Europa im Wettstreit der Propagandisten : Entwürfe für ein besseres Nachkriegseuropa in der britischen Deutschlandpropaganda als Antwort auf Hitlers "Neuordnung Europas", 1940-1941

Abstract

Following the defeat of France in June 1940, the Nazi regime announced ambitious plans for the economic and political reconstruction of Europe under German control. Simultaneously, Great Britain was attacked as the backward defender of the old order. The Churchill government, concerned about the evident decline of its political influence in Europe, decided to take on the challenge and try to offer a rival, and better, plan for post-war Europe. This article examines the British response to Hitler’s propaganda for a ‘New European Order’ during 1940-41. Particular attention is being paid to the treatment of the topic in the British propaganda campaign towards the German public.