World War 1 & 2

WW 629

Italian Social Republic propaganda produced shortly after the capitulation. It says “The Homeland is in Danger! The government you have had up to now has betrayed Italy, it has capitulated unconditionally! The traitors will abandon Italy and hand you over without weapons to the Allies who hate the valiant Italian soldiers for the glorious battles carried out against them. Should the hard sacrifices you have undergone be in vain? Do you seriously believe that the Allies will bring you peace? Do you think they will suddenly become your friends? The new government will prevent you from becoming the victims of such sophisms and saves you from the misery of a people suppressed and impoverished for centuries, which must slowly die of hunger. The new government will prevent you from becoming the victims of such sophisms and save you from the misery of a people suppressed and impoverished for centuries, who must immediately die of hunger. The new government, supported by the impressive German Armed Forces and the majority of loyal troops, who are determined to fight and confident of victory, will change your destiny. He will end this war victoriously and give you a beneficial peace. Judge for yourselves: From a submission you have nothing to hope for except pain and misery, from a victory with the strong ally Germany you have everything to expect. Do you therefore want to cheat yourself of the fruits of victory and exclude yourself as traitors stigmatized by the European community? Drive away the traitors who want to bring about such an opprobrious end to your glorious history! Protect your women from the Negroes, Jews and other auxiliary peoples of the Allies! Have faith in the new government, help it actually, save your homeland! Carry out the orders of the new government, prevent any transgression! Otherwise you would do nothing but help your enemies. Anyone who helps traitors in any way is an enemy of the homeland and will be severely punished! Think about your future, save your homeland and the Italian people from ruin! help your country! Save Italy!”

Price: $250.00

WW 628

Italian Social Republic propaganda designed to gather new recruits. It says “TO THE YOUNG BROTHERS OF THE CLASSES OF 1922 1925

Terror, the deportation of our children to Russia, the bombings do not make us retreat from the sacred duty of defending the homeland. Shame on the traitors who, with the help of hated foreigners, plunge our people into mourning. What would happen to the Italians if the war were to spread over the entire body of the homeland? Should dark forces, which can never tell you what your fate will be after the war, take advantage of this terrible tragedy? The war without forgiveness won. For seven months the Anglo-Americans have clashed in vain against the heroic fighting lines of the Germans.

Young Brothers!

The war has now truly become a purely Italian war. The most serious responsibility weighs on you, young people, in this dramatic moment. Be truly worthy Garibaldini!

Increase Garibaldi's detachments a hundredfold by enlisting in the new Italian army and chase the enemy from your land! Only then can the war be shortened! Only in this way will you defend the workers from hunger, preserve the farmers' fields, fight for the Resurrection of the Fatherland!

Young Brothers!

Italy will rise again. The new Italy will crush the Bolshevik serpent and will conquer independence and freedom with its own forces! Where there is sacrifice, blood and struggle, there is at the same time spring and renewal.

Young Sons of Italy!

Do you want to continue cowardly escaping into the woods for a long time? Do you really believe that the place of a true Italian is close to those enemies of the order who use you for their dark machinations? Do you also know how much money they get if they manage to sell your blood? Do you also know that for them you are just numbers, figures, after the loss they are coldly, cynically cancelled?

Do not join the ranks of Moscow's mercenary army!

The new Italy calls you for the decisive fight!

Your life, for the salvation of the country!

Long live the brothers of the classes of 1922-1925!”

Price: $250.00

WW 627

Italian Social Republic propaganda aimed at rounding up stragglers and deserters. It says “STRAGLERS return to your homeland. At midnight on May 25th the deadline established for the presentation of gang members to the Italian and German military and police stations expires. By midnight on May 25th, stragglers who present themselves alone, handing over any weapons they may have in their possession, will not be subjected to criminal proceedings and no sanctions will be taken against them, in accordance with the provisions of the decree of April 18th. The groups of stragglers, whatever their number, will have to send a representative to the Italian and German military and police commands who will make arrangements for the presentation of the entire group and for the delivery of weapons. Even members of these groups will not be subjected to any criminal process or sanction. The stragglers and gang members will be able to present themselves at all Italian and German military and police posts. After midnight on May 25th, all those who show up will be considered illegal and will be shot in the back.”

