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Atrocity propaganda
One of the main forms of propaganda used by Britain in World War I was atrocity propaganda

World War II
The central government organisation responsible for publicity and propaganda in World War II was the Ministry of Information, which was formed on Septemebr 4, 1939, the day after Britain's declaration of war. The ministry was entrusted with both domestic and overseas propaganda.

Two of the most important propaganda media used in the Second World War were film and posters. The Films Division of the Ministry of Information, under Kenneth Clark, was responsible for the distribution of propaganda films in support of the Allied cause.

With regard to posters, the two most notable campaigns were the 'Keep Mum' and 'Careless Talk Costs Lives' campaigns. The former campaign originated in 1940, with the slogan 'Be Like Dad, Keep Mum', although the best-known poster from the campaign is Gerald Lacoste's from 1942, which featured the catchphrase 'Keep Mum, She's Not So Dumb'. The 'Careless Talk Costs Lives' series of posters were designed by Fougasse and depicted people giving away secrets in everyday situations.