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GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON World War II Pre Battle of the Bulge 1944 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372814441362
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1944 * General George S. Patton * World War II - WWII * Battle of the Bulge prelude The top of the front page has a five column headline: "3D ARMY POURS ACROSS THE SAAR" with subheads that include: "Third of Sarreguemines Is Taken as Patton Speeds Offensive" and more with related map headed: "Patton's Men Force Foe Back In Vital Reich Region". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON World War II Pre Battle of the Bulge 1944 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392496386944
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 10, 1944 * General George S. Patton * World War II - WWII * Battle of the Bulge prelude The top of the front page has a five column headline: "3D ARMY DRIVES NORTH FOR SAAR AFTER JUNCTION OF TWO DIVISIONS" with subheads that include: "MAGINOT LINE CUT" and more with related map headed: "Patton's Men Hammer Out New Gains In Saar". Related photo on page 3. See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements within a week prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 56 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
PRE BATTLE OF THE BULGE Generals Patch & George S. Patton 1944 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392496384751
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 12, 1944 * General Alexander Patch * General George S. Patton * World War II - WWII * Battle of the Bulge prelude The top of the front page has a five column headline: "1ST ARMY PUSHING FOE OVER ROER; 7TH WINS HAGUENAU, A SAAR KEY" with subheads that include: "Patton's Forces Repulse 11 More German Counter-Blows Against Bridgeheads" and more. Related map on page 4. See photos for partial coverage of Generals Patch & Patton's movements within a week prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 40 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
PRE BATTLE OF THE BULGE Generals Patch & George S. Patton 1944 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372814440118
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1944 * General Alexander Patch * Gen. George S. Patton photo * World War II - WWII * Battle of the Bulge prelude The top of the front page has a five column headline: "7TH ARMY GAINS NEAR KARLSRUHE; 1ST CLEARS 5 TOWNS ALONG ROER" with subheads that include: "Patch's Forces in Seltz in Drive for Reich Chemical District" and more with related map headed: "General Patch's Men Make A Slashing Advance" Related photo on page 4 shows General George S. Patton meeting with a member of the House committee. See photos for partial coverage of Generals Patch & Patton's movements just a few days prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on W... See More
PRE BATTLE OF THE BULGE General Courtney Hodges w/ Maps 1944 Old WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392496382540
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 11, 1944 * General Courtney Hodges * World War II - WWII * Battle of the Bulge prelude The top of the front page has a five column headline: "1ST ARMY HITS OUT ON 10-MILE ROER LINE" with subheads that include: "Hodges Only Two Miles From Last Key Enemy Base West of Rover" and more. Two related maps on page 5. See photos for partial coverage of General Hodges and Bradley's movements within a week prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 34 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
April 26, 1945 YIDDISH World War II & Holocaust Era JEWISH Jews Newspaper HEBREW
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392468467859
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: (FORWARD), Jewish newspaper, New York, April 26, 1945 * Near the end of the war in Europe * Jewish holocaust era - rare title Printed entirely in Yiddish (a high German language of Ashkenazi Jewish origin, which uses the Hebrew alphabet), including the advertisements. Near the end of the World War II in Europe. We have been told by a reliable source the following: "The main headline reads "Truman Opens San Francisco Conference With an Appeal for Roosevelt's Ideas." The large headline underneath reads "Russians Close Ring of Fire Around Berlin." Bound at the right margin, complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.
