British Propaganda to France, 1940-1944

Tim Brooks

Tim Brooks studies the organization, operation, and nature of the British propaganda effort in France during the Second World War, focusing on "white" propaganda (BBC broadcasts, leaflets dropped by the RAF) and "black" propaganda (secret broadcasting stations, "German" documents distributed clandestinely, and rumors). Brooks briefly covers the British propaganda effort from the outbreak of war to the fall of France then assesses the effectiveness of the campaign.

Related Subjects

• European History

Series

• International Communications (Edinburgh University Press)

About the Author

Tim Brooks is project manager, The Graduate School University of East London.

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