World War II Key Names
World War II Key Names
Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....
Item #652954
November 5, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 5, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROMMEL IN FULL RETREAT, TANKS, GUNS SMASHED, GENERAL KILLED, ANOTHER AND 9,000 PRISONERS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pag... See More
Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....
Item #652916
November 9, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, November 9, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "U.S. DRIVES TO TRAP ROMMEL FROM REAR" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.
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The newly-created rank of five star general...
Item #652915
January 2, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, Jan. 2, 1945
* Battle of the Bulge
The top of the front page has a photo of the new-created five star general insignia, created by a Public Law by Congress on December 14, 1944. Those to be conferred with this honor within a week of its creation were George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. See the hyperlink for the interesting history of &quo... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #652901
July 27, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
* Benito Mussolini ousted
The top of the page 9 has one column headings: "POLISH EXECUTIONS PUT AT 3,200.000" "Wiadyslaw Banaczyk Draws Gruesome Picture of Nazis' Extermination Methods", "Children Kicked To Death" and "Minister Detai... See More
General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #652872
December 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 25, 1945
* General George S. Patton death burial
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a one column heading: "GEN. PATTON BURIED WITH HIS SOLDIERS" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues on page 2 with a few related photos. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages,
light toning at the margins... See More
1943 WWII Cairo Conference...
Item #652817
December 2, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 2, 1943
* Cairo Conference in Egypt
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "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 more with re... See More
Nazis taking over Austria... pre-Anschluss....
Item #652635
February 20, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, February 20, 1938
* Nazi Germany taking over Austria
* Adolph Hitler meets Kurt Schuschnigg
* Total Anschluss very close
* Arthur Seyss-Inquart
The front page of this section has a heading: "Germany Puts The Stamp Of The Swastika On Her Austrian Neighbor" with subheads and photo of Adolph Hitler and Kurt Schuschnigg with another photo covered ... See More
1938 Adolph Hitler speech to the Reichstag....
Item #652608
February 21, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1938
* Adolph Hitler's speech to Reichstag
* Czechoslovakia & Austria Germans
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "HITLER DEMANDS RIGHT OF SELF-DETERMINATION FOR GERMANS IN AUSTRIA AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, ... See More
Adolph Hitler orders German military to give "Nazi Salute"...
Item #652556
May 10, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1938
* Adolph Hitler - Fuehrer & commander-in-chief
* Orders all German military to give Nazi salute
The top of the front page has a small one column heading: "Hitler Orders the Army To Give him Nazi Salute" See image for brief text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Adolph Hitlet Reichstag speech re. Austria photos...
Item #652549
March 6, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Rotogravure section only, March 6, 1938
* Adolph Hitler's speech to Reichstag
* re. Czechoslovakia & Austria Germans
The front page of this rotogravure section has few related photos regarding Adolph Hitler's speech to the Reichstag about Anchluss. (see)
Four pages in nice condition.... See More
Austrian Anschluss referendum in 1938....
Item #652498
April 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 11, 1938
* Austrian Anschluss referendum
* Adolph Hitler - German election
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER IS BACKED BY 99.08% OF VOTE IN POLL ON EMPIRE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 3 with photo of Hitler casting his ballot. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
Anschluss... Austria annexation... Adolph Hitler...
Item #652453
March 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 4 only, March 13, 1938
* Anschluss - annexation
* Germans enters Austria
* Adolph Hitler takes over
The front page of this section has a heading: "Under The Feet Of German Troops The Map Of Europe Changes" with subheads, related photo and maps. (see)
Complete section 4 only with all 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Assassination attempt on Hitler...
Item #652307
November 9, 1939
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, November 9, 1939.
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt (1st report)
* Pre Operation Valkyrie - Bürgerbräukeller
The front page has a two column heading: "German Police hunt Clues In Attempt to Bomb Hitler". (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 14 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
Beginning of the Nuremberg Trials...
Item #651925
October 19, 1945
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 19, 1945
* Nuremberg trials begin
* Hermann Goering - Rudolph Hess
The top of the front page has a two column heading announcing the opening of the Nuremberg Trials: "Humanity's Case Against Hitler Regime Set Forth In Historic Indictment" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pag... See More
Operation Valkyrie plotters guilty....