Price: $280.00

WW 626

Italian Social Republic propaganda produced very early in the regime (September 23, 1943). Warning against harsh measures for insurrection it says “In a locality in the province of Verona, young people cut military telephone cables; in another locality an Italian bourgeois stole some items of Italian military equipment, and in another locality some Italian bourgeois shot at a German column. In all three cases the perpetrators were arrested and jailed; the military law against them is already in operation; the most severe punishment will be applied and perhaps even the death sentence. The assets will be seized and the relatives forced into forced labor. This very severe measure by the German Command is necessary to protect German military interests. For everyone, this first case must serve as a warning. Anyone who carries out similar acts against German interests at the instigation of English agents or the traitorous government of Badoglio will bear the rigors of military law. Not only the authors but also their families will meet the same fate. All perpetrators are warned once and for all.”

Price: $250.00

WW 625

Italian Social Republic propaganda designed to address the problem of Italian POW’s and forced laborers in Germany. This was the same problem the Vichy government faced in France. It shows on one side a letter written by an Italian worker in Germany. The reverse says “Have you carefully read this letter written by an Italian worker employed in Germany? Anyone who works in the Reich is well off and saves his family from poverty!”

Price: $290.00

WW 624

Italian Social Republic propaganda warning that the Bolsheviks are stealing Italian children. It says “Behind the scenes! Pulcinella's Secret. Bolshevism also extends its rapacious hands towards Southern Italy.

Stalin orders that, for his communist education program, the armaments industry and his war plans, all male children aged 4 to 15 be brought to Russia.

The Anglo-Americans do not want to prevent it because they have no advantage in doing so, they cannot prevent it because the influence of Bolshevism on them is already too great. And so behind the faithful complicity of Badoglio's emissaries and the Italian communists this scandalous work is carried out, against all civilization and all human sense. After all, we already knew the same barbaric measures of the Bolsheviks from the Spanish civil war! Even then many Spanish children were torn from their mothers and dragged to Russia. Poor remains of ragged and starving children, reduced to an almost bestial state, were found here and there by German soldiers and returned to their families.

An incalculable number of Italian children have already been taken away under the indifferent eyes of the Anglo-Americans; in front of the rude faces of the Soviet commissars these children were taken and embarked into the unknown.

Italian Mother! This is the future that is being prepared for our children!”

Price: $250.00

WW 623

Italian Social Republic propaganda aimed at the Allied air offensive. Fascinating 10 page booklet which takes aim not so much about the destruction it causes or the German response, but rather describing in some detail the wastefulness in the huge cost of their construction and their poor performance.

Price: $300.00

WW 622

Italian Social Republic propaganda aimed at the Allied air offensive. It says “THIS IS THE END of the air gangsters sent by Roosevelt and Churchill to make war on women and children and to destroy cities and homes.

They pay with very heavy losses, inflicted on them by the Luftwaffe, for every attack on the defenseless population.

22 out of 26.

On December 28, 26 North American bombers, escorted by fighters, penetrated northern Italy. 20 bombers were shot down in dogfights and two more by Luftwaffe Flak.

97 planes shot down.

The war bulletin of January 6 informed that in the previous 24 hours 97 Anglo-American planes belonging to formations that had attacked Germany had been destroyed.

A black week.

In the first week of 1944, Anglo-American losses amounted to 262 planes, of which 231 were four-engined bombers.

136 did not reach their objectives.

Exceptionally heavy losses were inflicted on the American bomber formations, which attempted an attack on targets located in central Germany on the morning of January 11th. 136 North American planes, including 124 four-engine bombers, were shot down, mostly before reaching their targets. The demolition of further aircraft is probable.

THE 'FLYING FORTS' HAVE TURNED INTO 'FLYING COFFINS'

Price: $250.00

WW 621

Italian Social Republic propaganda designed to show that the Allied air bombing campaign is failing. It says “71 of 91 in two days. The Anglo-American Air Force lost 207 bombers in four days of terrorist attacks on the territory of the Reich, as announced by the bulletins of the German Supreme Command from 25 to 28/7. As many as 91 of these bombers were shot down on 27 and 28 July during bombing raids over Hamburg at Hanover or on the route from their base to these cities or from these cities to their bases. Shown here are the carcasses of 71 of these 91 airplanes. The other 20 broke into pieces in the air or fell into the sea. These are exclusively multi-engine Halifax, Lancaster, Liberator, Wellington, Stirling, etc. The Anglo-American aircraft shot down in June were 614, including 498 four-engined ones.” It then shows each of the 71 wrecks and end with the words “Flying Fortresses are flying coffins!”

Price: $250.00

WW 620

Italian Social Republic propaganda denigrating Allied war efforts in the Western Balkans. It says “8 of 10,000. Over the past four months, German troops have achieved great successes in the fight against communist gangs in the Western Balkans. Over 10,000 bandits were captured, 30,000 wounded and 25,000 killed.

