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Original WWII German Propaganda Leaflet – Jews are your eternal enemies! – Rare
$210.00This leaflet is a Nazi propaganda poster in Russian from World War II, highly antisemitic and targeted at people under Soviet control. It uses caricatures and text to incite hatred against Jews and to link them with Stalin and Bolshevism. Front Side Translation Text around the caricature: “Jews are your eternal enemies! Stalin and the Jews – one gang of criminals. Down with Jewish power!” Back Side Translation It consists of a list of rhetorical questions blaming Jews for every problem under Soviet rule. After each question, the answer given is always: “Jews!” (ЖИДЫ). Examples (clean translation): Who ruined your rich country and turned you into beggars? – The Jews! Who seized the best housing for themselves? – The Jews! Who pushed the people into war, while staying safe themselves? – The Jews! Who drenched your land with blood and tears and brought you famine? – The Jews! Who supported your executioner Stalin? – The Jews! Who dishonored and committed violence against your wives and daughters? – The Jews! Who robbed you of your last possessions and drained your strength? – The Jews! Who attacked the capitalists the most, but then greedily took your money? – The Jews! Who sent millions of people to concentration camps? – The Jews! Who tortured millions of you in the cellars of the NKVD? – The Jews! Who started the war? – The Jews! Who invented Stakhanovism to exploit you better? – The Jews! Who, under Stalin’s orders, destroyed your crops and killed your cattle? – The Jews! Who, under Stalin, destroyed your machines and tools? – The Jews! Who, under Stalin, destroyed the roads to make delivery of supplies impossible? – The Jews! Who invented the sadistic tortures of the NKVD in which your brothers died? – The Jews!
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Original WWII German Propaganda for Germans! – Deutsche Volksgenossen! – Fully Translated – Rare
$245.00The leaflet is addressed to “Deutsche Volksgenossen!” (German compatriots!) and was designed to instruct civilians in occupied or soon-to-be occupied territories on how to behave when Allied forces advanced into their towns and cities. German Comrades! Although our heroically fighting soldiers have done everything in heavy battles and exemplary bravery to repel the enemy, he has penetrated into our Lower Rhenish homeland.If you now have to live under foreign occupation, then be aware that you have great duties towards your people and Führer, your fighting sons and fathers. The entire nation looks to you!The fallen call upon you! Ask yourselves, in every difficult situation, what is expected of you, and then act as is right. What is expected of you? How should you behave? 1. You must uphold the honor of your great nation.If the enemy proclaims: “Germany will collapse the moment our soldiers set foot across its borders,” then he has deceived himself.Prove to the enemy that you will never surrender your honor.Whoever forgets dignity and honor is despised not only by us but even more so by the enemy. 2. Whoever cooperates with the enemy, whoever gives voluntary assistance to the hostile military power, commits treason against Germany. 3. No German will consider the enemy worthy of even a glance, none will converse with him, none will associate with him. 4. Should anyone be found who betrays his honor, he will be despised and treated worse than the enemy himself, for he is a traitor. 5. If they force you under duress to perform services, remember the names of the units, officers, and officials; in due time they will not escape just punishment. 6. When you see the ruins of your cities and villages and see the enemy soldiers, then you see the criminals at the scene of the crime. If the enemy asks you the way, show him the way to the cemeteries where thousands of Rhineland men, women, and children are buried, murdered by this very enemy. If anyone says that the English and Americans are innocent, remember how many innocent women and children were horribly killed under their carpet bombings and in the infernos of fire. 7. If the enemy demands services from you, you have the right to refuse. You can rely on international law, the Hague Convention of October 18, 1907, signed by all states. The article reads:“Services and deliveries can be demanded from municipalities or inhabitants only for the needs of the occupying army. They must be proportionate to the resources of the country and of such a nature that they do not force the population to take part in military actions against their homeland.”You must therefore refuse any service that would aid the enemy army in its war against Germany. 