi-deity. This inspired the public to work harder and do more for the Reich, having been convinced by the Führer propaganda that the war was a sort of holy quest or crusade. The Führer worship also helped instill pride in Germany and the Reich among the German people. This style propaganda was also heavily reinforced by speeches and radio broadcasts.

@http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/ww2/german/naziprop.htm
 * Nazi Propaganda** (source of information and posters)