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Paris in liberated in 1944....
Item #548327
August 23, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 23, 1944
* Liberation of Paris France
* World War II original
* General Charles De Gaulle
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* Paris Freed By Armed Frenchmen, DeGaulle Reports
with subheads that include: "Liberation Achieved After Four Days Of Street Battles Led By 50,000 Of The FFI" and more
Other ne... See More
Paris liberated... Rumania surrenders...
Item #562749
August 25, 1944
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 25, 1944
* Paris France liberated
* Rumania surrenders
* World War II original
This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "ALLIES FIGHTING TOWARD PARIS; FORM ROMANIA RULE, NAZIS SAY" with subheads.
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Some browning and minor wear along the center creas... See More
Majdanek concentration camp horrors revealed...
Item #621672
August 30, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, August 30, 1944
* Nazi concentration camp exposed for 1st time
* Horrors of Majdanek revealed
A two column heading near the bottom of the front page reads: "Germans Admit Big Slaughter Of Many Men, Women, Children" Coverage on the horrors revealed at the Majdanek concentration camp at Lublin, Poland.
Other news, sports and advertisements of t... See More
Majdanek concentration camp horrors revealed...
Item #707454
August 31, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1944
* Nazi concentration camp exposed for 1st time
* Horrors of Majdanek revealed
Page 16 has an editorial headed: "The Maidanek Horror" Coverage on the horrors revealed at the Majdanek concentration camp at Lublin, Poland.
Complete in 30 pages, a little light damp staining, nice condition.... See More
Luxembourg liberated in WWII...
Item #671451
September 11, 1944
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, September 11, 1944
* Allies liberate Luxembourg
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a banner headline: "Yanks in Luxembourg; Shell Siegfried Line" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.
American 1st entry into Germany.... 1944 WWII....
Item #681733
September 13, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., September 13, 1944
* First United States Army
* Americans enter Germany for 1st time
* Third Reich border is broken
The front page has a nice six column headline: "YANKS GO FARTHER INTO REICH" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the 1st Army crossing into German soil for the 1st time.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, ... See More
For those who objected to the war...
Item #673927
October 01, 1944
THE CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR, New York, October, 1944
* Rare anti-World War II title
As the title suggests, this newspaper from the midst of World War II espoused non-participation by being a conscientious objector to war.
The content throughout supports this theme. Among the items: "CO Fled Draft In Bad Lands - He Then Decides That His Tactic Is Wrong, and Gives Self Up" &quo... See More
Jewish women supporting the war effort...
Item #603623
October 01, 1944
WOMEN'S DIVISION BULLETIN,, October, 1944 This is a small publication issued by the: "Women's Division--National Jewish Welfare Board" and includes a Star of Davis emblem in the masthead. The focus is on the efforts of women to support the fighting troops during World War II.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, Library of Congress stamp at the top, nice condition.
St. Louis Browns Win 1944 Pennant...
Item #702077
October 03, 1944
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, October 3, 1944
* St. Louis Browns win AL pennant
* Future Baltimore Orioles
This 12 page newspaper has headlines on page 10: "St. Louis Baseball Capital Of World During Classic" and "Browns' Stock Booms Because Of First Flag" which tells of the St. Louis Browns winning their only American League pennant. They wou... See More
Death of famed politician Wendell Willkie...
Item #678941
October 08, 1944
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, Oct. 8, 1944 The banner headline reports on a notable death and advancements in the war: "WENDELL WILLKIE DIES IN N.Y." and: "YANKS TAKE 8 GERMAN TOWNS" with many related subheads. The ftpg. also features a photo of Wendell Willkie, the 1940 Republican nominee for President.
The complete first section (of 6, being a Sunday paper) with pages 1-14. Mi... See More
Item #160523
October 09, 1944
MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pa. Oct. 9, 1944 Three line, three column head: "Wendell L. Willkie Dies at 52 Of Unexpected Heart Ailment; Nation Mourns His Passing" plus a two column photo of him. Front page only.