Item #651519
August 8, 1944
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 8, 1944
* Operation Valkyrie conspirators guilty
* Adolph Hitler murder plot failure
* Erwin Von Witzleben and more
The front page has a two column heading: "8 High German Officers Found Guilty Of Complicity" with subhead. (see) They would hanged on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World ... See More
Pact of Steel in 1939... Italy & germnay unite...
Item #651476
May 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1939
* Pact of Steel alliance
* Nazi Germany and Italy unite
* Adolph Hitler & Benito Mussolini
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "AXIS POWERS SIGN TEN-YEAR ALLIANCE TO REMAKE EUROPE" with subheads. (see) Much more on page 8 with complete text of the speeches that were made. First report coverage on the signing of the pac... See More
Battle of Nuremberg... German Luftwaffe defeated...
Item #651475
April 17, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1945
* Battle of Nuremberg ends w/ capture
* United States 7th Army
* German Luftwaffe destroyed
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRUMAN ASKS WORLD UNITY TO KEEP PEACE; 7TH IN NUREMBERG; SOVIET PUSH REPORTED; NAZIS LOSE 905 PLANES,MOSTLY AGROUND" with many subheads. (see) Lengthy text continues inside. Always nice to... See More
Tobruk Africa captured by Nazis....
Item #651467
June 22, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 22, 1942
* Capture of Tobruk, Africa
* German General Erwin Rommel
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "TOBRUK SURRENDERS TO AXIS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the capture of Tobruk Africa by the Nazis led by General Erwin Rommel.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day wit... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #651104
July 27, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 27, 1944.
* re. Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Post Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
* Joseph Goebbels speech reassuring the public
The front page has a two column heading: "Goebbels Promises Nazis New Effort Will Win" (see) Page 4 has a banner headline: "Text of Goebbels' Story of the Anti-Hitler Plot and His Plea for All-O... See More
75th anniversary of Battle of Gettysburg... Eternal flame...
Item #651096
July 4, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1938
* Battle of Gettysburg 75th anniversary
* Eternal flame lite (1st report)
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a three column headline: "ROOSEVELT 'WINNING' BATTLE 'FUNDAMENTAL AS LINCOLN'S'; 150,000 ON GETTYSBURG FIELD" with subheads that include: "Peace Flame Is Lighted" and more with text of Presi... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650915
June 30, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
Page 7 has small one column headings: "1,000,000 Jews Slain By Nazis, Report Says" "'Slaughterhouse' of Europe Under Hitler Described at London" See images for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Europe. Rare to find such reports in news... See More
General Patton close to death (eve)...
Item #650604
December 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a one column heading: "Patton Contracts Infection" (see) Patton would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
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Persecution of Jews in 1938 Berlin....
Item #650551
November 19, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 19, 1938
* Post Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Persecution of Jews continues
* Jewish property in jeopardy
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "GERMANY RECALLS ITS ENVOY TO EXPLAIN 'SINGULAR' STAND OF ROOSEVELT ON NAZI ACTS" with various subheads. Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnach... See More
Attempt to kill Hitler... Real life "Valkyrie" event...
Item #650512
July 23, 1944
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL, Memphis, July 23, 1944.
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "Hitler Attempts To Rally Army" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, general... See More
Adolph Hitler's Kristallnacht: "Night of Broken Glass"...
Item #650476
November 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1938
* Kristallnacht - crystal night
* Persecution of Jews
The front page has a two column headline: "NAZIS ARE DEFIANT AS RATH IS BURIED ; HITLER IS SILENT"
Page 3 features three photos of: "Jewish-owned Stores Wrecked By The Nazi During Outbreak In Berlin Last Week" as well as additional articles "Britain Questions Colonies ... See More
Start of World War II close...
Item #650433
August 26, 1939
BOSTON TRAVELER, August 26, 1939
* World War II about to start
* Adolph Hitler defying World
* Poland attacked in 4 days
The front page features and bold banner headline: "'PEACE' PLAN STUDIED" with various subheads. (see) Germany would attack Poland 5 days later, starting World War II. Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 8 pages, nice condi... See More
Nuremberg Rally... Nazi Germany....
Item #650053
September 12, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1938
* 1938 Nuremberg Rally - Nazi Germany
* Annexation of Austria ?
