Des Quinn and Martin Williams Press ‘Esc’ on your keyboard at any time to end the presentation.

What does this postcard show? What do you think the message of this postcard is? Translation Postcard courtesy of Des Quinn

What does this postcard show? What do you think the message of this postcard is? Who watches the sea Postcard courtesy of Des Quinn

What does this postcard show? This postcard is advertising German biscuits! Why do you think that the manufacturers have chosen images such as this to advertise their goods? Click on the images to view more examples Postcard courtesy of Des Quinn

Postcard courtesy of M. Williams What do you think the the family are reading together? What do you notice about the baby? How does the postcard make you feel? Happy Sad Alarmed Calm

Postcard courtesy of M. Williams Describe the scene on the postcard. What does the baby want to play with? Why do you think that such happy, peaceful, family orientated images were produced during the period ?

What does this postcard show? Click here to stop animation Translation Postcard courtesy of Des Quinn

Yes, just shut your gob and stay mum, you little coward! That friend of sheep rustlers, Finland, is going to be beaten. Gunpowder There’s just one wish I have on earth: Germany must be destroyed! Postcard courtesy of Des Quinn Just shut your mouth and stay mum, You little coward! That friend of sheep rustlers, Finland, is going to be beaten.

What does this postcard show? Translation Postcard courtesy of Des Quinn

Who does John Bull represent? Why is he attempting to set fire to the barrel? Postcard courtesy of Des Quinn

What made German Propaganda so effective during the First World War? END