1942: The Info Wars of World War II
One Year
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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