Target: North Korean Troops
Remarks: Surrender Appeal leaflet, pointing out to enemy troops the contrast between the artillery and air power they will face and the good treatment they could receive in a prisoner camp.
Front
Text:
"TIME IS RUNNING OUT!"
"The UN forces opposing you are getting stronger every day. More and more tanks and artillery arrive each day to be used against you. More planes appear in the skies each day to strafe your columns and bomb your positions. The odds against you are increasing sharply. Time is short.
"Life or death is your choice. You will have no chance against massed tanks, artillery, and aircraft. Surrender while there is still time. Your life will be safe.You will get food, medicinal care, and rest. The United Nations guarantees you this good treatment. Live to help your family and to build a strong and free Korea.
"SURRENDER NOW!"
Back
Center Text:
"THIS IS YOUR CHOICE"
Top left hand picture text:
"To fight against heavy odds"
(photograph of UN airplanes in flight)
"And be bombed and strafed by planes"
Bottom left hand picture text:
"And pounded by heavy artillery"
(photograph of UN artillery arriving on Korean dock)
Top right hand text:
"To surrender now"
(photograph of North Korean prisoners eating)
"And have plenty of food"
Bottom right hand text:
"And prompt medical care"
(photograph medical care)
*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.*
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