The illustration is an example of propaganda. this cartoon shows a german soldier in a trench firing his rifle. behind him, a woman wearing a cap with a jewish star on it, is about to plunge a dagger in the back of the german soldier. what was this piece of propaganda most likely used for? it was used to discourage support for hitler by instilling fear in soldiers. it was used to encourage hatred of the military in germany. it was used to discourage men from joining the german military. it was used to encourage support for hitler by promoting racism.