Yanks and Reds smash Nazi lines...
Item #162019
October 09, 1944
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, October 9, 1944 Bold, banner headline: "Yanks And Reds Smash Nazi Lines" as well as subheads including: "Yanks Deliver Heavy Air Blows In Pacific" and "Wendell L. Willkie Dies In New York". Paper is in great condition. See photo for additional details.
The death of Wendell Willkie...
Item #581999
October 09, 1944
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, October 9, 1944 This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Willkie Dies Unexpectedly In New York", "Former GOP Presidential Nominee Victim of Coronary Thrombosis" and more with two column photo of Wendell L. Willkie.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including much on World War... See More
1944 Battle of Aachen, Germany...
Item #695428
October 12, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 12, 1944
* Battle of Aachen, Germany
* World War II - WWII urban fighting
* 1st city on German soil to be captured
The front page has a nice banner headline: "AACHEN BLASTED AFTER DEFYING UNTIMATUM; GERMANS REPORTED FLEEING THE BURNING CITY" with subheads and related map. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in very nice conditi... See More
Interesting title for a World War II camp newspaper...
Item #701793
October 12, 1944
THE PEDESTRIAN, Oct. 12, 1944 This is one of many "camp" newspapers produced for military personnel. Noted on page 2: "...published for the men of the 151st Infantry...primary purpose is entertainment, and any information which may creep into its columns is coincidental."
An interesting title, and the letters show feet with shoes (boots) running. This is the volume 1, nu... See More
1944 Formosa Air Battle....
Item #695478
October 14, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1944
* Formosa Air Battle - Philippine Sea
* United States Navy - Fast Carrier Task Force
* Imperial Japanese Navy - Army
The front page has a nice banner headline: "100 JAPANESE SHIPS HIT, 396 PLANES WRECKED IN 2-DAY CARRIER PLANE ATTACK ON FORMOSA" with subheads. Nice for display. Related map on page 7. Always nice to have notable events in histo... See More
1944 Battle of Aachen ends.. Leyte Gulf......
Item #668312
October 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 22, 1944
* Battle of Aachen, Germany ends
* Battle of Leyte beginning
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "All Aachen Resistance Ends as 1,000 More Surrender"(see) First report coverage on the Germans surrendering in the Battle of Aachen. This was the first city captured by allied forces on German soil.
Also a nice banner he... See More
Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...
Item #708893
October 23, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1944
* Battle for Leyte Gulf beginning
* Philippines - William Halsey
* Largest naval battle in history ?
* World War II WWII
The front page has a six column headline: "JAPANESE PUSHED TOWARD LEYTE HILLS" with various subheads. (see images)
Complete in 30 pages, light toning at the margins, very minor margin wear, generally in great condition.... See More
Battle of Leyte Gulf begins...
Item #627740
October 23, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, October 23, 1944
* Battle for Leyte Gulf begins
* Philippines - William Halsey
* World War II WWII
The front page has a six column headline: "Allies Open Big West Front Drive; U.S. Restores Philippine Government" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More
U.S. air strike damages Japanese battleships...
Item #554088
October 25, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 25, 1944
* Japanese ships sunk
* U.S.S. Princeton sunk
There is a front page, 8 column headline: "Jap Carrier Sunk, 2 Others, With 5 Or 6 Battleships, 1 Cruiser Damaged; U.S.S. Princeton Lost; Men Saved" with subheads including "Jap Opposition Crushed; Yanks Take Third Airfield"; "150 Enemy Planes Destroyed; Action Continues, N... See More
USS Princeton sunk at Leuyte Gulf...
Item #571193
October 28, 1944
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 28, 1944
* Battle of Leyte Gulf in Philippines ends
This 10 page newspaper has front page headlines: "U.S Bombers Hunt Down Jap Ships" "Fast Moving Yanks Engulf Samar Island"
Tells of the achievements of the naval battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Sea.
Other news of the day with much more on World War ... See More
Thomas Midgley, Jr. freakish death...
