World War II
World War II
Broadside declaration of the war's end....
Item #566485
May 8, 1945
THE STAR, Guernsey (Channel Islands), May 8, 1945 This English-speaking island in the English Channel was under Nazi control during World War II. This is a broadside issue (a single sheet printed on the front only; back is blank), of larger size than this newspaper typically published.
It is printed in broadside fashion--just one column of text stretching from edge to edge--headed: "TH... See More
Broadside declaration of the war's end....
Item #553513
May 8, 1945
THE STAR, Guernsey (Channel Islands), May 8, 1945 This English-speaking island in the English Channel was under Nazi control during World War II. This is a broadside issue (a single sheet printed on the front only; back is blank), of larger size than this newspaper typically published.
It is printed in broadside fashion--just one column of text stretching from edge to edge--headed: "TH... See More
Germans take control of the island of Jersey...
Item #554528
July 9, 1940
THE EVENING POST, Jersey, July 9, 1940
* Great issue on Nazi occupation within United Kingdom
* Very rare
This is a small island in the English Channel which was under the occupation of the Nazis during most of World War II.
This issue is from the very beginning of German occupation, as the entire ftpg. is printed like a huge broadside, headed: "Orders of the Commandant of ... See More
Pearl Harbor attack, in a Nazi newspaper...
Item #569101
December 11, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Dec. 11, 1941
* Attack on Pearl Harbor
* Rare Nazi occupation issue
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Of greater fascination is that this issue has a report noting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, making this a very rarely-found Nazi report on th... See More
Dramatic issue on the end of World War II...
Item #569343
August 15, 1945
THE DELTA STAGE - Extra, Calas, St-Victoret, Arles (France), August 15, 1945
* World War II ends - Japan surrenders
* Very rare U.S. military issue from France
A quite rare tabloid-size newspaper published by the American military in France, with most of the front page taken up with a very dramatic pronouncement on the end of World War II: "PACIFIC WAR ENDS" with text beneat... See More
Terrific & unusual display newspaper...
Item #552903
September 8, 1943
THE PORTSMOUTH STAR, Virginia, September 8, 1943
* Great Italy drops out of World War II issue for display
See the photos for one of the more displayable front pages to be had from World War II. The three line banner headline proclaims:
* ITALY SURRENDERS; ALL HOSTILITIES ARE ENDED NAZIS ADMIT LOSS OF STALINO
with various subheads including "Hitler European Fortress &... See More
Early & extremely detailed on the Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps...
Item #569339
October 31, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 31, 1939
* Buchenwald Nazi concentration camps
* Detailed reports on guard's killings and floggings
World War II had just begun earlier in the month, and this prestigious newspaper did an extremely lengthy & detailed report which begins on the front page with two column heads: "Nazi Tortures Detailed by Britain; Concentr... See More
Island of Guernsey is free of the Nazis...
Item #571787
May 10, 1945
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, May 10, 1945
* Historic Guernsey issue
* Nazis driven out
This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940 through May 9, 1945.
During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offe... See More
Island Of Guernsey is free...
Item #549332
May 10, 1945
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, May 10, 1945 This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of WWII, from July 1, 1940 thru May 9, 1945.
During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, offering a unique insight into how the Axis reported the news during the w... See More
Great display issue on the end of World War II...
Item #597956
August 14, 1945
THE KNOXVILLE JOURNAL--EXTRA, Tennessee, Aug. 14, 1945 Taking over one-third of the front page above the masthead are huge letters announcing: "P E A C E" with the surrender of Japan. The banner headline beneath the masthead reads: "MacARTHUR TO BOSS JAPAN" and some related subheads.
A very displayable issue. Presumed complete in 8 pages as an "Extra" issue. a ... See More
Hitler's last birthday... Ernie Pyle tribute...
Item #568473
April 20, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 20, 1945
A frontpage report features the headline of "Adolf Hitler 56 Today, But He May Not Make 57". Page 3 has a detailed tribute to Ernie Pyle, "Pyle, Sick of War, Undertook Pacific Assignment As Duty" which includes a nice photo of him as well. Pyle was killed on the 18th, with the first report of his death appear... See More
1942 Heinrich Himmler orders extermination of Jews...
Item #589860
November 25, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1942
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Heinrich Himmler takes charge
* Extermination of Polish Jews (weak) ordered
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 10 that include: "HIMMLER PROGRAM KILLS POLISH JEWS", and
"Slaughter of 250,000 in Plan to Wipe Out Half of Country This Year Is Reported" a... See More
Huge headline announces D-Day invasion...
