Chinese Propaganda. The Chinese people absolutely cannot condone the encroachment of other countries, ca. 1950 In late October 1950, little more than a year after the People's Republic was founded, China entered the Korean War, still called the "War to Resist America and Aid Korea", to support North Korea. More than two million Chinese, part of the Chinese People's Volunteer forces led by Peng Dehuai, were drawn into the conflict. Until the present day, Chinese participation is considered to have been justified, although increasing numbers of Chinese are questioning the decision to come to Pyongyang's aid.
Some argue that it thwarted China's early ambitions to liberate Taiwan. It's glorious to take part, to oppose America, support Korea, protect the home and the nation, 1951 Oppose America, support Korea - The great accomplishments of three years People's Republic of China, 1952 Produce more! The Korean Conflict put China's economic reconstruction, which had only just started, under enormous pressure. Links: North Korean Anti-US Modern Propaganda. Korean War Propaganda Leaflet Collection Archives. The Korean War Propaganda Leaflet Collection preserved at the NDSU Institute for Regional Studies Archives provides a unique look into an aspect of the war often overlooked. Based upon what President Truman called "the campaign of truth" these leaflets became one of the primary means of winning the hearts and minds of enemy troops and Korean civilians.
This collection of over 600 leaflets was amassed by NDSU alumnus Albert G. Brauer who served in the Eighth U.S. Army Korea as Chief of the Projects Branch, Psychological Warfare Division, G3 Section (February 1951 to January 1952). Under his direction he transformed a small nucleus of relatively untrained personnel into an integrated team of writers, artists and oriental language specialists of professional caliber who produced many hundreds of propaganda leaflets and voice messages for dissemination by aircraft, artillery and by air and ground loudspeaker units. Related Information: Pyschological Warfare Korea, 1951, by Major Albert C. United States Propaganda Leaflets. 715 pages of United States Eighth Army propaganda leaflets, documentation, and a history of psychological warfare used during the Korean War, archived on CD-ROM. 365 pages of leaflet images and 250 pages of documentation about the leaflets.
These propaganda leaflets were created by the Psychological Warfare Section, Far East Command, Headquarters Eighth United States Army Korea (EUSAK), Military Intelligence Section. The documentation pages contain descriptions of the material on the leaflets and includes English translations of the Korean and Chinese text on the leaflets.
The Army description sheets also contain remarks and information about the targets, content, and rationale behind the issuing of the leaflets. The sheets often mention the intelligence that was gathered, which influenced the content and targeting of the leaflet. The leaflets had different proposes and targets. This leaflet was widely distributed over enemy territory on May 1, 1951. South Korean Propaganda. Propaganda was not unique to the Korean War, but the of propaganda use was brought to a new level in Korea. Most leaflets were dropped from aircraft as one leaflet below illustrates. They were printed on low quality paper in one or two colors.
Most leaflet were directed at the enemy, but as the last one on this page illustrates, some were used to thank and encourage the UN troops for a job well done. For some reason my Dad had the far sightedness to collect leaflets. Through them we are given some insight into this little known phase of the Korean War. Imagine being cold, tired, demoralized and far from home. Even without a translation, the message is clear on this leaflet.
The leaflet above reads:"All (of us -meaning the Chinese) are getting wounded and hurt and we don't have proper medical facilities. " Left:"Everyone is in trouble because of this disaster. Ray Jones a former MP at Panmunjom in 1969-70 graciously offered to translate these propaganda leaflets for me. . | PFC GEORGE E. US/South Korean War Propaganda.