MOBILIZING THE MUSLIMS: OTTOMAN-GERMAN PROPAGANDA IN WORLD WAR I
MOBILIZING THE MUSLIMS: OTTOMAN-GERMAN PROPAGANDA IN WORLD WAR I
Author(s): Ceren UçanSubject(s): Military history, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Political behavior, Politics and communication, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), The Ottoman Empire, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: İzmir Kâtip Çelebi Üniversitesi, Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Fakültesi
Keywords: Allies; Jihad; German Empire; Ottoman Empire; Propaganda; World War I;
Summary/Abstract: On 2 August 1914, the Ottoman Empire and the German Empire agreed on an alliance, and the Ottoman Empire officially entered into World War I on 29 October 1914 as one of the Central Powers. In November, jihad was proclaimed by the Ottoman Sultan. The Ottoman and German governments published pamphlets, leaflets, and newspapers to mobilize Muslims in India, Egypt, and other dependencies of the Allies. They aimed to incite mutiny among native populations in their armies, foster Pan-Islamism, or create pro-German sentiments. While some of the propaganda materials invited Muslims to holy war, others used the Caliphate and the Ottoman Empire as a bridge to reach the Muslims. This article examines German and Ottoman propaganda to mobilize Muslims against the Allies.
Journal: Cihannüma: Tarih ve Coğrafya Araştırmaları Dergisi
- Issue Year: IX/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 25-35
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English