Item #597835
June 6, 1944
DETROIT TIMES--EXTRA , Michigan, June 6, 1944 In very large letters near the middle of the page is: "Gen. Eisenhower Announces INVASION ! Allies Land on French Coast". There are various related subheads, with pages 2 & 3 having further reporting as well as a map of the invasion area.
Complete as a 12 page "Extra" edition, a few very minor archival mends inside,... See More
Dachau liberated... Munich captured...
Nazi atrocities... Lest we forget... Mussolini death photo...
Item #557298
May 1, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, May 1, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
* Benito Mussolini death photo... front page
* Nazi atrocities
Views of Nazi atrocities with Holocaust reporting (see images). Headings include: "Rumors Sweep World As Himmler's Reply Awaited", &qu... See More
Nazis blame Pearl Harbor on Roosevelt... Expelling Jews...
Item #576147
December 8, 1941
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, Dec. 8, 1941
* Rare Nazi occupation issue
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* U.S. & Japan at war
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi. This issue is from the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the report is very interesting. The brief message blames the... See More
Fantastic broadside on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #565158
April 12, 1945
THE SCIO TRIBUNE--EXTRA !, Linn County, Oregon, April 12, 1945
* Very usual broadside extra
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great for display
The photo below tells it all. We have never seen a newspaper with such a dramatic presentation on the front page. The publisher wanted to use larger letters than the width of his newspaper would allow so he set all the type below the masthead sid... See More
The attack on Pearl Harbor...
Item #597834
December 7, 1941
THE DAILY SENTINEL, Grand Junction, Colorado, Dec. 7, 1941 In very large, bold, red-inked letters above the masthead is: "JAPS DECLARE WAR ON U.S." which announces the attack on Pearl Harbor. This headline takes one-third of the front page. Various related subheads and a map of the Pacific (see). Great to have this report on the day it happened, as many newspapers reported the atta... See More
SS Men Burned Prisoners Alive...
Nazi atrocities... Lest we forget...
Item #557307
April 26, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, April 26, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Views of Nazi atrocities with direct and/or indirect Holocaust reporting (see images). Headings include: "Russian Armies Circle Berlin", "Allies Deeper Into Redoubt; British Inside Bremen", &q... See More
Nazis clarify the wearing of the Star of David...
Item #590011
September 23, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 23, 1941
* The Yellow Star "Star of David" badge
* Jewish Holocaust heightens
* Jude - Jews - Judaica
The top of page 9 has a notable Judaica report, headed: "Nazis To Banish Jews Failing To Wear Star" "Prison Camp to Be Punishment Even for Children's Laxity". The article clarifies the specifics as to how & when the ... See More
President F.D. Roosevelt dies... Truman takes office...
Item #568469
April 13, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 13, 1945
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR death
* Desirable title to have this in
The front page features a bold, banner headline: "ROOSEVELT DIES" and includes a black-bordered photo captioned: "Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Pages 4 and 5 are black-bordered with much text on Rosevelt's life (see).... See More
Nazi atrocities... Lest we forget...
Item #557296
May 4, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, May 4, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Views of Nazi atrocities with Holocaust reporting (see images). Headings include: "Germany Crumbling Into Chaos", "The Berliners Crawl Out", "British Take Hamburg...", "Munich Rejo... See More
Liberated women... liberated slave laborer...
Secret Texts of Nazi Theory... Lest we forget...
Item #557315
April 24, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, April 24, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Headings include: "Soviets Forge Ring on Berlin", "Ancient Castle Vault Reveals Secret Texts of Nazi Theory", "Street Fights Rage Inside Capital", "British Open Final Blow on Bremen&q... See More
Germany and Italy declare war on the United States...
Item #559150
December 11, 1941
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 11, 1941
The front page has a full banner heading: "War Declare On Us by Germany and Italy" with subhead: "3 Jap Warships Sunk by Our Army and Navy".
This is a highly displayable issue marking the beginning of America's involvement in World War II, just days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
There... See More
Erwin Rommel death...
Item #571616
October 16, 1944
THE BOSTON POST, Massachusetts, October 16, 1944
* Erwin Rommel death
* The Desert Fox
* World War II field Marshall
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "GERMANY ADMITS ROMMEL'S DEATH" "State Funeral Ordered by Hitler for 'Desert Fox'---Wounds in Strafing by Allied Fliers Fatal"
Tells of the death of famous Nazi Fi... See More
The end of World War II...
Item #583768
August 10, 1945
OAKLAND TRIBUNE - EXTRA, California, Aug. 10, 1945 The word "E X T R A" is in large, bold letters above the masthead. The huge, bold banner headline proclaims: "JAPAN QUITS" with various related subheads (see). This headline is 4 days prior to the official surrender report that would be found in all newspapers of the day.
Complete in 32 pages, minimal edge wear, nice con... See More
Ernie Pyle death in 1945...