SIEGE OF LENINGRAD Russia Nazis German Blockade BROKEN 1943 WWII Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392456132489
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 19, 1943 * Siege of Leningrad broken (1st report) * German - Nazi blockade break * Operation Iskra - Saint Petersburg The top of the front page has a five column headline: "RUSSIAN BREAK LENINGRAD SIEGE" with subheads that include: "Eight Lines of Nazi Lines Smashed in Break of Leningrad Ring" and more with related map. More inside. 1st report coverage on the Leningrad blockade finally being broken. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
DOOLITTLE RAID James Jimmy JAPAN Bombers Attack 1st 1945 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392450229197
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 19, 1942 * The famous Doolittle raid of Japan * U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers * USS Hornet aircraft carrier The front page has a nice headline that reads: "Four Great Jap Cities Set Afire By U. S. Bombs" with subheads. (see) More on pages 10 & 11 with some related photos and map. This was the famous Doolittle raid on Japan. It was not known at the time that James "Jimmy" Doolittle was involved due to secrecy. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication. Complete with all 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
COLOGNE Germany RAF Bombers Raid & FIRE DESTRUCTION 1942 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372780941785
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 2, 1942 * Cologne Germany 1,000 bomber raid * Operation Millennium - World War II The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "20,000 REPORTED DEAD IN COLOGNE!" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the famous 1,000 bomber raid on Cologne Germany by the RAF during World War II. Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
WAR ON HITLER Britain & France Enter World War II POLAND Attacked 1939 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392434866800
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 7, 1939 * Blitzkrieg - Germans invade Poland * World War II at the beginning * Britain and France enter the war The nice banner headline announces: "POLES TO BRITAIN: RUSH AID!; U. S. Patrols Sea; French in Germany! British in France!" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. More on the following pages. A few related photos on the back page. Complete in 36 pages, rag edition in great condition save for a few small binding holes along the spine.
BATTLE OF THE SANTA CRUZ ISLANDS Guadalcanal Campaign1942 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392433116123
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, October 28, 1942 * Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands * U.S. Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy * Guadalcanal campaign - World War II The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "U. S. REPELS JAP ADVANCE" with subheads. (see) Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
TEHRAN CONFERENCE in Iran World War II FDR Churchill & Stalin 1943 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392433109752
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, December 4, 1943 * Tehran Conference in Iran * Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill - Joseph Stalin The front page has a nice headline: "'BIG THREE' MEET IN IRAN, MAP MILITARY, POLITICAL MOVES TO DEFEAT NAZIS!" with subheads and three photos of the "Big Three" leaders. (see) First report coverage on the Tehran Conference meeting between the big three powers in Iran. Complete with all 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN "The Great Dictator" Movie Opening w/ Review & Ad 1940 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372773858531
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Nov. 13, 1940 * "The Great Dictator" opening w/ review * Charlie Chaplin's first true sound film * Political satire comedy-drama movie * Adolph Hitler - Benito Mussolini - fascism Page 28 has the review for the famous Charlie Chaplin movie "The Great Dictator" with the heading: "Chaplin Wages His Own War Against Totalitarianism in 'The Great Dictator'" Also on the same page is a 10 x 8 inch advertisement for the film which opened in San Francisco the night prior. (see) Chaplin later claimed he would never has made the movie if he knew the extent of the horrors of the concentration camps at the time. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the mast... See More
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Navy Order to Protect American Waters WWII 1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372773856966
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, September 12, 1941 * President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR * United States Navy to protect our waters * Shoot on sight order made The front page has a nice headline: "F.D.R. Orders Navy to Sink Axis U-Boats, Raiders on Sight!" with subheads that include: "The President's Historic Address" and more. Complete text with photo of FDR is on page 6. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
HIDEKI TOJO Named Prime Minister of Japan Pre Pearl Harbor Attack 1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392418467150
