In this episode, we look at a series of propaganda videos made by the government during WWII encouraging US citizens to ration food and other items desperately needed overseas. We specifically analyze the film "Food and Magic," which describes tomatoes as "weapons" and criticizes typical American housewives for making bread "disappear." How did Americans respond to these government efforts? You'll have to listen to find out!

Sample: WWII Rationing and Propaganda Films

A detailed conversation between two historical experts on the Battle of the Bulge.

Battle of the Bulge (Joe & Gareth)

USS Indianapolis

In this episode we talk about FDR’s fireside chats, and how comfortable the citizens became while they listened to him talk. We mention how the broadcast gave the people a sense of confidence in the government. Mainly we will talk about the mindset of the citizens and the trust and comfort the chats created within the people.

Fireside Chats By Carina and Jacqui

GREY LINE DDAY PODCAST

This podcast is about Prisoner of War Camps in Japan during WWII. These camps were created all over Japan and had a goal of dehumanizing American Troops that were captured. While in the camps, American troops were starved, beaten, and emotionally abused. Prisoners also suffered from intense sicknesses like malaria. On top of all that, the prisoners were forced to do hard manual labor all day long in ragged clothes. The Japanese that ran the camps were cruel men that only focused on honoring their country and making their name known. They would do whatever they could to hurt the American troops in these camps and never hesitated.

POW Problems

This podcast is about the events during the battle of midway. It is an informative podcast that educated listeners about the United States and Japanese Naval fleets and how the United States was able to win this crucial battle of World War Two. This war was deemed the most important victory in the turning point of the United States during World War Two and it was the most stunning victory in naval warfare history. Therefore, this podcast is worth a listen!

P4 USH