Item #548398
April 19, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, April 19, 1945
* Journalist Ernie Pyle killed
* Iwo Jima Japan - World War II
This 40 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed on Ie Island; Foe Fired When All Seemed Safe" with much more on page 14 with related photos. Much text on Pyle here.
Other World War II reports and gen
... See More
* Journalist Ernie Pyle killed
* Iwo Jima Japan - World War II
This 40 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed on Ie Island; Foe Fired When All Seemed Safe" with much more on page 14 with related photos. Much text on Pyle here.
Other World War II reports and gen
Heinrich Himmler suicide...
Iwo Jima... Bing Crosby looking the part...
Item #557314
May 26, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London edition, England, May 26, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Headings include: "B29's Hit Tokyo Business Area", British Ponder Himmler Burial", and "Japanese-Americans Fight to Become Part of a Nation". However, the key feature of this issue are ... See More
Nice display issue on the end of the war in Europe...
Item #573117
May 8, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, Chicago, Illinois, May 8, 1945
* Great V-E Day issue for display
* Germany - Nazis surrender
* European theater over
The front page features a very nice bold 2-line banner headline reading: "IT'S V-E: TRUMAN; FULL POWER ON JAPAN" with subheads, related photo and president's proclamation. (see) A very nice display issue on the end of war in Europe.
T... See More
Volume One, Number One issue...
Item #560882
July 1, 1940
Cavalier Classics, from New York, dated July, 1940. This is a Volume 1, Number 1 issue of this title.
This contains a complete novel of Italy's Greatest Swordsman "The Firebrand" by George Challis, as well as "Zorro Deals with Treason: and "The Golden Helmet" and others. This contains a large variety of advertisements.
This is a complete unbound issue in 114 pages m... See More
Report on Pearl Harbor, in a pro-Nazi newspaper...
Item #574680
December 10, 1941
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 10, 1941
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
* Rare pro-Nazi English issue
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The bottom half of the front page has two column heads on the bombing of Pearl Harbor: &quo... See More
Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
Item #583442
September 22, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945 Page 5 contains a very compelling article on identifying Nazis leaders involved in the holocaust atrocities on the Jews, with the one column head: "Belsen Survivor Picks Out Nazis" and subhead: "Jewish Woman Physician Who Was Also in Oswiecim Camp Is Witness at Trial". The text (see photos) notes a: "...Polish Jewish woman, her conc... See More
Nazi message to those who evacuated Guernsey...
Item #550721
August 2, 1940
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey, August 2, 1940
* Rare pro Nazi newspaper
* Island of Guernsey
This is a fascinating issue, as this island in the English Channel was occupied by the Nazi around July 1, 1940 and remained in Nazi control till the end of the war. This issue, just a month after German occupation, has a great front page, giving the text of the announcement from the British resident... See More
Collection of English language Nazi newspapers...
Item #210548
January 1, 1940
WORLD WAR II: "The Star" and "Evening Press" newspapers from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Ten issues of a bonafide Nazi newspaper published in English for the occupied residents of this English Channel island during the Nazi occupation. All issues date from 1940 thru early 1945. The images shown are representative of what you will receive.
History's Greatest Case... Lest we forget...
Nazi atrocities... Holocaust images...
Item #557317
July 15, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Paris edition, France, July 15, 1945 Self-described as "The Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations".
Headings include: "3rd Fleet Shells Japan", "Honshu Hit By 1,000 Plane Raid", "Million Reich Anti-Fascists Killed, Political Leader Says", "British Fleet Hits Sumatra", "Allied... See More
Volume One, Number One issue... Joe Louis - Arturo Godoy upcoming boxing match...
Item #581005
June 18, 1940
PM Magazine, New York, June 18, 1940 This is Volume 1, Number 1, issue. The frontpage features the headline "Hitler Arrives In Munich to Meet Mussolini" and a photo of "The 85,000-ton liner Queen Elizabeth is re-fueled and could said today for Halifax. But Cunard officials, making mysteries, deny she will sail, won't explain re-fueling". Within the issue is "Louis Sa... See More
Italy enters World War II....
Item #582998
June 10, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 10, 1940
* Italy enters World War II - WWII (1st report)
* Benito Mussolini joins Adolph Hitler
This 12 page newspaper has a fantastic banner headline on the front page proclaiming: "MUSSOLINI DECLARES WAR" with banner subheads, smaller subheads and a great photo of Mussolini with a angry look (see photos). A absolutely great iss... See More
First African-American to be awarded the Navy Cross...