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Oct. 7, 1941 * Hideki Tojo becomes Prime Minister of Japan * General of the Imperial Japanese Army * Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ? The front page has a nice headline: "JAPAN GETS AN ARMY PREMIER" with subheads and photo of the outgoing Prince Konoye. Nice for display. Japan would attack Pearl Harbor less than two months later. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
BATTLE OF DUNKIRK Allied Soldiers France Beaches EVACUATION 1940 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372764739033
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 29, 1940 * Battle of Dunkirk (evacuation) -France * Operation Dynamo "Miracle of Dunkirk" * Allied soldiers on English Channel beaches The ftpg. has a nice headline relating to the stranding of allied forces on the beaches of Dunkirk, the focus of a recent motion picture: "SURRENDER OF DIE !; Berlin Says It's a MAster of Hours for the Trapped Army" with subheads. (see) Related map on page 2. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
ADOLPH HITLER Wanted Alive for $1,000,000 Reward by Americans1940 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372764732992
This issue is being offered as a piece of history. We at Rare Newspapers offer such items being mindful of George Santayana's famous quote (often attributed falsely to Winston Churchill): “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”. Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 1, 1940 * Adolph Hitler wanted alive for $1,000,000 * Samuel Harden Church - Carnegie Institute * World War II - WWI This issue has a interesting report with a nice front page headline: "$1,000,000 for Hitler Alive!" with subheads. (see) Carnegie Institute's president, Samuel Harden Church, along with 50 other prominent citizens of Pittsburgh had offered a reward of one million dollars to anyone delivering Adolph Hitler to t... See More
FIRST BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN Egypt World War II Erwin Rommel Tanks 1942 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372764723270
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 2, 1942 * First Battle of El Alamein begins * World War II Egypt The front page has a nice headline: "VITAL EGYPT BATTLE RAGES" with subheads and related map. (see) Nice for display. Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the headline, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally nice.
Battle of GUADALCANAL Starts World War II U.S. MARINES LANDING 1942 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392404636148
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, August 11, 1942 * Battle of Guadalcanal beginning * Solomon Islands - U.S. Marines * World War II - WWII The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "MARINES CRACK SOLOMON BEACHES!" with subheads and related map. (see) Nice for display. Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp near top, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
WINSTON CHURCHILL Upset Election Defeat by Clement Attlee 1945 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392404255948
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1945 * Winston Churchill's upset defeat * 1945 United Kingdom general election * Clement Attlee & the Labour Party * War with Japan near the end The front page has a nice banner headline on the front page: "CHURCHILL IS DEFEATED IN LABOR LANDSLIDE; ATTLEE PROMISES PROSECUTION OF PACIFIC WAR; ALLIES ORDER JAPAN TO QUIT OR BE DESTROYED" with subheads and related photos. More Inside. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
GERMAN SUBMARINE U-507 Mouth of Mississippi River Torpedo 1942 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372752112824
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 16, 1942 * German submarine U-507 * Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine * Mouth of Mississippi River attack The front page has a two column heading: "U-Boat Warfare: U. S. Ship Is Torpedoed at Mouth of The Mississippi; 27 Killed" (see) Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page, small binding holes & a little wear along the spine, generally nice. wikipedia notes: On the 12 May she sank the 10,000 ton SS Virginia in the mouth of the Mississippi, killing 26 sailors in an audacious attack which shocked the American authorities. Swinging south, she sank a Honduran freighter as she cruised out of the Caribb... See More
UNITED NATIONS UN Intergovernmental Organization CREATED Truman 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372234900423
Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1945 * The United Nations created (UN) * Intergovernmental Organization The ftpg. features a very nice--and historic--report on the creation of the United Nations: "TRUMAN CLOSES UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE WITH PLEA TO TRANSLATE CHARTER INTO DEEDS..." with various related subheads and a nice photo showing Truman observing Secretary of State Stettinius signing the document. Complete in 36 pages, this is the "rag edition" which was specifically created on high quality newsprint for institutions requiring long-term storage. Great condition.
