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Best Propaganda announcement ever... - 8/6/2015 11:18:16 AM

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Domei W /T, 14 August 1944, in English: "A single unarmed Japanese ambulance plane on 4 August engaged and brought down two U. S. planes which wantonly attacked the ambulance plane clearly marked with Red Cross insignias. Subjected to enemy attacks while transporting wounded to our base, the ambulance plane, although already in flames, adroitly dodged further enemy attacks, and shot down one enemy plane into the Yangtze River. Continuing the struggle against the remaining enemy attackers, our ambulance plane destroyed another enemy plane."

Source: The Crusaders: a history of the 42ndBombardment Group (M)

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RE: Best Propaganda announcement ever... - 8/6/2015 11:50:27 AM

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a few more:
Nazis still Advancing to Berlin
Tokio, Domestic: "German losses have been great, but Soviet losses were several times greater. In fact, Soviet losses were such that they are now not very far from Warsaw."

Next Target: New York.
Singapore, in English:-"Well-informed circles in Berlin declare that plans were approved by the Fuehrer to attack New York with robot bombs launched from submarines in the Atlantic."

Saipan as an Allied Telescope
Tokio in German: "The actual ground of Saipan Island is most suitable for the building of airfields from which heavy bombers can take off. Although Japan is a bit too far for four-engine bombers, yet the new B-29s will easily be able to reach it. Truk, the Philippines are well within reach of Saipan. The enemy's possibilities of reconnaissance have also been extended. This is serious, for in the past the Japanese Command had depended to a large extent on the element of surprise in military actions."

Department of Interesting Comparisons
Tokio, in Mandarin:-"The raid over Manchukuo, on the 29th by enemy America, was merely a show off; it did not cause any damage to the cities at all."
Tokio, In English:-"Bomber formations of B-29s of the China-based American Air Force raided Anshan and Dairen in Manchukuo. The loss of one enemy plane over Anshan has so far been ascertained. As announced in the communique, damage was slight and limited to residential quarters."
Tokio, Domestic:-"A few enemy bombers including B-29s came to attack Anshan in Manchukuo and Darien in Kwantun Territory the day before yesterday. Enemy raiders that penetrated to the skies of Anshan, however, were frustrated in their attempts to reach bombing height over the targets owing to activities of our 'airdominating' units, and they fled after causing destruction to only a part of a factory."

Women's Association to Be Reorganized.
Batavia, in English:-"It has been decided to reorganize the Women's Association of Java. Those which are working separately will be now united by the Public Service Association shortly. After this, the formation of Girls' Shock Troops will be considered."

Sober Enthusiasm in Manila
Manila, in English:-"In keeping with the spirit of the times, all night clubs, cabarets, and dancing schools in the city will close starting from tomorrow, in accordance with the executive order issued a fortnight ago by President Jose P. Laurel. Mayor Leon Guinte informed the President that the order was enthusiastically received by the general public here."

So They Waited a Couple of. Days.
Tokio, 6 August, In German:-"The whole Japanese people now are ready to follow the lead of the Government and are only waiting for the day when the signal will be given. However, there is no need for excessive hurry."
Tokio, 8 August, in English:- Extract from Koiso's speech- "The opportunity for which the supreme efforts of our 100,000,000 people should be made is now at hand and will, I believe, never come again."

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RE: Best Propaganda announcement ever... - 8/6/2015 12:01:57 PM

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and more...
Department of Interesting Comparisons
Let's Discuss This Thing Again Divisions-
Berlin, W /T:-"The big naval battle to the west of the Marianas is the most important and biggest since the outbreak of war, and its aim is to break the Americans' temporary and locally limited naval and air supremacy on Saipan. The echo in public allows the conclusion that this aim has not yet been reached in the first assault and that the battle will be continued and perhaps is already continuing at this moment. The whole Japanese air and sea supremacy in the Western Pacific would become doubtful if the Americans were successful in establishing a strong naval base on Saipan. From this, every Japanese can see what is at stake and every Japanese understands why the battle must be continued."
Berlin, in German:-"The loss of the Marianas is not vital for Japan and does not force the Japanese command into impulsive naval action, the result of which would be uncertain in view of American air superiority in the South-We~t Pacific."

Recognition in Japan
Tokio, 9 August, in English:-"Dai Nippon National Defense Association and Dai Nippon Aeronautical Association yesterday jointly presented a group of four models of enemy war planes each to Prince Field Marshall Norimasa Nashimoto, President of both associations, and Prince Narahuko Higasikuni. These models were submitted by members of the defense patrol throughout Japan in a contest sponsored with the aim of furthering their ability to distinguish various types of enemy war planes."

A good evening to yourself and what'll you bet?
Tokio, 11 August, in English:-"Despite the wrenching of Saipan from our hands and the current battles on Guam, I can still wish you a good evening. The picture looks dark for us here in Japan. It may become even darker, but we do not forget the enemy's proverb that every cloud has a silver lining. We give the Americans till September or October at the latest, to bask in the glory of their present successes. With the cool winds of autumn, the overhanging clouds will be dispersed as the Japanese Navy goes into action."

