{"product_id":"original-u-s-psychological-operations-leaflet-iz-d0xx-operation-iraqi-freedom-iraq-2003-copy-5","title":"Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, 2003","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eOriginal double-sided U.S. psychological operations leaflet produced during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. Printed as a visual sequence, the leaflet uses minimal text and sequential cartoon imagery to depict the inevitability of defeat and the consequences of continued resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Iraqi Freedom\u003cbr data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eConflict \/ War:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iraq War\u003cbr data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003cbr data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eCountry \/ Theater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iraq\u003cbr data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eLanguage(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (visual narrative)\u003cbr data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original printed leaflet, double-sided\u003cbr data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surplus copy retained outside field distribution. Acquired from the personal materials of an unnamed U.S. military servicemember. Never airdropped or field-distributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eImagery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eThe leaflet presents a three-part cartoon sequence. In the first frame, a figure stands confidently. In the second, he is struck violently, spinning from impact. In the final frame, he collapses to the ground, injured, with the words “Oops” and “Ouch” reinforcing the sudden reversal. The progression visually communicates overconfidence followed by swift defeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eTo convey the futility of resistance through a simplified cause-and-effect narrative, emphasizing that initial confidence or defiance will quickly result in injury or defeat when confronted by coalition forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/khajistan.com\/products\/american-war-propaganda-leaflets-1990-2022?variant=46423468146902\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFeatured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/khajistan.com\/products\/american-war-propaganda-leaflets-1990-2022?variant=46423468146902\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAmerican War Propaganda Leaflets, 1990–2022, Khajistan Press.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibited in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pioneerworks.org\/exhibitions\/office-of-war-information-o-w-i\"\u003eKhajistan: Office of War Information (O.W.I.) at Pioneer Works, New York, May 08 – Aug 09, 2026.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KHAJISTAN™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165049401558,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9883\/2285\/files\/OWIProducts.png?v=1777418745","url":"https:\/\/khajistan.com\/products\/original-u-s-psychological-operations-leaflet-iz-d0xx-operation-iraqi-freedom-iraq-2003-copy-5","provider":"KHAJISTAN™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}