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How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler

Peter Pomerantsev

4.11 AVERAGE

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4.25

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4.0

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Peter Pomerantsev wrote a fantastic biography of WWII propagandist Sefton Delmer while at the same time tying the tactics Delmer used to modern-day propaganda. Too many historians don’t tie history to the present, so five stars and a gold medal for Mr. Pomerantsev. We need to hear more about Delmer; he created Der Chef, a German who spoke up and questioned Nazis.  His listeners included German soldiers and citizens, as well as politicians. Do not underestimate the power of intelligence and propaganda in winning WWII. Tactics are still being used, and most people still fall for it. 

I thoroughly enjoyed learning about someone I had heard a little about. Thank you, NetGalley and PublicAffairs, for an advanced copy.