So Was Europe
Batavia, 12 August, in English:- "Japan is keeping her pledge to protect the Philippines. Japan's grand armed forces are ready to fight and Japanese planes are continually patrolling the skies over the Philippines. The Philippines are one impregnable fortress."

Unthinkable:-What's Your Salary, Nakamura?
Batavia, 24 May, in English:-"Writing in the May issue of Pacific, Admiral Nakamura said, 'It is unthinkable that the USA, although they occupy part of the Gilberts and Marshalls, should carry out an invasion of the Carolines and Marianas due to distance and geographical factors in the Pacific.'"

I've Heard That Song Before
"Japan never grabbed even an inch of foreign territory and never had any ambitions at colonial aggrandizement."

Take-off Times Unchanged
Owi Island Raid:-"Japanese air units attacked Owi Island, northeast of New Guinea and east of Biak Island on August 12th. In defiance of enemy opposition, more than 13 large planes were set ablaze, whilst direct hits destroyed the area of the runway. The whole region was wrapped in flames."

New Driving School
Bandoeng, 8 August, in Malay:-"Beggars who had been admitted to the Institute for the Blind are gradually being trained as useful members of the community. Some of them have already become chauffeurs."

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RE: Best Propaganda announcement ever... - 8/6/2015 12:07:45 PM

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and yet more...

We Lost Four Planes
Domei, W /T 21 August, in English: "Imperial Headquarters this afternoon announced definitely confirmed results achieved by our interception units during the enemy's air raid on Northern Kyushu and Western Chugoku areas late on Friday afternoon. According to the announcement, the enemy lost 23 out of a total of about 80 aircraft."
Domei, W /T August, in English:-"The enemy China-based air force, which boldly and recklessly attacked Northern Kyushu and western Chugoku areas late yesterday afternoon while there was still daylight, suffered severe treatment at the hands of our alert and indomitable defense units. At least 29 enemy planes were destroyed-25 shot down confirmed, and 5 probables."

Enemy Confirmation of Kill by P-38s
W /T, 23 August in English:-"On 28 July, Commander Shimada met his end in a gallant action. How it came about is a story that touches our innermost feelings. It so happened that contact was lost with one of his planes combing the seas over a certain area for enemy submarines. Fearing for the safety of his men, Commander Shimada personally took the stick and set out in search of them. On his search, he suddenly ran into a formation of enemy planes heading westward. Nothing daunted, Commander Shimada single-handedly took on
21 enemy P-38s and fought them fiercely for 30 minutes before his plane was hit and caught fire. Seeing his plane spitting black smoke, Commander Shimada attempted to ram against an enemy plane. However, unable to do so owing to loss of maneuverability, the brave commander headed his plane straight down to the sea, and died gallantly in action."

Comment: On 28 July, 17 P-38's sighted a VAL and one unidentified airplane over Elpapoeth Bay, Ceram area. The P-38's reported that the unidentified airplane escaped into a
cloud but that the VAL was destroyed.

Hitler's Choice Shames Hobson
Domei W /T 15 August, in English:-"The Reich has two trump cards in her hand; namely, choice of concentrating efforts on one front at a time or dividing the main forces into two and dealing with the enemy in the east and west simultaneously."

Numerology Division; What Language Do You Speak?
Berlin 15 August, in German:-"In Japan the shipbuilding program is carried out with high efficiency, worthy of our deepest satisfaction. It is delightful to see the high wartime standard and the program developing without a hitch."
W /T, 8 July, Romaji:-"The wooden ship construction of the financial year 1943-1944 ended with a poor result, on account of material shortages and for other reasons."
Berlin, 15 August: "Japan today has the largest aircraft production in the world."
Tokio, 17 August, English: "The air power of Japan is roughly one-third that of the enemy."

Wings of an Angel
W /T, 31 August, in English:-"Japanese base in SouthwestPacific:-Let us mutually quit night bombing attacks," was the terse unofficial circular dropped at this base by an enemy airman seeking relief from the havoc-wrecking battering of Japanese night assaults on enemy bases in this hotly contested advance front. That wail, squeezed from the enemy, comes at a time when our air forces steadily impound the sinews of battle for an all-out offensive. A dynamic swing in the tide of battle for an all-out offensive impends, and our airmen are determined to get on the offensive."

Radio Tokio: "The annihilation of the American Task Force, which is now considered completed, has caused the streets of Tokio to ring with praise for our glorious fleet. In Malaya, the population, wild with joy and exultation, hail the American naval debacle as the turning point in the war. .. This great victory, is however, only a prelude to greater progress and new blows to justify the tactical sacrifices we have made in the Pacific. . . During the week, we sank half a million tons of American warships, destroyed 1000 planes, and killed more than 25,000 men. These figures, the Navy Minister pointed out, are based on the most conservative estimate .. - . the Americans learned a bitter lesson in the results of the engagement, for by sending aircraft to attack Taiwan (Formosa), they foolishly weakened the defense of the task force .... Our victory has not yet been enough to discourage the enemy's plans. We shall have to strike again and again until final victory."