* 1 year away from World War II start
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "NAZIS INSIST ON ANNEXATION; SUDETENS WANT PLEBISCITE; HITLER TO TELL AIMS TODAY" with many subheads. Much more on pages 2-3 with complete text on Hitler's speech to the Na... See More
General George S. Patton death burial..
Item #650026
December 23, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1945
* General George S. Patton death
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a two column heading: "Patton Receives GI's Last Salute; Burial Tomorrow in Luxembourg". (see) Coverage continues on page 13 with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
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Persecution of the Jews following Kristallnacht...
Item #649995
December 7, 1938
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 7, 1938
* Post Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)
* Persecution of Jews continues
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GERMAN JEWS APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT FOR AID" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the ongoing persecution of Jews shortly after Kristallnacht (night of broken glass).
Other news, sports and ... See More
General George S. Patton death funeral..
Item #649992
December 24, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1945
* General George S. Patton death funeral
* Post World War II reports
The front page has a one column heading: "TROOPS JAM CHURCH FOR PATTON RITES" with subhead. (see) First report coverage continues inside with related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was p... See More
General Patton close to death (eve)...
Item #649991
December 21, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 21, 1945
* General George S. Patton day of death
* Post World War II reports
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Patton Has Setback; Alarm Is Discounted" (see) Patton would die on this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high p... See More
The madman predicts World domination....
Item #649937
December 10, 1940
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 10, 1940
* Adolf Hitler shows his lunacy
* Predicts World domination
The front page has a two column heading: "Adolph Hitler Gives Rousing Pep Talk To Nazi Workers; Asks For Patience; Tells Them He'll Defeat Entire World" with photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 12 pages, light toning and min... See More
Adolph Hitler assassination attempt in 1944...
Item #649847
July 25, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 25, 1944
* Adolph Hitler escapes assassination plot
* Operation Valkyrie - Loyal aides stay put
The front page has one column headings: "HITLER BOMB LAID TO HIMMLER PLOT" "Nazis Show Hold Over Army by Ordering Forces to Use the Party's Salute" Report continues on page five with 2 related photos of the damaged interior including a watchf... See More
Jewish population in Europe decimated by Hitler....
Item #649498
February 17, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1945
* The Jewish Holocaust summary
* Dr. Joseph Schwartz's estimation
* Adolph Hitler's Final Solution
Page 8 has a interesting report concerning the outcome of the Jewish Holocaust near the end of World War II with a two column heading: "Schwartz Says Only 1,500,000 Jews Are Left In Europe as Result of German Murders" (see) Dr. Joseph S... See More
Hitler drafts Jews for work... Gandhi weakens during his fast...
Item #649484
March 6, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1939
* Mahatma Gandhi
* "Fast Unto Death"
* Jews and Aryans
* Separated from jobs
Two notable front page reports, the first with two column heads: "Germany Drafts Jews for Work; Sets Them Apart from 'Aryans' " "Aim Is to Meet Pledge Made to Rublee and to Free 'Germans' for 'State-Political' Jobs---... See More
Hitler invades in Austria in 1938....
Item #649426
March 11, 1938
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1938.
* Germans invade Vienna Austria (1st report)
* Adolph Hitler - Pre World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "NAZI TROOPS ENTER AUSTRIA" with subheads. (see) A very historical event that helped lead to the start of World War II.
Other news,sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, a little margin... See More
Nuremberg Rally... Nazi Germany....
Item #649424
September 13, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 13, 1938
* 1938 Nuremberg Rally - Nazi Germany
* Annexation of Austria
* 1 year away from World War II start
The front page has a three column headline: "HITLER'S DEFIANCE INCREASES TENSIONS IN UNEASY EUROPE" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the 1938 Nuremberg Rally which was named, "Rally of Greater Germany&qu... See More
Winston Churchill address to U.S. Congress...
Item #649367
December 27, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 27, 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 three column heading: "Allied Offensive Will Start in 1943, Congress Is Told By Churchill" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day wi... See More
Gen. George Patton takes over in North Africa....
Item #649032
March 19, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, March 19, 1943
* General George S. Patton promoted
* Takes control in North Africa campaign
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a four column: "U. S. FORCES PUSH 12 MILES BEYOND RECAPTURED GAFSA" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on General George S. Patton taking control in the campaign in North Africa.
Ot... See More
General George S. Patton in 1943...