Item #567837
May 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 28, 1942
* Doris 'Dorie' Miller awarded Navy Cross
* 1st African American to achieve this honor
Page 8 contains a significant report under the one column heads: "Medals Given to 9 By Admiral Nimitz" "Negro Hero Honored With Ship Commanders and Airmen".the text reading in part: "...Admiral Nimitz...made spec... See More
Death of FDR in a WWII military camp newspaper...
Item #589467
April 13, 1945
SIGNAL CORPS NEWS BULLETIN - HQS. SIXTH ARMY GROUP, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt death
* Rare military camp title
A quite rare military "camp" newspaper done in the filed and printed using a mimeograph machine and set by a typewriter. Circulation was quite small and of those printed exceedingly few survived.
This issue is significant in reporting the d... See More
Guernsey is Free announced in a Guernsey paper...
Item #551255
May 14, 1945
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, May 14, 1945 The invasion of Guernsey Island is over! V-E Day has come and gone, and the last battle to be fought in Europe (the Battle of Poljana) will be over in less than 24 hours. This issue announces the end of the German occupation of Guernsey, and includes front page headings: "Invasion of Guernsey", "The King's Message and Pro... See More
Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
Item #586726
September 22, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Nazi death factory horrors revealed
* Jewish woman gets revenge
Page 5 contains a very compelling article on identifying Nazis leaders involved in the holocaust atrocities on the Jews, with the one column head: "Belsen Survivor Picks Out Nazis" and subhead: "Jewish Woman Physician Who Was Also in O... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #590529
August 27, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
This 34 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7 that include: "REPORT BARES FATE OF 8,300,000 JEWS", "More Than 3,000,000 Killed in Hitler-Dominated Lands, Survey Discloses" and more.
Also two column headlines on the same page: "Deli... See More
1943 Cairo Conference... World War II...
Item #569500
December 2, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 2, 1943
* Cairo Conference in Egypt
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
This 48 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "CRUSHING OF JAPAN MAPPED AT CAIRO PARLEY; EMPIRE WILL BE STRIPPED TO PRE-1895 STATUS" with subheads that include: "ALL-OUT WAR SET" "PLEDGE FREE KOREA" and ... See More
Report on Pearl Harbor, in a pro-Nazi newspaper...
Item #574681
December 10, 1941
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 10, 1941
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
* Rare pro-Nazi English issue
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The bottom half of the front page has two column heads on the bombing of Pearl Harbor: "... See More
Report on Pearl Harbor, in a pro-Nazi newspaper...
Item #578719
December 10, 1941
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 10, 1941
* Rare Nazi occupation title
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The bottom half of the front page has two column heads on the bombing of Pearl Harbor: "Heavy Am... See More
English language Nazi newspaper... Hitler assumes supreme command...
Item #549293
April 27, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, April 27, 1942 This is a fascinating newspaper as the Channel Islands, which include Guernsey, were under Nazi control early in WWII given their location off the coast of France. Although printed in English because Guernsey residents were British, the bias is entirely pro-Nazi.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "The Fuehrer Speaks: HERR HITLER... See More
Victory Proclaimed... Liberty Bell tapped...
Item #552312
May 8, 1945
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, May 8, 1945 This issue features the bold banner headline: "Victory Proclaimed" with subhead "Truman Announces Sunday will be Day of Prayer". Other article headlines "City Celebration Marked By Taps On Liberty Bell" "Complete Story of How Germans Signed Unconditional Surrender at Reims" "Truman's Messages to ... See More
"Benito Finito"...
Item #568475
April 30, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 30, 1945
* Benito Mussolini executed by Italian patriots
* Rare United States military issue
* "Benito Finito"
The front page has a three line banner headline: "Partisans Execute iL Duce; 5th In Milan, 8thIn Venice; 7th Army Enters Munich". The article on the death of Benito Mussolini begins: "Benito Mussoli... See More
Assassination attempt on Hitler...
Item #555152
November 9, 1939
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, from Taunton, Massachusetts, dated November 9, 1939.
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt
* 1st report - pre operation valkyrie
* Nice front page headline
This 24 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* Hitler Escapes Bomb Blast
with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout. Some tearing to the right margin near the central fold i... See More
Churchill speech...
Item #564067
June 4, 1940
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated June 4, 1940.
The front page of this issue contains the reporting of Winston Churchill's speech to the House of Commons of the same date. The three column wide, two line header of the article is "Churchill Says Britain Can Fight years Alone" with the subhead "Admits Allies Had Suffered Colossal Disaster - To Rebuild B... See More
Corregidor Surrenders...
Item #576406
May 6, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 6, 1942
* United States surrendering Corregidor
* Japan islands -
* Great headline
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "JAPS INVADE CORREGIDOR" with subheads (see photos)
Other news, sports and advertismenets of the day with much on World War II. Light browning around the margins, other... See More
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