Item #618692
November 03, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 3, 1944
* Thomas Midgley Jr. death
* Ethyl gasoline inventor
Page 21 has one column headlines: "THOS. MIDGLEY DIES; NOTED CHEMIST, 55" "Inventor of Ethyl Gasoline Is Accident Victim--A Pioneer of Synthetic Rubber" with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the freakish death of ethyl gasoline inventor, Thomas Midgley, Jr.
Other news, sports an... See More
President’s Reelection Seems Assured Roosevelt Wins State, Baldwin Is Victor Japs Strafed In Manila; Vossenack Battle
Item #161650
November 08, 1944
Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT., 11/8/1944. Nice Banner Head that reads "President's Reelection Seems Assured Roosevelt Wins State, Baldwin Is Victor Japs Strafed In Manila; Vossenack Battle". Has picture of FDR. Paper is in nice condition, see photo for additional details.
German battleship Tirpitz sunk...
Item #566509
November 14, 1944
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, November 13 & 14, 1944
* German Battleship Tirpitz sunk
* British Royal Navy and Air Force
The November 13th issue has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Tirpitz Hit Again By Earthquake RAF Bombs" which is a early report of the initial attack. (see)
The November 14th issue has a two column headline on th... See More
German battleship Tirpitz sunk...
Item #649051
November 14, 1944
THE BOSTON POST, November 14, 1944
* German Battleship Tirpitz sunk
* British Royal Navy and Air Force
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "SINKING OF THE TIRPITZ BIG NAZI LOSS" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz, sister ship of the late battleship Bismarck and pride of the current German Navy.
Ot... See More
Battle of Metz... George S. Patton...
Item #701097
November 18, 1944
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Nov. 18, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* Battle of Metz, Nazi Germany
* Lorraine Campaign - World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "BIG ALLIED DRIVE GAINING; PATTON SMASH NEARS SAAR" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear along the margins, irregular along the spine, generally nice.... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes public reality...
Item #589674
November 18, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 18, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia exterminations
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 4: "20 OF 12,000 JEWS ALIVE IN BELGRADE", "1,000 Fled Systematic Murder and Torture by Germans--Children Were Hanged". See photos for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Yugoslavi... See More
Pro-Nazi newspaper from World War II...
Item #588093
November 20, 1944
EVENING PRESS, island of Guernsey, November 20, 1944
* Rare Nazi occupation TITLE
* World War II
This island in the English Channel was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda. On the front page "German Troops Unwaveringly Withstand the Onslaughts of Foes at Aachen", "American Attacks...Smashed in the Area of Geil... See More
James T. Scales lynching... Pikeville, TN...
Item #713899
November 24, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. November 24, 1944
* James T. Scales, Pikeville, Tennessee lynching
* Great World War II coverage vs. Japanese
The front page has one column heading: "NEGRO TRUSTEE SLAIN BY MOB" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on the lynching of Negro teen James T. Scales in Pikeville, Tennessee.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and s... See More
Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis dies...
Item #204505
November 26, 1944
THE STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER, Virginia, Nov. 26, 1944. Page 8 of this issue has a two column head: "Baseball Commissioner Dies In Chicago at 78" with much text on him and his career. Nice condition, complete issue.
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690463
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Alexander New MTO Chief" "Yanks Inch Onto Plain of Cologne" "Bonomi Coalition Government Quits" and more, including reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, ... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690464
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion Pacific Than in Europe" " Yank Link-U... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690462
November 29, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 29, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Heavy Rains Slow Yank Leyte Drive" "American Bombers Hit Other Isles In Philippines" "Allies Press For Control Of KeyLines" "East Front Quiet Has Nazi... See More
1945 USS St. Lo... 1st Japanese kamikaze attacks....
Item #698247
December 01, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 1, 1944
* USS St. Lo - Casablanca-class escort carrier
* Leyte Gulf, Phillipines - Kamikazes attack
Page 3 has a somewhat discrete one column heading: "Navy Names 4 Ships Damaged Off Leyte" Although brief, this is the 1st report on the loss of the escort carrier USS St. Lo. She was the first major warship to sink as the result of a kamikaze attack. Rep... See More
Gen. George S. Patton in 1944....