Item #648907
November 25, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1943
* re. General George Patton slaps soldier
* World War II - WWII
The top of page 7 has one column headings that include: "REPORT ON PATTON ASKED OF STIMSON" "Senate Committee to Consider Promotion Without Prejudice Pending Such Action" and more. (see) Coverage on General George S. Patton's possible removal from command for slappin... See More
France-Italy armistice....
Item #648772
June 25, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 25, 1940
* France-Germany armistice
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
* German occupation zone set
The front page has a banner headline: "GERMAN PLANES RAID BRITAIN AGAIN, CELEBRATING END OF WAR IN FRANCE" with subheads that include: "Fighting Stops After Peace Agreement Is Signed By French, Italian Delegates" and more. (see) Coverage o... See More
George S. Patton receives Bronze Star Medal....
Item #648748
November 25, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 25, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* Bronze Star Medal
* Dwight Eisenhower
* James H. Doolittle medal
This 28 page newspaper has one column headings on page 7: "PATTON DECORATED FOR SEIZING METZ", and "Eisenhower Presents Bronze Star to General...". 1st report coverage on General George S. Patton receiving the Bronze Star Medal for his cap... See More
Hermann Goering captured... Albert Kesselring...
Item #648729
May 10, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1945
* Hermann Goering
* Albert Kesselring
* Franz Ritter von Epp
The front page has a three column headline: "GOERING TAKEN" with subheads: "Goering Yields to 7th Army; Kesselring, Quisling Taken" "Marshal Says Hitler Arrested Him, Ordered Him Executed, But Airmen Saved Him--von Epp Also Taken a Prisoner". First report covera... See More
Battle of Alam el Halfa begins...
Item #648643
September 1, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1942
* Battle of Alam el Halfa begins
* Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
The front page has a six column headline: "ROMMEL LAUNCHES NEW ATTACK IN EGYPT" with subheads that include: "Desert Battle On" and more with map. (see) First report coverage on beginning of the Battle of Alam el Halfa near El Alamein, Egypt. Always nice to have notable ev... See More
Extermination of the Jews is unveiled...
Item #648620
November 25, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, Nov. 25, 1942 The front page has a very notable report on the extermination of the Jews in WWII, headed: "Jewish Death Toll Under Hitler Put at 2,000,000" "Extermination of All Jews in Occupied Europe Ordered, Dr. Wise Reports". One item notes: "...That the Jewish population of Warsaw, Poland, already has been reduced from 500,-0... See More
Adolph Hitler calls for a Jewish extermination...
Item #648564
January 31, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, Jan. 31, 1939 The first column on the ftpg. is headed: "Hitler Pledges Duce Aid" plus: "Promises Support in Any War Against Fascist Italy" and more. This was one of Hitler's many speeches prior to the outbreak of World War II. This speech in particular was the first time Hitler called for the extermination of the Jewish population, gi... See More
Crystal Night (Kristallnacht)... Night of Broken Glass...
Item #648562
November 10, 1938
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 10, 1938 This is a very significant issue in Judaica history and the story of the Holocaust. One column heads on the front page: "Attache Dead; Nazis Riot and Fire Synagogues" "Hitler's Doctor Fails to Save Victim of Paris Assassin" "Berlin Finds 'Martyr' in Anti-Jewish Drive" with smaller subheads. Text begins: "Naz... See More
Hitler on the front page of this occupied Belgium newspaper...
Item #648462
December 11, 1941
BRUSSELER ZEITUNG, Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 11, 1941 The "Brussels Newspaper" was a regional German-language daily newspaper with editorial office in Brussels. It existed during the German occupation of Belgium during the Second World War from July 1, 1940 to September 2, 1944. It was part of a group of newspapers created specifically for the territories occupied by Germany and late... See More
Winston Churchill address to U.S. Congress...
Item #648417
December 23, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, December 23, 1941
* Prime Minister Winston Churchill
* Arrives in Washington D.C.
* Visits the White House w/ FDR
* Post attack on Pearl Harbor - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "CHURCHILL IN U. S. FOR WAR PARLEY" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on W... See More
Casablanca Conference in 1943... WWII....
Item #648412
January 27, 1943
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt-Churchill Decisions To Have Far-Reaching Effect" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete with all 8 pages, a little irregular along t... See More
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