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Forcing Italy to surrender - WW2 Propaganda
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Forcing Italy to surrender - WW2 Propaganda
To Unconditional surrender. When success goes to the head - defeat goes to " de-feet" !. Allegory on Allied advances toward defeating Mussolini in Italy. Date: 1943
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1943 Advance Allies Boot Communication Defeat Forcing Mediterranean Postal Propaganda Surrender Surrendering Surrenders Words Alied Mailing Unconditional
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Forcing Italy to Surrender: An Allegory on Allied Advances Towards Defeating Mussolini in Italy (1943) This propaganda print, created in 1943, illustrates the Allied forces' relentless march towards the unconditional surrender of Italy during World War II. The image, filled with vibrant colors and dynamic energy, is a powerful testament to the determination and resilience of the Allied forces as they pushed northwards along the Mediterranean Front. The cartoonish caricature at the center of the print depicts a jubilant figure representing the Allied forces, with one foot triumphantly planted on the Italian boot, symbolizing the Italian Peninsula. The caption, "When success goes to the head - defeat goes to 'de-feet'!" adds a playful yet poignant touch to the image. The image was likely used for mailing or as a cover for communication materials during the war, reflecting the importance of propaganda in boosting morale and maintaining public support for the war effort. The print's bold design and clever wordplay would have resonated with Americans and other Allied nations, reinforcing their belief in the eventual victory against the Axis powers. Historically, this print marks a significant moment in the European theater of World War II, as the Allied forces' successful invasion of Sicily in July 1943 set the stage for the eventual fall of Mussolini and the Italian government's surrender on September 8, 1943. The print serves as a visual reminder of the pivotal role that the Allied forces played in the defeat of Italy and the eventual Allied victory in Europe.
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