-Why did the War Department in 1943 approve the dissemination of bloody battlefield photographs such as Life magazine's "Here Lie Three Americans," although victories in the South Pacific and North Africa had raised spirits at home?
A) The War Department felt that morbid pictures like this one would decrease morale at home.
B) The American public needed to be reminded that continued civilian sacrifice was still needed.
C) Life magazine believed it could sell more issues if it focused on shocking images from the war.
D) The War Department was hoping that the public could help identify the bodies of unknown soldiers.

Question

-Why did the War Department in 1943 approve the dissemination of bloody battlefield photographs such as Life magazine's "Here Lie Three Americans," although victories in the South Pacific and North Africa had raised spirits at home?
A) The War Department felt that morbid pictures like this one would decrease morale at home. 
B) The American public needed to be reminded that continued civilian sacrifice was still needed. 
C) Life magazine believed it could sell more issues if it focused on shocking images from the war. 
D) The War Department was hoping that the public could help identify the bodies of unknown soldiers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The War Department approved the dissemination of such photographs to remind the American public of the harsh realities of war and the need for continued support and sacrifice, despite the victories that had been achieved.

-Why Did the War Department in 1943 Approve the Dissemination