Anti-fascistische eenheid 1935

This is a newspaper called 'Anti-Fascistische Eenheid' or 'Anti-Fascist Unity' which was produced in 1935 by the Friends of Anti-Fascists in Germany. It's a call to action, responding to the rise of Hitler and fascism and distributed in Holland. The cartoon on the front page encapsulates the newspaper’s message. Here we see a German soldier wearing a gas mask next to a figure resembling a member of the Ku Klux Klan, together they represent the death of peace. The USSR is written on the spear, suggesting that this may be the country that will restore peace. It presents a clear critique of the emerging Nazi regime. To fully understand this image, we would need to consider the history of left-wing resistance to fascism in Germany and the Netherlands during the interwar period. We might also research the networks of solidarity and support that connected anti-fascist activists across borders. Such research reveals the complex social and political contexts that shaped the production and reception of this powerful piece of propaganda.