Propaganda and

Sabotage

Sabotage is any act that ruins production or delivery of war fighting materials.

Germany had spies in the neutral United States

The Black Tom Explosion • Black Tom Island in New York

Harbor served as a munitions depot selling to the allies.

• Two Millions pounds of ammunition were set off by a bomb

• The explosion registered a 5.5 on the Richter scale and could be heard in several states

• The explosion caused damage to the statue of liberty, officials closed staircase in the arm and torch for safety reasons.

• The arm has never been reopened

German Atrocities

• Why would Germany Invade Belgium?

• The Germans feared “Francs-tireurs” or Free Shooters, civilians firing at troops using guerrilla tactics.

Germany Policy • Germany is extra-harsh and brutal to the

Belgians - About 6,000 Belgians were killed including women and children

- 20% of the population of Belgium fled the country

• Germany’s actions in Belgium give the Allies a source for Propaganda

• Propaganda is communication aimed to influence people’s opinions

Early propaganda from Australia

• The Allies encouraged the spreading of propaganda against Germany in the United States.

• Why?