The population raided and driven out by bandits now returns, in extensive territories liberated from communist terror, to their villages under the protection of Germanic weapons.

The military situation in the Western Balkans has changed radically in these few months. The most important points on the eastern shore of the Adriatic are guarded by the vigilant German coastal defense. The strengthening of defensive works continues throughout the vast territory according to pre-established plans.

DISAPPOINTED HOPES, DESTROYED HAPPINESS.

The decisive reoccupation operations of the Balkans and the defensive works of the coastal territories have deprived the Anglo-Americans of any hope of being able to extend the war, thanks to the betrayal of the Badoglio generals, even to south-eastern Europe. Italians, do not forget all the unspeakable harm that has been done to you and all the domestic happiness that has been destroyed because of them.

do not listen to those who sold themselves to the architects of your misfortune, to England and the United States.

THE BANDITS ARE ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE. THEIR DESTINY IS SHAMEFUL DEATH!”. There is an MVSN (Blackshirt) stamp on reverse, which is rare.

Price: $250.00

WW 619

Italian Social Republic propaganda immediately following the liberation of Siena. It says “The shame of Siena...and the rebels help these defacers and boast of being their allies. Scenes of terror and violence occurred in Siena when the mercenary troops entered the city. These excesses of repugnant bestiality that make us tremble with horror are without any doubt permitted and desired by the Anglo-American authorities. SIENA HAS EXPERIENCED "LIBERATION" Those who still don't know which way to turn don't deserve a better fate. Let the behavior of the true patriots of Florence, who put up their resistance against the invading enemy, serve as an example”.

Price: $250.00

WW 618

Italian Social Republic propaganda warning the people of the atrocities committed by the Allies. It says “ITALIANS! News from the territories in the South grows daily. Many of your brothers and sisters, who escaped from slavery and imprisonment, have found themselves in safety here with us and say: COLORED PEOPLE OF ALL RACES treat the women and girls of Italy as free prey and force them with weapons and knives to their wishes. In the city of Foggia alone, from 15 November 112,000 ITALIANS were taken and forced to work day and night in the areas where the war raged most violently. In other cities the number is already much larger. The Negus requested 200,000 ITALIANS as slaves for work in the colony and received them on the orders of the Anglo-Americans. How many will still have to share their fate? CAN THE ANGLO-AMERICANS DENY ALL THIS? Of course they have to do this to hide their regime of tyranny and terror. ITALIANS! YOU DO NOT NEED TO BELIEVE THIS NEWS. BUT WHEN YOU HAVE HEARD THE HORRIBLE STORIES OF THE NEMEROUS FUGEGES, WHEN YOU HAVE SEEN THEIR FACES, THEIR LOST LOOK, THEN THE TERRIBLE REALITY WILL BECOME SO CLEAR THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO CONVINCE AND BELIEVE IT”.

Price: $300.00

WW 617

Italian Social Republic propaganda with cover stating “Once again this year, the prophecies are wrong”. It debunks what the British and American predicted and shows the reality of German facts. It ends with a quote by Mussolini on December 16, 1944: ”Germany is capable of resisting and determining the failure of enemy plans”.

Price: $250.00

WW 616

Italian Social Republic scathing attack on the betrayal of King Victor Emmanuel and Marshall Badoglio. It says “Italian soldiers and, as a result of the shameful surrender, you now find yourself in the invaded lands, in the Balkans or anywhere isolated and dispersed, Listen! The situation that arose in Italy following the betrayal of Badoglio and the military leaders who, by going over to the enemy, stained the sacred name of our Italy with infamy and threw the country into the most chaotic and disastrous situation imaginable, is the following:

-On the one hand, a National Government which, headed by Mussolini, has proclaimed the Italian Social Republic and is proceeding towards new revolutionary goals. Marshal Graziani, Minister of National Defense, and Gen. Gambara, Chief of Staff, have called together those officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers who, volunteers, want to raise the honor of the homeland and continue in the fight for the defense of the Republic Social and achieve Victory alongside the Germanic allies.

-On the other hand, a Government of reactionaries and defectors headed by the king and Badoglio who, having betrayed the honor of the soldier and the Italian people, act in the service of the enemy in a vain attempt to save the crown and personal property. They declared war on yesterday's allies and called for general mobilization, under penalty of execution and other serious sanctions for anyone who did not join.” It then goes on to list the chronology of betrayals. Produced in late November, 1943.