WINSTON CHURCHILL This Was Their Finest Hour Speech 1940 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392401629998
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 19, 1940 * This was their finest hour * Winston Churchill speech * World War II - WWII The front page has a four column heading: "Churchill: 'We Shall Be Unconquerable'" with subhead. (see) This report carries over to page 4 where is found the full text of Churchill's famous speech to the House of Commons in which he concludes with the famous passage: "...Let us brace ourselves to our duty and so bear ourselves that if the British Commonwealth and Empire last for a thousand years, men will still say This was their finest hour". (see) Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp & archival mend within the masthead, small address label on the f... See More
FRANCE-GERMANY ARMISTICE Forest of Compiegne Hitler World War II 1940 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372750486590
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 23, 1940 * France-Germany armistice (1st report) * Adolph Hitler - Nazis * German occupation zone set The front page has a six column headline: "French Sign Hitler Peace, Fly to Rome to Learn Fate" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the surrender of France to Germany. Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
General GEORGE PATTON Slaps Soldier & Apology in 1943 Old World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372750476521
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 24, 1943. * General George Patton slaps soldier * World War II - WWII The front page has a two column heading: "The Patton Case" "Army Admits General Hit Soldier At Hospital" with photo of Charles Herman Kuhl and his wife. Much more on page 4 with 2 more related photos. Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on the front page, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
DOOLITTLE RAID James Jimmy JAPAN Bombers EXECUTIONS 1943 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372744686381
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, NY, April 22, 1943 * re. The famous Doolittle raid of Japan * U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers * Realization of Japanese executions The front page has a five column headline: "Japs' Slaying of Airmen Brings Call for Revenge" with subhead. This was when it was first reported that the Japanese had executed some American airmen that were captured during the Doolittle raid. Complete with all 32 pages, never bound, light toning and minor wear along the central fold, generally nice.
WINTER WAR BEGINS Soviet Union Invasion of Finland 1939 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372743679038
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, Nov. 30, 1939 * Winter War begins * Soviet Union - Soviets * Finland invasion * World War II The front page has a nice banner headline: "RUSS INVADE FINLAND; HELSINKI BOMBED; NORWAY UNDER PRESSURE" with subheads. (see) Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, generally nice.
WAKE ISLAND Back in U.S. Marines Possession Post World War II 1945 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392390087322
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 5, 1945 * Wake Island back in U.S. possession * Post World War II Japan The front page has a four column headline: "AMERICAN FLAG IS RAISED ON WAKE ISLE" with subheads that include: "EPIC OF ATOLL ENDS" "Americans Go Ashore to Crown Heroic Fight of marines in 1941" and more. (see) Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
BATTLE OF SAIPAN Mariana Islands U.S. Marines Japan 1944 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392385377180
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1944 * Battle of Saipan rages * Marines at the Mariana Islands * Imperial Japanese Army The front page has a nice headline: "6,015 JAPS SLAIN ON SAIPAN" with subhead. (see) Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamps within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
FDR President Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs GA Georgia DEATH 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392383786783
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE--EXTRA, April 13, 1945 * Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR * Warm Springs, Georgia * World War II - WWII The large ftpg. headline announces: "F.D.R. DIES ! " in dramatic fashion, with the letters dropped out of a black box. A related Subhead: "The President Cerebral Hemorrhage Cause Of Death at Warm Springs; Truman Is Sworn Into Office" with more, including a large photo of him. The complete first section with pages 1-12, some wear at the spine margin, good condition.
RHYTHM CLUB FIRE Dance Hall Natchez MS Holocaust Disaster Negroes 1940 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372597452890
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 24, 1940 * Rhythm Club fire disaster (1st report) * Natchez, Mississippi - Negroes * Dance hall holocaust The front page has a great banner headline: "100 DIE IN DANCE HALL FIRE" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the fire at the Rhythm Night Club which would kill 209. Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Very Rare MOVIE PROP w/ World War II France Quit Headline & dated 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372735128365
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE JOURNAL--EXTRA, May 17, 1940 An interesting movie prop newspaper, presumable one which featured the fall of France during World War II within its script. The large & very bold banner headline: "FRANCE QUITS ! " plus the smaller: "Hitler Vows to Conquer World". The balance of the four page newspaper has just "filler" material relating to nothing. Such props typically were seen from a distance and received very little on-screen time. Note no city of state, giving it a very generic appearance. Four pages, nice condition.
