One of the most covert and successful military campaigns of WWII was also bloodless—the sole aim was to break the morale of Axis soldiers.
In her new book, Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS, best-selling author Lisa Rogak tells the story of four women who spun the web of deception that helped win World War II. Join Rogak this evening as she sheds light on how these members of the United States Office of Strategic Services created a secret brand of propaganda to crush the enemy emotionally. Using gifts from writing to singing to linguistics, these four struck against the enemy in devastating ways. They forged letters and “official” military orders, wrote and produced entire newspapers, scripted radio broadcasts and songs, and even developed rumors for undercover spies and double agents to spread to the enemy. From a native of Czechoslovakia to a goddess of the silver screen, join us to celebrate these unsung heroes: Zuzka Lauwers, Marlene Dietrich, Elizabeth MacDonald, and Jane Smith-Hutton.
Following his presentation, the audience will have a chance to ask their own questions.
Propaganda Girls will be available for sale and signing after the program.
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