Item #689295
December 02, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 2, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The front page has a banner heading: "Patton Drives Germans Across Saar in Nine Mile Front" with subheads. (see) Coverage of Patton's movements just a few weeks prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690460
December 02, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 2, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Big Saar Valley City Falls" "Saarunion Taken; Resistance Mounts" "Red Army Takes Eger, In Hungary" "Indians Troops Again On 5th Army Front" and mu... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #676698
December 02, 1944
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), December 2, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWI
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "American Attacks All In Vain" "Fortnight's Battle at Aachen Costs Them... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #676699
December 04, 1944
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), December 4, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* 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.
Among the front page reports are: "Allies Lost 1,514 Tanks and 5,200 Prisoners in the West During November" &quo... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690459
December 04, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 4, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yanks Enter Gateways To Cologne And Saar" "8th May Try Bypass Plan At Ravenna""Russians 75 Miles From Austria Line" "Nazis Now Threaten To Ignore All R... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690458
December 05, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 5, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Greek Civil War Looms; Martial Law Is Declared" "3rd Forces Second Crossing Of Saar" "Allies Hold Over Half of Hungary" and more, including reports on insid... See More
Item #557196
December 06, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated December 6, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Senator Murray Denounces Clayton As Cartel Man"; "U.S. Undercuts Unwanted Governments of Europe"; "Nazis Losing 9000 Men Daily On West Front"; "Meet the Army's No. 1 Hero"; "Payroll Tax Faces Senate 'Freeze'". The paper features other war news and stories of the... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690457
December 08, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 8, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yank Units Four Miles From Saar Coal Capital" "Red Army Moves 95 Miles In 7 Days" "Nazis Flee North of Ravenna" and more. Much on the inside pages as well.
... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...
Item #710234
December 09, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 9, 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: "GERMANS LAUNCH HEAVY ATTACK" with subheads that include: "Patton Lines Hold". See photos for partial coverage of Patton's movements just one week prior to the Battle of the Bulge.
Othe... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...
Item #693989
December 10, 1944
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 ... See More
26 to 37 Draft Resumed!...
Item #201304
December 10, 1944
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, December 10, 1944. This issue contains a large banner headline that reads, "26 to 37 Draft Resumed!" with subhead, "Call Ordered for Those in Non-War Jobs". Paper also contains headlines such as, "Yanks Deepen 3 Saar River Bridgeheads", "Yanks Narrow Pincers About Japs At Ormoc", "Greek Leaders Seek Peace In Leftist Revolt", and much more! First ... See More
Just before the Battle of the Bulge...
Item #687275
December 12, 1944
STARS AND STRIPES, Italy edition, Dec. 12, 1944
* Les Horvath wins Heisman Trophy
* Ohio State Buckeyes football
* Battle of the bulge about to begin
* World War II military publication
The official newspaper of the: "...U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater...". The front page has some content concerning the events just prior to the famous Battle of the Bulge with: &... See More
Battle of the Bulge prelude... Patch & Patton...
Item #695394
December 12, 1944
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 Bridgehea... See More
Battle of the Bulge prelude... Gen. Alexander Patch......
Item #664504
December 13, 1944
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 mor... See More
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item #676701
December 15, 1944
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), December 15, 1944
* Rare German occupation publication
* World War II - WWII - William Joyce
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "New Aachen Battle Raging with Terrific Vigor: Gallant German Defen... See More
Battle of the Bulge begins... Initial attack by the Germans...
Item #714045
December 19, 1944
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, December 19, 1944
* Battle of Bulge begins
* Initial German attack
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a four column heading: "Germans Drive Yanks Back 4 Miles, Lose 143 Planes" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, some small ink notations on the inside pages only, generally good... See More
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