8. Do not look at newspapers, leaflets, or printed matter distributed by the enemy. Do not listen to his radio. Let his films roll before empty benches, despise every amusement and distraction with which the enemy wants to ingratiate himself with you. For every hour that you indulge in such things, German soldiers and civilians are dying under his bombs and shells. 9. Do not grant the enemy any applause when he stages a military spectacle. Every hostile column must pass through a gauntlet of contempt. Not a single enemy soldier should feel comfortable for even one hour in our land. No one among you should allow it to be said that the Germans fight like lions in the field but behave like tame lambs at home. 10. No woman and no girl must ever show the enemy the slightest kindness. Above all, her honor must remain untouchable, for the honor of the woman is the honor of the entire nation. 11. The more sharply you reject the enemy, the more you close ranks as Germans. Help one another in your distress. Stand by each other as you have done in the nights of bombing, without orders, without command, and without reminder. The enemy has refused to believe that we were a united, content, socially advancing people. Prove to him how united we are and how unbreakable our cohesion is. Let it be read on our foreheads and in the eyes of every German person that no word of the enemy penetrates our hearts. We have a cause to defend, for which millions of Germans have already given their lives, and for which an entire people continues to fight. So be worthy and fight on! Our heroically fighting soldiers will return! Long live Germany!Long live the Führer!
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Original WWII German Propaganda Leaflet – Order No 13 – Russian Liberation Army – Fully Translated – Rare
$65.00German propaganda leaflet (Order No. 13) issued by the Supreme Command of the German Army during WWII. It is written in Russian and addressed directly to soldiers and officers of the Red Army, attempting to persuade them to voluntarily defect to the German side. Translation Front Page: ORDER No. 13 Supreme Command of the German Army Concerning servicemen of the Red Army who voluntarily go over to the side of the German Army. Sensible soldiers and officers of the Red Army no longer wish to sacrifice themselves senselessly for the preservation of the Soviet regime, as is proven by the large number of Red Army servicemen voluntarily coming over to our side. All officers and soldiers of the Red Army voluntarily coming over to us must be regarded not as enemies of Soviet power but treated accordingly. I ORDER: I. Every serviceman of the Red Army (officer, political worker, soldier, etc.) who leaves his unit and voluntarily crosses over individually or in groups to us, shall be regarded NOT as a prisoner of war but as someone who has voluntarily gone over to the German Army. II. Treatment of voluntary defectors: a) In army units, divisions, and corps: Voluntary defectors must immediately be separated from prisoners of war and placed, if possible, in separate well-equipped quarters. All personal property (money, valuables, uniforms, medals, insignia, etc.) shall remain in their possession. They will be provided with good food. Voluntary defectors are to be promptly transported from the combat zone to the rear and provided with transport where possible. The sick and wounded shall immediately receive medical aid. Every voluntary defector shall, based on either his own documents or our “pass,” receive a special identity card. b) In special assembly camps: Voluntary defectors will be given preference in accommodation (heated rooms, regular supplies, etc.). Officers will be housed separately and provided with necessary conveniences. Voluntary defectors will receive rations equal to those of the Russian Liberation Army (Vlasov Army) and, if possible, extra supplies (tobacco, etc.). They will be given priority in re-equipping. Voluntary defectors will be granted seven days to decide whether to: Join the Russian Liberation Army, Join one of the national liberation units (Ukrainian, Caucasian, Cossack, Turkestan, Tatar, etc.), Or go to work in areas liberated from Bolshevism. Special skills and training will be taken into account. Voluntary defectors who are officers will be provided orderlies: One for three officers up to the rank of captain, One for two majors and above, Each general gets his own orderly. Cultural needs of voluntary defectors must be met to the fullest. Civilians may be involved to help. They are to be supplied with newspapers, literature, musical instruments, film screenings, and encouraged to engage in cultural and artistic activities. III. Voluntary defectors are guaranteed return to their homeland after the war ends, if they so wish. Back Page: At the bottom: “This leaflet serves as a pass.” “Dieses Flugblatt gilt als Passierschein.” Signed: Supreme Command of the German Army