The Facts
An announcement by Admiral Nimitz brings out this authentic information: "During the past seven days, we have sunk 73 Japanese ships and destroyed 843 planes for the loss of 53 American planes. Japanese opposition has resulted in no damage of consequences and in only very few casualties. The only ships damaged were two which were hit by aerial torpedoes. They were damaged, but have not dropped out of the Task Force. On the three days from Friday to Sunday, when 191 Jap planes attacked, 95 were shot down for the loss of 5 navy fighters. On Sunday alone, 50 out of 60 attacking planes were shot down by fighters and AA. Enemy losses could have been lighter if the Japanese had chosen to come out and fight on a larger scale."

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RE: Best Propaganda announcement ever... - 8/6/2015 12:13:21 PM

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Department of Interesting Comparisons
Batavia, 3 September 1944: "Tokio: 1,685 enemy planes were shot down and another 519 damaged by Japanese air forces in cooperation with the land forces of Rabaul, during a ten-month period up to July 15th."
Tokio, 3 September, In German: "In the 10 months from October to July at least 23,500 enemy planes came over Rabaul. Of this number 2,090 were shot down and 344 damaged."

Put Down that Mirror
Tokio, August 25, Domestic:-"That the enemy is in a serious predicament in regard to manpower can also be known from the strength of the crew of a B-24 plane. From a full complement of 12 persons, a B-24's crew has been reduced to ten, and then even to eight persons."

Who Welcomed Sutton?
Tokyo, September 22, Domestic:-"Our Japanese Colony in California did not succeed, due to the lack of water in that region, but those going to California later overcame difficulties and prepared in agriculture, producing world-famous California fruits and vegetables. Americans are outrageous people for having forgotten their gratitude to the Japanese for making America an agricultural nation."

Department of Interesting Comparisons - We Satisfy Everybody Division
W /T, 18 September, in English:-" 'In the present stage of fighting in the Pacific War Theatre, Japan should cast aside its conservative strategy and instead resort to positive perations', declared retired Admiral Ryozo Nakamura in a recent issue of the organ of the Pacific Association."
Batavia, September 20, in English:-" 'In the present stage of war in the Pacific, Japan's strategy must be conservative rather than daring', declared Rear Admiral Ryozo Nakamura in the organ of the Pacific Association."

The Kind of Thinking That Led To The Baka
Tokyo, September 20, Domestic:-"Would it be better to have one plane and ten pilots, or ten planes and one pilot? The first would give a plane the capability of ten pilots, whereas the second would always be the strength of one pilot. The increased training of pilots will put us in the favorable ten to one odds. However, numbers alone are not enough, since it would be like a flock of crows. Those who can keep their heads and spirits are desired in air training."

10,000 Islands, 10,000 Carriers
Tokio, September 26, in English:-"According to correspondent Oneda, the people on the home front are striving in production with renewed vigor in order to make the Philippine fortress a reality, while awaiting the day of victory. The powder magazines of the enemy task forces, their carriers, are probably several times the numbers we have, but they are as inflammable as matchboxes and weak in defensive power. Therefore, the enemy treats his carriers as dolls in boxes, and surrounds them in ring formation with anti-aircraft batteries composed of battleships, cruisers, and destroyers, and invades in a courtly procession. It is assured that should these carriers be attacked, the enemy will run in confusion.
Countless new unsinkable aircraft carriers have been launched on our side. Even with the strength of bases in the Philippines for example, there are close to 10,000 islands,
which, if strengthened one by one by installing aircraft bases, will stand as unsinkable carriers. In addition, there are many aviators awaiting the day when they may follow the principle of sinking one ship with one plane."

Leyte: Views From Home and Abroad
Tokyo, November 2, Domestic:-"The war situation in the Philippines centering on Leyte Bay area is steadily assuming serious proportions. Whether the war in the whole Pacific will turn in favor of America or Japan depends on whichever side can hold out and remain the stronger, and this does not need saying."
Tokyo, November 3, Domestic:-"The fighting on Leyte Island is developing into a testing of airpower on both sides, making it clear that the decisive factor will be the supply problem of airpower."
Batavia, November 2, In English:-"The U. S. forces now trapped on Leyte Island are now definitely doomed and their complete annihilation is considered a matter of days, if not of hours."
W /T, November 11, in English:-" 'Leyte can be compared to a virtual war prisoners' camp'", declared Lt. Col. Shozo Nakajima, Chief Army Spokesman, speaking at his regular weekly press conference yesterday. He asserted, 'I firmly believe that in the near future all these American landing forces will be annihilated.'"

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