Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: The Po is waiting for you

Barcode: 58879

Image Number: 58879.0001

Brief Description: Leaflet for mass distribution by German forces in early 1945 to demoralize and destabilize Allied troops as they advanced through Italy. Pictorial map depicts one side showing abundance of livestock, wine and beautiful women contrasting the inside scene featuring Death personified wading through the rive destroying bridges and boats in the water.

Date/Date Range: 1945

Notes: Place of publication not identified. Publisher not identified.

Language: English

Material Type: Paper

Dimensions: 18.5 x 26 cm

Historical Context: Allied invasion of Italy took place starting in 1943 and by October of that year most of southern Italy was in Allied hands.

LC Call Number: G7611.S7 1945

OCLC: 1456158635

Subjects: World War, 1939-1945--Propaganda

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/58879.0001