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Britain Under Threat: The Use of Propaganda in the First World War

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Authored by Dr Charlie Hall
Published on 13th March, 2025 1 min read

Britain Under Threat: The Use of Propaganda in the First World War

We know that the British government was responsible for civil defence during the First World War, but what role did ordinary citizens play?

Find out how the government used propaganda to educate civilians, helping them to identify potential threats, and empowering them to raise the alarm if necessary.

You can view the documents featured in this video in our new collection, Britain Under Threat: Civil Defence in the Era of Total War, 1914–1989


Authored by Dr Charlie Hall

Dr Charlie Hall

I am a Senior Curator at BOA and a Senior Lecturer in Modern European History at the University of Kent. My research interests lie in conflict, technology and society in the twentieth century, with a particular emphasis on Britain, Europe and North America.


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