Radio Propaganda in Gret Britain During World War II

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Outline Thesis: Though Britain’s victory in World War II was due to international alliances, radio propaganda was a primary factor in the nation’s success and economic endurance throughout the war. I. Introduction II. Unfavorable circumstances during WWII for Britain A. Time period, historical context B. Growing need for international relations and communications III. Development of alliances and nationalism A. Radio/television broadcasts and propaganda’s impact 1. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) IV. Broadcasting A. Civilian life and its relevance B. Raising morale C. Unrealistic broadcasts, fantasizing imperialism VI. Increased tensions A. Realities of radio broadcasting 1. Merging interests of the US and Britain 2. Exposure of British weaknesses VII. Acquiring advantages A. Mental vs. material advantages in British recovery B. Opposing nations broadcasting demoralizing programs VIII. Conclusion The essential resources needed for a country in the modern world to exist are often overlooked. A strong internal government is one fraction of the big picture, alongside international relations, globalization, and the growth of communications. The importance of these qualities is prioritized especially during periods of war. 20th century innovations in technology brought about the radio, which spread propaganda and other wartime communications on both a national and global scale. Though Britain’s victory in World War II was due to international alliances, radio propaganda was a primary factor in the nation’s success and e... ... middle of paper ... ...r II - Vol.1. New York: Marshall Canvendish, 2005. Print. 13 Mar 2014. Nott, James J. Music for the People: Popular Music and Dance in Interwar Britain. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Print. 17 Mar 2014. Short, K.R.M. Film & Radio Propaganda in World War II. 1st ed. Knoxville: The University of Tennessee Press, 1983. Print. 28 Mar 2014. Stewart, Ian, and Susan L. Carruthers. War, Culture, and the Media: Representations of the Military in 20th Century Britain. Madison: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1996. Print. 14 Mar 2014. Wilt, Alan F. Food for War: Agriculture and Rearmament in Britain before the Second World War. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001. Print. 7 April 2014. Wood, Ian S. Britain, Ireland, and the Second World War. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2010. Print. 12 Mar 2014.

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