{"product_id":"original-u-s-psychological-operations-leaflet-v53-operation-desert-storm-iraq-1991-khajistan","title":"Original U.S. Psychological Operations Leaflet V53 Operation Desert Storm, Iraq, 1991","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eOriginal double-sided U.S. psychological operations leaflet produced during Operation Desert Storm. Printed in Arabic, the leaflet addresses Iraqi soldiers directly and presents surrender or ceasefire as a lawful, safe alternative under the Geneva Convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eLeaflet Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e V53\u003cbr data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operation Desert Storm\u003cbr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eConflict \/ War:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gulf War\u003cbr data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003cbr data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eCountry \/ Theater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iraq \/ Kuwait\u003cbr data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"766\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eLanguage(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabic\u003cbr data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original printed leaflet, double-sided\u003cbr data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airdropped leaflet acquired from the family of a U.S. military commander.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eFront: No printed text.\u003cbr data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eBack: “The United States of America abides by the laws of the Geneva Convention. Ceasing fire will provide you with the following: humane treatment, food and water, medical care, shelter, and return to your home after hostilities.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eImagery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eThe front shows Iraqi soldiers surrendering with their hands raised as coalition aircraft and armored vehicles approach. Smoke rises from the background, while the soldiers’ raised hands and discarded posture frame surrender as the only safe response to coalition force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eObjective:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eTo persuade Iraqi soldiers to stop fighting by linking surrender with legal protection, humane treatment, basic care, and eventual return home. The leaflet uses the language of the Geneva Convention to make surrender appear lawful, orderly, and survivable rather than dishonorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFeatured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/khajistan.com\/products\/american-war-propaganda-leaflets-1990-2022?variant=46423468146902\"\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":48171902730454,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9883\/2285\/files\/37_55301efe-6044-4872-acc3-6da7d4f61a79.png?v=1777620494","url":"https:\/\/khajistan.com\/products\/original-u-s-psychological-operations-leaflet-v53-operation-desert-storm-iraq-1991-khajistan","provider":"KHAJISTAN™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}