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Original WWII German Propaganda for US Soldiers – FAKE New York Herald Tribune – German psychological warfare – Rare
$65.00This is a WWII propaganda leaflet aimed at American soldiers, printed by the Germans in 1944 THE SPECTRE OF THE 22 MILLIONS – Europe or Far East? (Special Article, New York Herald Tribune, 9-25-44 – “Special reprint for the A.E.F.”) Content summary: The leaflet is presented as a reprint from an American newspaper, supposedly the New York Herald Tribune, authored by “John W. Robertson, War Correspondent.” It argues that the U.S. is wasting its strength in Europe where there are “no real American interests” compared to the Far East. It stresses that 22 million unemployed Americans will have to be dealt with after the war, and that the war in Europe is draining resources that should instead be directed toward Asia, particularly against Japan. Claims that: Europe is ruined and will not be able to buy American goods. Supporting Britain may have been justifiable at first, but it has become a “great blunder.” The belief that Germany would collapse easily was naive — the Germans are still strong despite setbacks (mentions the July 20 plot against Hitler as proof). The war in Europe is costly, will drag on, and risks new German weapons. Propaganda purpose: This is a German black propaganda leaflet — made to look like a legitimate U.S. newspaper article. Intended to demoralize American GIs by: Suggesting they are fighting in the wrong theater of war. Arguing that Japan, not Germany, is the “real enemy.” Emphasizing high costs, long duration, and lack of U.S. interests in Europe. Planting doubt about the wisdom of their commanders and political leaders. The “22 million unemployed” figure refers to the U.S. Great Depression, evoking fear of a return to economic chaos after the war. The style — citing American press, pretending to be neutral journalism — was common in German psychological warfare against Allied troops.
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Original WWII US Propaganda for German Soldiers – German 1945 – GI Joe Jones – Rare
$55.00Here we have a rare US Army Propaganda Flyer dropped on German Positions in Germany in 1945. Translation The Americans have not changed The Americans are approaching your cities.Since your leaders have driven you into this criminal war, your armed forces will be destroyed and Germany will be occupied. The older among you may still remember the Americans from the last war. But it is also in your interest to learn about the Americans in time. This is what you must know: The Americans demand peace and order, and they will mercilessly crush disorder. The Americans will not tolerate war criminals and war prolongers. The Americans will exterminate fanatics and Nazi swindlers. Whoever understands this can get along with the Americans. Whoever does not want to must remember: As you make your bed, so must you lie in it. My name is Joe Jones I am an American soldier. I come from Steubenville in the state of Ohio. My comrades and I have made a long journey to get here. Our people have provided us with the best and most effective war material of all the armies in the world. We do not believe in miracles. We believe in airplanes, cannons, grenades, tanks, and machines. In a few months we have overrun and destroyed the German armies in the West. Whatever we set out to do, we carry through. We want peace, calm, and order. And not just for 25 years. I am Joe Jones, an American soldier. Personally, I demand nothing from the Germans and am used to respecting the rights of my fellow men. I wage war as a soldier. I enjoy life and also respect the lives of others. But whoever attacks me must know that Joe Jones can act differently. Whoever wants to be my enemy will quickly find out that I can also be a tough and merciless enemy. So tough and merciless that my enemies never forget me. Which Joe Jones do you want to get to know?
