Dehumanizacja przeciwnika w wojnie w Azji i na Pacyfiku
Dehumanization of the enemy in the war in Asia and the Pacific

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the representation of enemies - their dehumanization - during the Asia-Pacific War. The first part is dedicated to propaganda and explains why it is used in countries involved in armed conflicts - it motivates soldiers to fight and civilians to support the state. The text then discusses the image of the Japanese in various media produced by the United States and how Americans portrayed them - typical references included barbarism, homogeneity, and animality. The final part shows how Japanese propaganda depicted Americans and the British, with common references to greed and demonization.

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