What's The Purpose Of Propaganda In WW1?

The purpose of propaganda in war is always the same things.  On the home-front the purpose is ..
 
1. To convince the people of the justice of the war they are fighting... So they will be willing to fight.
 
2. bolster the spirits of the people... So they continue to be willing to fight.
 
Propaganda is also used against the enemy to..
 
1. Convince the enemy that their cause is unjust.
 
2. Demoralize the enemy and convince them they cannot win.  (wars are generally won by those who BELIEVE they can win the longest)
 
3. Fool the enemy by feeding them false information, causing the enemy to do things you will later exploit against them.
 
Propaganda has been given a bad rap, but it is neither good nor bad.  All information that is disseminated with the intention of influencing opinions or actions, be it true or false, is propaganda.

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