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

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Korean War: UN Propaganda Posters (part 12)

Target: NK civilians

Remarks: This leaflet was designed for Plan Strike.

Artwork: Photo showing explosions of bombs

Front
Text:
"YOU WERE WARNED"

Back
Text (from right to left):
"COMMUNIST MILITARY TARGETS
"D E S T R O Y E D

"The UNC warned you that the Communist military targets un this area would be  destroyed.

"Many of them have been destroyed--Others will continue to be destroyed.

"You can see with your own eyes the power of the UNC air forces. And remember this--if the Communists again build military installations and store war materials with this area, UNC fighters and bombers will again destroy them. We were able to warn you the first time. The UNC may not be able to warn you of the next air strike. 

"WHERE IS THE COMMUNIST AIR FORCE?

"Did your rulers send their airplanes to protect you? Or is their talk of an air force just 'so much wind'?

"Before the bombing the UNC gave you ample warning to save your life. Here is another warning. 

"SOME OF THE BOMBS DROPPED IN THE RAID WILL NOT EXPLODE IMMEDIATELY. THEY ARE SET TO GO OFF HOURS AND DAYS LATER.

"Do no go near the danger area--you will only risk your life."

*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.*

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Korean War: UN Propaganda Posters (part 11)

Target: North Koreans

Remarks: Leaflet (divisive) designed to alienate North Koreans from their communist regime by showing that its army brings danger to civilian life and property.

Artwork:

  • Front: Illustration of NKA troops occupying a civilian house.
  • Back: Illustration of NKA troop billet being bombed by UN planes. 

Front
Text:
"If you take the People's Army into your house, you expose yourself to another's death.

"AS A HUNTER TRAPS HIS GAME,

"THE UN BOMBERS ALWAYS TRAP THE PEOPLE'S ARMY!"

Back
Text:
"Wherever the People's Army may go, they will be hit like this.

"KEEP THE PEOPLE'S ARMY AWAY FROM YOU!

"TELL THEM THERE IS A CONTAGIOUS DISEASE IN YOUR HOUSE!"

*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.*