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An Overview of the Strategy and Tactics of Guerrilla Warfare

Introduction The main strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare tend to involve the use of a small attacking, mobile force against a large, unwieldy force. The guerrilla force is largely or entirely organised in small units that are dependent on the support of the local population. Tactically, the guerrilla army makes the repetitive attacks far… Read More

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An Overview of the Wartime Information Board (Canada)

Introduction The Wartime Information Board was a Canadian government agency established on 09 September 1942, succeeding the Bureau of Public Information, to coordinate the existing public information service of the government, supervise the release from government sources of Canadian war news and information, and facilitate distribution of Canadian war information both internally and externally. Refer… Read More

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An Overview of Canada Carries On

Introduction Canada Carries On (French: En avant Canada) was a series of short films by the National Film Board of Canada which ran from 1940 to 1959. The series was created as morale-boosting propaganda films during the Second World War. With the end of the war, the series lost its financial backing from the Wartime… Read More

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A Brief Overview of Wehrmacht Propaganda Troops

Introduction Wehrmacht Propaganda Troops (German: Wehrmachtpropaganda, abbreviated as WPr) was a branch of service of the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany during World War II. Subordinated to the High Command of the Wehrmacht (the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht), its function was to produce and disseminate propaganda materials aimed at the German troops and the… Read More

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What was Headline Hunters (1945)?

Introduction Headline Hunters is an 11-minute 1945 Canadian documentary film, part of the wartime Canada Carries On series, produced by Alan Field. The short film was made by the National Film Board of Canada. The film was a tribute to Canadian war correspondents who reported from the front lines in the Second World War. Synopsis… Read More

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An Overview of Breathing (A Memorial Sculpture)

Introduction Breathing is a memorial sculpture situated on the roof of the Peel Wing of BBC Broadcasting House, in London. Refer to War Correspondent and Embedded Journalism. Background The sculpture commemorates journalists and associated staff who have been killed whilst carrying out their work. It consists of a 10-metre (32 ft) high glass and steel… Read More

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What is Embedded Journalism?

Introduction Embedded journalism refers to news reporters being attached to military units involved in armed conflicts. While the term could be applied to many historical interactions between journalists and military personnel, it first came to be used in the media coverage of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The United States military responded to pressure from… Read More