Six (6) WWII 1945 STARS AND STRIPES World War II U.S. Military Old Newspapers
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392370633801
Offered are 6 original, historic, & collectible old newspapers: THE STARS & STRIPES, the "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. This is a nice collection of six complete issues from the closing months of the war, each with a front page reports on the war with Japan, most with war-related photo as well, dated July 6, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 15, 1945. See photos for the headlines & front page reports. All are complete, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
LESLEY J. McNAIR Operation Cobra World War II Normandy KILLED 1944 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372728316167
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1944 * Lesley J. McNair death (1st report) * World War II United States Army * Operation Cobra - Normandy Campaign The front page has a two column heading: "McNair Killed in Normandy Watching Push on U.S. Front" with subhead and photo. (see) More on page 3. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
BOMBING OF ESSEN Thousand Bomber Raids w/ Krupp Factories 1942 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392352590577
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 2, 1942 * Bombing of Essen, Germany * Thousand bomber-raids * Krupp factory The front page gas a great banner headline: "1036 PLANES RAID ESSEN" with subheads that include: "Krupp Plant Battered By 3000 Tons of Bombs" and more. Nice for display. Completer with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes and a little wear along the spine, generally nice.
BATTLE OF SAIPAN Mariana Islands U.S. Marines BEGINS 1944 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392352572600
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1944 * Battle of Saipan begins * Marines land at Mariana Islands * Imperial Japanese Army The front page has a nice banner headline: "OUR SUPERFORTS BOMB CITIES IN JAPAN; AMERICAN FORCES LANDING IN MARIANAS; ALLIES GAIN ON CHERBOURG PENINSULA" with subheads that include: "Saipan Is Stormed" "B-29's Make Debut" "Tokyo Reports Assaults on Industrial Heart of Kyushu Island" "Americans Fight Way Inland on Base Vital to Japan's Defense" and more. A map of the area is featured as well. Complete in 36 pages, scattered foxing, good condition.
JAPANESE ATROCITIES Brutality Americans Soldiers Tortured Freedom 1945 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392329502330
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 4, 1945 * Japanese atrocities described * American soldiers tortured The front page has a nice banner headline: "LIST JAP TORTURE CHIEFS!" with subhead: "Ex-Captives Tell More of 'Living Hell'" Two related photos are on the back page. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
BATTLE OF GREECE Italy Invasion Greco-Italian WWII 1940 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372698861380
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 28, 1940 * Battle of Greece begins * Italy invasion of Greece * Greco-Italian War The front page has a great banner headline: "REPORT BRITISH TAKE OVER CRETE; ALBANIAN 'REBELS' FIGHT ITALIANS" with subheads. Nice for display. Two related maps are on the back page. Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
SIEGE OF ODESSA Ukraine Soviet Union by Axis Begins 1941 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372698584131
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Aug. 8, 1941 * Siege of Odessa begins - Ukraine * Operation Barbarossa - WWII * Axis invasion of the Soviet Union The front page has a nice banner headline: "NEW BLITZ MENACES ODESSA" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the beginning of the siege of Odessa in the Soviet Union by the Axis forces. Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes and some wear along the spine with archival mend at the top left margin, generally nice.
CHICAGO BEARS Wins NFL Pro Football Title vs. NYG Giants 1941 NYC Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392322360482
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 22, 1941 * Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship * Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era The sport's section (page 21) has a six column headline: "Power, Weight, Spirit Crown Bears Grid Kings" with subheads, related photo and stats. First report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League championship vs. the New York Giants. Great displayable World War II related headlines on the front page. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
PEARL HARBOR PRELUDE Japan Imperial Navy USS Tutuila Attacked 1941 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372698580647
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, July 31, 1941 * Prelude to Pearl Harbor attack ? * Japan bombs USS Tutluila The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. GUNBOAT DAMAGED BY JAPANESE BOMBERS" with subheads. (see) Nice headline more than 4 months before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes and some wear along the spine, generally nice.