Price: $250.00

WW 615

Italian Social Republic propaganda aimed at Marshall Badoglio’s family. It says: ” ....the vile traitors took their family members to safety abroad....While the Italian people fought, worked and made hard sacrifices to achieve victory.” It shows Badoglio’s family in Laussane, Switzerland.

Price: $290.00

WW 614

Italian Social Republic aimed at the 3 Italian traitors that turned on Mussolini. It says: ”In 1922, when the Duce saved the Monarchy, the King was radiant! On July 25, 1943...the King arrested the Savior of the Monarchy....Italians! Hate the traitors of the Fatherland! Hate the arrogant Anglo-American enemy! Fight and work under the orders of the Duce for the future of your homeland!”.

Price: $290.00

WW 613

Interesting Italian Social Republic propaganda aimed at the Allies. Title Balance sheet 1943, it shows promises made by Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin that were all bluffs. For example, Roosevelt's generals assured in October 1943 "We will spend the Christmas holidays in Florence, at least in Rome. Bluff! The Anglo-Americans are bleeding to death in the Abruzzi with their snail offensive despite the use of crazy quantities of men, materials and ammunition!..... Their balance sheet is an enormous failure. 1943 was precisely not the 1918! This war cannot be won by bluff. This time the German and allied weapons will decide!

Price: $280.00

WW 612

22 page booklet produced during the Italian Social Republic titled PROFANAZION (prothanation), showing the desecration of Italian churches due to Allied air bombardment.

Price: $190.00

WW 611

Leaflet dropped by the RAF and American Airforce over Italy shortly before the invasion of Sicily. It reads “Text of a Message Directed to the Italian People from the British Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt. It states “At this time the combined forces of the United States, Great Britain and Canada, under the command of General Eisenhower and his Deputy Commander, General Alexander, are bringing war to the heart of your country.

This is the direct result of the shameful policy that Mussolini and the fascist regime imposed on you. Mussolini dragged you into this war as a satellite nation of a brutal destroyer of peoples and freedom. Mussolini threw you into a war that he believed Hitler had already won.

Although Italy is extremely vulnerable from the air and the sea, your fascist leaders have sent your sons, your ships and your airplanes to distant areas of operations to help Germany conquer England, Russia and the world. entire.

Italy's adherence to Nazi Germany's plans was unworthy of the ancient traditions of freedom and culture of the Italian people; traditions to which the people of America and Great Britain owe so much. Your soldiers did not fight for Italy's interests at all, but only for those of Nazi Germany. They fought bravely, but were betrayed and abandoned by the Germans on the Russian front and on every battlefield in Africa, from El Alamein to Cape Bon.

Today, Germany's hopes of world domination have been dashed on all fronts. The skies of Italy are dominated by the vast air fleets of the United States and Great Britain; The coasts of Italy are threatened by the largest massing of naval forces that Great Britain and its allies have ever concentrated in the Mediterranean.

The forces now facing you are committed to destroying the power of Nazi Germany, which has ruthlessly inflicted slavery, destruction and death on all those who refuse to recognize the Germans as the dominant race.

Italy's only hope of survival lies in a capitulation, which would not be dishonorable given the overwhelming power of the United Nations military forces. If you continue to support the fascist regime subservient to the criminal power of the Nazis, you must suffer the consequences of your choice.

We are not pleased to invade Italian soil and bring the tragic devastation of war to the Italian people. We are determined to eliminate the false leaders and their doctrines that have brought Italy to its current state. Every moment you resist the associated forces of the United Nations, every drop of blood you shed can only serve one purpose: to give the Nazi and fascist leaders another margin of time to escape the inevitable consequences of their crimes.

All your interests and all your traditions have been betrayed by Nazi Germany and your false and corrupt leaders. Only by abandoning Nazi Germany and its fascist leaders can a renewed Italy hope to acquire a respected place in the family of European nations.

The time has come for you Italians to consider your dignity, your interests and your desire in a restoration of national decorum and secure peace. The time has come for you to decide whether Italians must die for Mussolini and Hitler or live for Italy and civilization.”

Price: $250.00

WW 610

Italian Social Republic propaganda showing the Americans finding a US soldier innocent of war crimes. The message is “Not guilty. In fact, it is important for the Anglo-Americans to massacre an Italian more or less.” The reverse shows a BBC broadcast of an atrocity in Rome committed by the Allies. The message is “....what do they care about some cowardly murdered woman or child from Lazio? Have you been reading a lot? "Not Guilty" Italians Don't Forget!”

Price: $290.00