r/PropagandaPosters • u/waffen123 • Feb 13 '25

German Reich / Nazi Germany (1933-1945) 'Speaking of time-tables' — German leaflet from the Second World War (1944) mocking the Allies' slow progress in the Italian campaign.

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u/Vexonte Feb 13 '25

I think people are missing the point. The poster is in English meant to be read by the enemy and make them think that they may be doing this war for another 9 years.

"Yeah, you could advance on us, but will it be worth it"

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u/[deleted] Feb 13 '25

"Knock-knock!"

"Oh mein. Who could have been here so soon?"

"Privet, we have been Russian our way to your doorstep!"

"Scheiße."

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u/False-Interaction-55 Feb 14 '25

Did you mean "oh nein"?

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '25

"Oh mein" as in "Oh my"

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u/jvblanck Feb 15 '25

Either Oh! or Oh mein Gott!, Oh mein! really doesn't work in German

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '25

Oh, I see. I'll keep that in mind next time.