Battle of LEYTE GULF Philippine Sea U.S. Navy William Halsey WWII 1944 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372698011535
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 24, 1944 * Battle of Leyte Gulf begins * Philippines - William Halsey The front page has a three column heading: "LEYTE DRIVE GAINS" with subheads that include: "JAPANESE SET BACK" and more. Coverage continues on page 10 with related maps. (see) Complete with all 38 pages, rag edition in great condition.
BATTLE OF HONG KONG & Douglas MacArthur Made General 1941 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372697745358
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 19, 1941 * Battle of Hong Kong- China * Douglas MacArthur made full General * World War II - WWII The front page has a great banner headline: "JAPS INVADE HONG KONG" with subhead and related map. Nice for display. Also on the front page is a two column heading: "MacArthur Made A Full General" with subheads and photo. Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
ATLANTIC CHARTER Winston Churchill & Franklin D. Roosevelt 1941 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392319419040
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 14, 1941. * Atlantic Charter issued (1st report) * Winston Churchill - World War II - WWII * President Franklin D. Roosevelt The front page has a great banner headline: "ROOSEVELT, CHURCHILL MAP PEACE-AFTER-VICTORY AIMS" with subhead, related photo and the "Eight Points" listed. (see) First report coverage on the famous meeting at sea between Winston Churchill and FDR which issued a joint declaration called the "Atlantic Charter". Nice for display. Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Inauguration FDR Inaugural Historic 3rd Term1941 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372695730140
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, January 20, 1941 * Franklin D. Roosevelt * 3rd FDR inauguration * First time for 3rd term The front page has a great banner headline: "ROOSEVELT STARTS 3RD TERM 'IN FACE OF GREAT PERILS'" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
WINSTON CHURCHILL Address to United States Congress Address 1941 WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392319416673
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 26, 1941 * Prime Minister Winston Churchill address * Joint session of the United States Congress * "We Are The Masters Of Our Fate" speech The front page has a great banner headline: "CHURCHILL FORECASTS ALLIED OFFENSIVE IN '43" with subheads. Nice for display. Complete text of Churchill's address is on page 10. Complete with all 30m pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, some tape mending to a few unrelated inside pages, generally nice.
VERY 1ST ARMY DIVISION 34th Infantry Sent to World War II EUROPE 1942 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392317902634
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Jan. 26, 1942 * General Russell P. Hartle - 34th Infantry Division * Very 1st U.S. Army division sent overseas (Europe) The front page has a terrific banner headline in large lettering: "NEW AEF ARRIVES IN NORTH IRELAND" (see) Nice for display. Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice. wikipedia notes: Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the German declaration of war against the United States on December 11, 1941, war plan MAGNET Force was activated. Pursuant to that war plan, in January 1942, the 34th Division under Hartle’s command was ... See More
BATTLE OF EL AGHEILA Erwin Rommel Panzer Army Tanks 1942 World War II Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392317897799
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Dec. 17, 1942 * Battle of El Agheila - Libya - North Africa * Western Desert Campaign - World War II * Erwin Rommel "Desert Fox" The front page has a great banner headline: "ROMMEL ARMY CUT IN TWO" with subhead. Nice for display. Complete with all 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
BATTLE OF BADUNG STRAIT Bali Dutch East Indies 1942 World War II WWII Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372693991992
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 23, 1942 * Battle of Badung Strait * Bali - Dutch East Indies * Imperial Japanese Navy The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAP BALI FLEET SMASHED" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the Battle of Badung Strait which is off Bali in the Dutch East Indies. A false report here as history shows Japan won this battle. Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
LEND LEASE PROGRAM World War II U.S. Destroyers for Naval Bases 1940 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 372693763953
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 3, 1940. * Lend Lease Program * World War II relief * U.S. Destroyers The front page has a very nice banner headline: "BRITISH GET 50 WARSHIPS, TRADING BASES WITH U.S." with many subheads. Nice for display. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, archival mend along the right margin, generally in good condition. wikipedia notes: Lend-Lease was the name of the program under which the United States of America supplied the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, China, France and other Allied nations with vast amounts of war material between 1941 and 1945 in return for, in the case of Britain,... See More
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