Der Schulungsbrief 1943 – Folge 7/8 “Einsatz des Volkes”, Original NSDAP Periodical

Description

This is an original issue of Der Schulungsbrief 1943, the NSDAP’s monthly for political education, published in Berlin by the Reichsorganisationsleiter der NSDAP. The cover is marked “10. Jahrgang – Viertes Heft 1943 (Folge 7./8.)”, a combined July/August number, and carries the title “Einsatz des Volkes” over a striking woodcut-style illustration of a woman at a machine and a soldier wielding a tool.

What Was Der Schulungsbrief?

Der Schulungsbrief was the Nazi Party’s monthly for political education. According to Randall Bytwerk’s German Propaganda Archive at Calvin University, it aimed to present Nazi ideology in a form the general public could understand, and Party block wardens encouraged every household to subscribe. In 1943 it appeared as combined two-month issues, of which this is the fourth.

What Does This 1943 Issue Contain?

The German Propaganda Archive summarises the July/August 1943 issue as opening with the article “A Great Age – Great Accomplishments”, followed by two articles reviewing European history, an account of a soldier’s wedding, and pieces on food rationing, the causes of the war and alleged Jewish influence in the United States. The photographs of this copy show:

• A double page of drawings linking a helmeted German soldier with scenes of earlier warfare, artillery and armour.
• The illustrated story “Hundert-Gramm-Brot”, with a drawing of a family at table, which relates to the theme of wartime food.

Together they show how the magazine tied front-line service, work and home life into one message of total mobilisation in the year after Stalingrad.

Collector’s Note

Wartime issues of Der Schulungsbrief 1943 are interesting to compare with the larger, more lavish pre-war numbers. The paper, layout and themes all reflect the pressure of total war. If you would like to see the contrast, see our lot of seven Der Schulungsbrief magazines from 1937–1941 or the single Der Schulungsbrief 1937. For wider context, see my guide to WW2 German documents.

Condition

• General toning and light spotting to the cover.
• Edge wear and handling marks.
• A line in script at the upper right of the cover.
• Interior pages clear and legible.
• Not collated page by page.

Please study all three photographs of this Der Schulungsbrief 1943 issue, which form an essential part of this condition description. Sold exactly as shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which issue is this?

10. Jahrgang, Viertes Heft 1943, Folge 7./8. (July/August 1943), titled “Einsatz des Volkes”.

Who published it?

Der Reichsorganisationsleiter der NSDAP, Berlin.

Does it contain antisemitic material?

Yes. According to the German Propaganda Archive, this issue includes an article on alleged Jewish influence in the United States. It is offered strictly as a historical source.

Historical Responsibility Notice

This copy of Der Schulungsbrief 1943 is offered as a historical artefact for collecting, preservation, education and research. It is a propaganda publication that contains National Socialist symbols and antisemitic content, retained because they are an original part of the document. Autographs & Militaria does not endorse or glorify National Socialist ideology. For our approach to this material, see collecting Third Reich material responsibly.

References & Further Reading

• Randall Bytwerk, German Propaganda Archive, Calvin University, Der Schulungsbrief (1942–1944).
• Autographs & Militaria, WW2 German documents.