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A tan coloured file cover that reads Defence 1. There is a stamped crest above the title of the file Handbook of Instructions for the Postal Censorship Staff.

Censorship: Policy and Practice During the Second World War

Information and WarfareThe histories of information and warfare are closely connected. We do not know of a time when warring peoples have not sought to gain the upper hand over their opponents by gathering intelligence and passing messages. Technologies have... Read more →

Henry Irving

Published 6th June, 2024

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Beige background with red and black lettering. There is a letter header to the Ministry of Information, stamped with a red SECRET stamp. Underneath it reads U.S. Secret Equals British Secret Confidential. Over the top of the image are various symbols depicting a code language.

International Relations War, Security, and Intelligence Colonialism and Empire Media and Communications

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Colour poster by William Little issued in 1941 showing two groups of armed marching soldiers, one from each of the countries allied to fight Germany, Japan, and Italy, facing a giant V for victory composed of the flags of each of the countries allied in the fight.

Licensed to access British Government Information and Propaganda, 1939–2009

1939 2009

Coloured illustration of a British town being bombed. On the left a black and white soldier points to the sky.

Licensed to access Britain Under Threat: Civil Defence in the Era of Total War, 1914–1989

1914 1989

A cover of The Illustrated War News, including an illustration of a tank, the Union Jack flag, and the French flag.

Licensed to access Illustrated War News, 1914–1918 & 1939

1914 1939

An image of an aircraft spotter searching the sky with binoculars during the Battle of Britain, World War 2. St. Paul's Cathedral is in the background.

Licensed to access Military Intelligence Files: Land, Sea & Air, 1938–1974

1938 1974

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