160904-0043 - WWII Propaganda Postcard

Japanese wartime propaganda from the late 1930s with an illustration of a family rejoicing in news.

Card 2 of a series of 7 postcards intended to promote home front civilian support for the Japanese military.

Japanese text:

『皇軍無敵』
滴の堅陣突破して
第一線の一番乗りた
兄貴の名誉だ！
息子の手柄だ！

English translation:

“Invincible Imperial Army”
Breaking through the firm enemy line
Being the first to charge
Your brother’s honor!
Your son’s achievement!