BACKGROUND: The OKH, Oberkommando des Heeres, (High Command of the Army), and the OKW, Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, (High Command of the Armed Forces), both realized the importance of propaganda and as early as 1938 they both actively began recruiting artists, photographers and journalists who were assigned to Propaganda Companies which accompanied all three branches of service in the field. In his position as the Reichsminister, für Volkserklärung und Propaganda, (National Minister for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda), Dr. Paul Josef Goebbels assisted the Armed Forces by compiling a list of suitable artists, photographers and journalist and provided an eight week war correspondents training program for them. The artwork, photographs and reports from the Propaganda Companies were utilized to maintain morale, assist in recruitment and record the exploits of the German Armed Forces in the field. Much of the Propaganda Companies work would appear in newspapers and magazines such as, Die Wehrmacht, Der Adler, Die Kriegsmarine and Signals. The artwork and photographs of the Propaganda Companies were also used in recruitment posters and postcards. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A 7" high and 5" wide, black and white photograph of KM sailors marching on the channel Island of Jersey. Photo has original OKW paper tag glued to the reverse. Dated for 1941. The original ink stampings are also still visible to the reverse. The photograph is in very good condition with little sign of age.

GRADE ****                             PRICE $29.00