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1942: The Info Wars of World War II

One Year

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Herbert Bergman: From US Embassy to Nazi Propaganda Voice

The chapter explores Herbert Bergman's journey from an economic affairs specialist at the US Embassy in Berlin to a leading voice in a Nazi propaganda project named Station Debunk during World War II. It highlights Bergman's shift in allegiance from the Allies to supporting Germany, and his role in broadcasting pro-German misinformation to the American public. The chapter also reveals the propaganda tactics employed by a mysterious figure known as Joe Scanlan to sow dissent in the U.S. through incendiary radio broadcasts.

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