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1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... Executions revealed...
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... Executions revealed...
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April 23, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 23, 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: "TOKYO WARNS U. S. AGAINST RAIDS" with subheads. (see) also a two column heading: "Only Military Targets Hit, Tokyo Raid Fliers Declare" Lengthy reporting continues inside with a few related photos. (see) This was when it was first reported that the Japanese has executed some American airmen that were captured during the Doolittle raid.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, light toning, small address stamp in the masthead, generally nice.
wikipedia notes: The Doolittle Raid, on 18 April 1942, was the first air raid by the United States to strike the Japanese Home Islands (specifically Honshu) during World War II. By demonstrating that Japan itself was vulnerable to American air attack, it provided a vital morale boost and opportunity for U.S. retaliation after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. The raid was planned and led by then-Lieutenant Colonel James "Jimmy" Doolittle, USAAF. Doolittle would later recount in his autobiography that the raid was intended to bolster American morale and to cause the Japanese to begin doubting their leadership.
Category: World War II
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