In what ways did the British government attempt to hide the affects of the blitz from the people of Britain?

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In what ways did the British government attempt to hide the affects of the blitz from the people of Britain?

From the first bombings the numbers of casualty were shocking when bombing raids were reported they were reported cheerfully. Commenting on the good spirits of the civilians who have taken their lives despite it being an awful tragedy.

British propaganda, films reinforced this, films were used to show how the bright would not give up and how bad the Germans were. Mass funerals, destruction was not shown in case it hanged the morale of the British people.

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Interviews with important people like the prime minister were rehearsed so as not to say anything that would destroy the morale. No close-up pictures of suffering or grieving families were taken as this would make the viewers upset and distraught, but only of bravery and heroism was displayed.

Propaganda became a vital weapon for both Germans and Britain during the war. To undermine the morale of the enemy civilian’s radio was used to broadcast live. The ministry of information was responsible for ensuring that the British public was given detail of the war in order to ensure continued ...

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