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Persian Gulf War Leaflets

Artifact Details

A collection of 6 framed leaflets with black and white illustrations of warfare

Leaflets were produced by the CIA during the Persian Gulf War to give civilians time to evacuate.

These CIA-produced leaflets were used during the Persian Gulf War (1990 – 1991). Copies of the leaflets were air-dropped over a selected area before an Allied bombing run. The leaflets gave the civilian people time to evacuate and encouraged the military units to surrender.

Artifact Specs

61 cm x 61 cm
(L x W)

White rectangular leaflets with brown borders depicting military air strikes. The text contains warnings about the air strikes.

The leaflet translates to “Your equipment is subject to bombardment! Warning! This site will be bombed soon. Leave your equipment and save yourselves."

Artifact Specs

15 cm x 7.5 cm
(L x W)