Intelligence Squared
The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler, with Peter Pomerantsev
Mar 11, 2024
Peter Pomerantsev, a journalist and expert on disinformation, joins Mark Galeotti, a Russia specialist and honorary professor, to delve into the art of propaganda. They discuss the remarkable wartime strategies of Sefton Delmer, who cleverly blended facts and fabrications to sabotage Nazi narratives. The conversation reaches into modern-day information warfare, revealing parallels between past and present manipulation tactics. They also highlight the intricate intelligence methods used during WWII and the ongoing challenges of media trust today.
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- Sefton Delmer's radio stations revealed internal Nazi dissent through fictional personas, creating a safe space for Germans to express anti-Nazi sentiments.
- Delmer's attention to detail in crafting radio content engaged German audiences by fostering trust and credibility, transcending traditional propaganda.
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Character of Seth Dendelma
Seth Dendelma, a journalist creating covert radio stations in World War II, demonstrated unique strategies in psychological warfare. Growing up with a bicultural background, he immersed himself into German culture. His radio stations, like Deschefs, revealed internal Nazi dissent through fictional personas, creating a safe space for Germans to express anti-Nazi sentiments.
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