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One sheet World War II propaganda poster, titled
"Smash Japanese Aggression!", was created around 1942 by English artist Roy Nockolds (1911–1979) for the British Ministry of Information.
The artwork depicts a dynamic battle scene where British Bristol Blenheim aircraft are attacking Japanese flying boats in the harbor of Port Blair, located in the Andaman Islands.
Historical Context
The Event: The poster celebrates a heavy Royal Air Force (RAF) raid on Port Blair, during which thirteen Japanese flying-boats were reportedly destroyed.
Location: Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These islands were occupied by Japanese forces from March 1942 until 1945.
Purpose: Like many posters in this series, it was designed to boost Allied morale by showcasing successful strikes against Japanese military assets in the Pacific theater.
Artist: Roy Nockolds was a noted motoring and aviation artist who served as an official War Artist during the conflict.
Series Variations
This specific image was part of a broader British propaganda campaign. Other posters featuring the same "Smash Japanese Aggression!" slogan depicted different successful Allied operations, such as:
An RAF attack on Japanese supply barges on the Chindwin River in Burma.
A devastating raid on an enemy aerodrome at Moulmein. |
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