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Original KPD 1932 Elections Propaganda – Ernst Thälmann – Red United Front – 4 Pages – Very Rare
$175.00German communist propaganda leaflet/newspaper from the early 1930s (Weimar Republic period, pre-Nazi takeover). It appears to have been printed by or for the KPD (Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands – Communist Party of Germany), and it is aimed at mobilizing workers against the rise of fascism (Hitler, Hindenburg, etc.) and against imperialist war preparations. Page 1 – Large headline: “Krieg” (War). References to 26 February edition of “BZ am Mittag”, describing Japanese militarism in China and imperialist wars. Sections: “Der Krieg ist da!” (The war is here!) “Jetzt höchster Alarm” (Now highest alert) – warning workers about war danger. “Die Sowjetunion ist die einzige Macht, die aktiv für den Frieden eintritt” (The Soviet Union is the only power that actively stands for peace). A photograph of a man (likely a Soviet or German communist leader). Page 2 Headline: “In der roten Einheitsfront” (In the Red United Front). Big slogan: “Die Wahl von Ernst Thälmann ist das Millionenbekenntnis der roten Einheitsfront” (The election of Ernst Thälmann is the declaration of millions for the Red United Front). Thälmann was the leader of the KPD and ran against Hitler and Hindenburg. Calls for unity of workers (Communists, Social Democrats, Christian workers, etc.) against Hitler, Duesterberg, Hindenburg, Groener, Brüning, Severing (political opponents). Bottom has: Membership application form for the Communist Party. Subscription form for the party newspaper “Tribüne”. Portrait of Ernst Thälmann with a cap. Page 3 Denounces the “Hitler–Duesterberg–Hindenburg front.” Calls to action: “Proletarier, Augen auf!” (Proletarians, open your eyes!) “Die Kommunistische Partei ruft” (The Communist Party calls). Cartoon caricatures of Hitler, Hindenburg, and another conservative politician (likely Groener). Slogan: “Noch ist es Zeit, den Kriegstreibern in den Arm zu fallen!” (There is still time to stop the warmongers!). Page 4 Headline: “Sturm im Land” (Storm in the country). Strong calls for workers’ unity against imperialist war and for defense of the Soviet Union. Specific calls to: Metalworkers, chemical workers, railway workers, seamen, dock workers, transport workers, chauffeurs. Cartoon of capitalist/bourgeois men sitting at a table drinking and eating while workers suffer. Another drawing shows dockworkers handling heavy machinery and war materials (criticizing war profiteering). Final slogans: “Frieden und Freiheit, Brot und Arbeit” (Peace and Freedom, Bread and Work). Demands for fighting capitalism, militarism, and for solidarity with the Soviet Union and revolutionary workers in China. Final Comments Communist propaganda from the KPD, around the 1932 German elections, when Ernst Thälmann ran for president against Hitler and Hindenburg. It appeals to workers to unite under the Communist Party to fight against war, militarism, and capitalism. It glorifies the Soviet Union as the only force for peace. It denounces Hitler, Hindenburg, and other right-wing/centrist leaders as “warmongers” serving big capital.
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Original WWII German Army Map Case With Contents – Map Frankfurt Oder / Küstrin – Map Paris – Pencil – WaA Ruler
$375.00Here we have a very nice set as found, German Officers Map case with the contents. We decided to leave it as is, inside is a Map of Frankfurt (Oder) – Seelow Battle Area, Maps of the city of Paris and a very nice and quite rare Wehrmacht WaA Marked Ruler and pencil.
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Original WWII German Army Soldbuch – Stabsgefreiter Erich Pormann – 16th Army – Died in Berlin September 1945.
$285.00Soldbuch Issued to Erich Pormann from Berlin Lichtenberg in August 1939. Served in: Kraftfahr Abt 608 The Supply Column Division 608 was established on August 26, 1939, in Military District IV with seven large motorized columns as an army unit for the 16th Army. On December 1, 1942, the division was reorganized as Motorized Division 608 with six companies. In 1944/45, the division was subordinate to Army Group North. It seems that Pormann made it back to Germany – as he was in a hospital in Rudolstadt in Feb of 1945. Nice various entries for foreign weapon systems, as well as an Iron Portion, FührerPaket. There is a very interesting fold out at Infantry School – He was shooting the L.M.G 13 and Italian Rifle… It seems that Erich Pormann made it back to Berlin in 1945 his home city, where on the 10.09.1945 – he died in in Friedrichsfelde – due to a weak heart among other complications.
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Original WWII Kriegsmarine German Board Game – Klar zum Gefecht! – Flottenspiel – Rare
$695.00Original board game, not too common to find these complete nowadays. Seems to be all there, some damage to the box as seen.
