The Sceptic Isle: How the British Government Sold the Second World War

A major reassessment of the British government's communication of the goals of the Second World War, and how its propaganda undermined the people's faith in the reliability of war news and the credibility of political leaders.
While waging war against enemies overseas, governments also need to win the hearts and minds of their own citizens. The media is critical to delivering the official message, raising public support for war, maintaining morale, spelling out goals, downplaying setbacks, a...