How important was propaganda as a method of
control for he Nazis?
Propaganda was tremendously important for the Nazis in
consolidating and maintaining control over Germany. They
effectively used propaganda to shape public opinion, manipulate
emotions, and spread their ideology. Through newspapers, radio
broadcasts, films, posters, rallies, and other means, the Nazis
disseminated their messages of racial superiority, anti-Semitism,
and militarism. Propaganda played a central role in fostering
support for Hitler and his policies, rallying the population behind the
regime, and suppressing dissent. It helped create a cult of
personality around Hitler and portrayed him as a charismatic leader
with messianic qualities. Overall, propaganda was a powerful tool
that enabled the Nazis to control the narrative, influence public
perception, and maintain their grip on power.
Quick retrieval
● When was the battle of the Somme ? 1st July 1916
● For how many days did the allies bombard the Germans? 7
days
● How many allied men were killed in the first hour? 20,000
● How many casualties were there on the first day of the
Somme ?60,000
● Who was the leader of the Battle of the Somme?General
Douglas Haig
● How many Germans died of starvation in 1918?420,000
● In what year did Russia leave the war?1917
● How many men did the USA send to fight Germany in total ? 2
million
● What was the name of the last German big push?ludendorff
offensive
● How many men did Germany need a month to win?200,000
, ● What was the name of the treaty signed in 1919? Treaty of
versailles
● What was clause 231? War Guilt Clause - full legal
responsibility
● How much in reparations did Germany have to pay ? 6.6
billion
● How was the military limited ? They were only allowed an :
Army of 100,000 , Navy of 25,000 , Ships of 6 , sub tanks and
planes of 0
● What did the Treaty say about Rhineland ? Demilitarised
buffer zone between france and germany
● What was the name of hitler’s book ? Mein Kampf
● On what date did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany ? 30th
january 1933
● On what date was the Reichstag fire ? 27th february 1933
● Who was blamed for the Reichstag fire ? Communists
● Why were the Communists an issue for hitler ? Competition
for votes
● In what year did hitler set up concentration camps ? 1933
● What was the name of Hitler’s private army ? SS
(Schutzstaffel)
● What was the name of the Nazi secret police ? Gestapo
● What was the name of Hitler’s intelligence branch ? SD
(Sicherheitsdienst)
● What feeling did hitler use to be able to control the German
people ? fear
How do we differ?
Interpretation A: Henrik Metelmann in his book called,
"Through Hell for Hitler, published in 1970. Metelmann was a
member of the Hitler Youth in the 1930s and he is referring to
his experiences.
At the time, it was smashing. When we went on our marches the
police stopped the traffic and the passers-by had to give the Nazi
salute. We were poor and suddenly had fine uniforms. I'd never
control for he Nazis?
Propaganda was tremendously important for the Nazis in
consolidating and maintaining control over Germany. They
effectively used propaganda to shape public opinion, manipulate
emotions, and spread their ideology. Through newspapers, radio
broadcasts, films, posters, rallies, and other means, the Nazis
disseminated their messages of racial superiority, anti-Semitism,
and militarism. Propaganda played a central role in fostering
support for Hitler and his policies, rallying the population behind the
regime, and suppressing dissent. It helped create a cult of
personality around Hitler and portrayed him as a charismatic leader
with messianic qualities. Overall, propaganda was a powerful tool
that enabled the Nazis to control the narrative, influence public
perception, and maintain their grip on power.
Quick retrieval
● When was the battle of the Somme ? 1st July 1916
● For how many days did the allies bombard the Germans? 7
days
● How many allied men were killed in the first hour? 20,000
● How many casualties were there on the first day of the
Somme ?60,000
● Who was the leader of the Battle of the Somme?General
Douglas Haig
● How many Germans died of starvation in 1918?420,000
● In what year did Russia leave the war?1917
● How many men did the USA send to fight Germany in total ? 2
million
● What was the name of the last German big push?ludendorff
offensive
● How many men did Germany need a month to win?200,000
, ● What was the name of the treaty signed in 1919? Treaty of
versailles
● What was clause 231? War Guilt Clause - full legal
responsibility
● How much in reparations did Germany have to pay ? 6.6
billion
● How was the military limited ? They were only allowed an :
Army of 100,000 , Navy of 25,000 , Ships of 6 , sub tanks and
planes of 0
● What did the Treaty say about Rhineland ? Demilitarised
buffer zone between france and germany
● What was the name of hitler’s book ? Mein Kampf
● On what date did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany ? 30th
january 1933
● On what date was the Reichstag fire ? 27th february 1933
● Who was blamed for the Reichstag fire ? Communists
● Why were the Communists an issue for hitler ? Competition
for votes
● In what year did hitler set up concentration camps ? 1933
● What was the name of Hitler’s private army ? SS
(Schutzstaffel)
● What was the name of the Nazi secret police ? Gestapo
● What was the name of Hitler’s intelligence branch ? SD
(Sicherheitsdienst)
● What feeling did hitler use to be able to control the German
people ? fear
How do we differ?
Interpretation A: Henrik Metelmann in his book called,
"Through Hell for Hitler, published in 1970. Metelmann was a
member of the Hitler Youth in the 1930s and he is referring to
his experiences.
At the time, it was smashing. When we went on our marches the
police stopped the traffic and the passers-by had to give the Nazi
salute. We were poor and suddenly had fine uniforms. I'd never
