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Island of Deceit [Propaganda flyer] (Item)

Propaganda flyer depicting three Allied servicemen flanked by two Japanese servicemen on the island of New Guinea, circa 1942-1945. The flyer was presumably printed by Japanese forces to encourage Allied service members to surrender. Caption: "Island of Deceit. They were a 'pushover' -- were they? Supplies were coming -- did they? Enforcement were on the way -- are they? Now, where are you? You…

Killed in action! [Propaganda flyer] (Item)

Propaganda flyer depicting a dead serviceman chained to the island of New Guinea and holding a citation from General Douglas MacArthur, circa 1942-1945. The flyer was presumably printed by Japanese forces to encourage Allied service members to surrender. Caption: "Killed in action! Died that the jungles of New Guinea might again rest in peace."