The study of the role of propaganda in an international context has always been one wrought with controversy and conflict. Although its physical and psychological presence is evident to both the man on the street and the man in the study, when and how propaganda was created is indefinite. It is easy to maintain the argument that the World War brought about the discovery of propaganda, when principal governments saw the relationship of psychological warfare with economic and military war (Bruntz 1972). But it is simplistic to state the existence of propaganda in such a way, for history holds several examples of this phenomenon.
             In this essay, I will be touching upon the defeat of the Germans in the World War, before examining the psychological aspects of war propaganda during the Nazi rule and the contrast made in themes and technologies since the Roman Empire. I will be comparing Germany since the World War period with the Romans so as to highlight the differences in my study of these two eras. The focus of propaganda during the Nazi rule takes the form of media, particularly the use of radio. This will be followed by an exploration of ancient warfare technology in the Roman Empire.
             However, by using Germany and Rome as examples of propaganda does not expound the case of propaganda as a whole; looking at these two specific countries can be said to only skim the surface of the issue. We should also have in mind the deeper structural elements as well as the historical paths that precede this issue.
             As generally understood, propaganda is opinion expressed for the purpose of influencing actions of individuals or groups, towards a desired direction. Propaganda is vital in modern warfare, as it would mean that the entire mental, moral and physical forces of the nation are hurled against the enemy. This is accomplished by continuous repetition of a dominant principle or idea, implanting it in the minds of others. A propagandist's task...