Showing posts with label north korean communism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label north korean communism. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Korean War: UN Propaganda Posters (part 8)

Target: North Korean communist forces

Remarks: Semi-tactical leaflet directed at new enemy units on the battlefront. 

Front
Right hand text:
"WARNING!
"NORTH KOREAN REPLACEMENT TROOPS..."


 Left hand text:
"YOU ARE BEING LEAD TO YOUR DEATH" (direct translation: "Do you know there will be dead bodies in front of you?)


Back
Text translation (from right to left):
"BATTLEFIELD INFORMATION FOR THE NORTH KOREAN REPLACEMENT SOLDIER

"WHAT WILL I FACE?

"YOU WILL FACE:

"The bloodiest battlefield in the history of war. The greatest number of nations ever allied together to destroy a single force. Liquid-fire bombs, tanks and flame-throwers--with only the rifle you hold in your hand to combat them. 

"WHY AM I HERE?

"Because thousands and thousands of North Korean soldiers who proceeded you have lost their lives and you are being sent into the human sea to replace them.

"WHAT THEN SHALL I DO?

"Many thousands of wise North Korean officers and men who came before you have found ways of escaping secretly and crossing over as friends to the United Nations lines. They are living happily and receiving the good treatment guaranteed by the United Nations. 

"YOU HAVE A CHOICE---

"LIFE-----OR DEATH?

*These posters come from my grandfather. He was assigned by the US Army to the United Nations as an information officer during the Korean War for which he was awarded the Bronze Star.*

Monday, January 6, 2014

Korean War: UN Propaganda Posters (part 7)

Target: Farmers of Hwang Hao-Do

Remarks: Leaflet designed to induce the farmers not to work for the communists.

Front
Text:
"The Communist Squeeze!"

Back
Left hand black box text:
"Farmers of Hwang Hae Do

Center black box text:
"Don't work for the communists!
Hide your grain!"


Left hand picture text:
"Official Tax"

Center picture text:
"Volunteer donations"

Labels on bags as follows:
  • Agriculture Instructors
  • Propagandists
  • Self-Defense Squad
  • Cell Chairmen
  • Appraisal Committee
  • People's committee
Right hand picture text:
"Farmer's reward!"

Text on farmer's leaflet:
"Hero"

*These posters come from my grandfather. He was assigned by the US Army to the United Nations as an information officer during the Korean War for which he was awarded the Bronze Star.*