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177562

Several Presidents of New York Banks....

Item #177562

April 23, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 23, 1910



The front page of this issue has an illustration of "'Cowboys of the Air.' "



In this issue, there is an illustration of "The Speaker of the Lower House--As He Hopes it Will Be." by H. T. Webster. This drawing then has "With Apologies to A. Canoiani, the Italian Sculptor, Whose Statue, "Dante in Hell," wa... See More  

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177845

General Custer... Displayable prints...

Item #177845

June 18, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1910  The front page has the print, "In Honor of Custer". Inside has:  "Dignity and Impudence", Blazing a Trail for Motorists", From Grand Opera To Gilbert And Sullivan", "Beating the Monroe Doctrine", "The Schoolboy and the Aeroplane", and more.  However, perhaps the two most displayable print... See More  

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177569

Boxing... James J. Jeffries and John A. Johnson...

Item #177569

July 09, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1910



The front page of this issue has a photo of "Harvard Makes a Clean Sweep".



This issue has photos of "James J. Jeffries and John A. Johnson" and there is an article of "Johnson Wins the Great Fight." There is also "A Recent Portrait of Mrs. Leslie Carter." There was a double page illustration of "The Lead... See More  

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177837

Record flight in a "Wright biplane"...

Item #177837

July 23, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 23, 1910  The full front page is a photo captioned: "The Aeroplane That Made A Record Ascension - Walter Brookins and the Wright biplane which broke the world's record for altitude in a 6,175 foot ascent at Atlantic City..." with a bit more. 

It is rare to find a full front page photo devoted to the early world of manned flight.

Also of... See More  

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177815

Early Flight...

Item #177815

August 27, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York City, August 27, 1910  Full front page photo:  A New Triumph In The Science Of Flight. the photo shows John B. Moisant standing next to the plane he recently flew with a passenger aboard, across the British Channel between Calais and Tilmanstone.



The flight set a record for two persons in one plane.



Unrelated report inside: The Aeroplane In War So... See More  

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177584
Item #177584

December 03, 1910

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 3, 1910



There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Excelsior!"



This issue has an illustration of "'This Rock Shall Fly from its Firm Base as soon as I' " drawn by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "Keeping Down Tire Expenses" by Herbert L. Towle and photos o... See More  

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177346

Aviation...

Item #177346

January 14, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 14, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The End of Arch Hoxsey's Last Flight."



This issue has an illustration of "A page From Our Political "Slant-Book'" by Kemble. There is an article with photos of "The Kaiser is Himself Again" and "An Army of the Air" by E. D. Robinson and much more.

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177599

United States Soldiers as Police....

Item #177599

March 25, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 25, 1911



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The New Secretary of the Interior."



This issue has an article of "The Pistol at England's Head" by Sydney Brooks. There are two photo spreads of "With Our Troops in Texas" and "United States Soldiers on Police Duty." The double page illustration is of "He... See More  

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177611

King George at his Coronation....

Item #177611

June 17, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 17, 1911



There is a full color cover page on this issue. The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Latest Portrait of His Majesty King George V. of England."



This issue has a photo of "King George in His Coronation Robes" and "The Queen Robed for the Coronation" and photos of "The eight Ages of King George." Th... See More  

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177625
Item #177625

October 07, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1911



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Where Hundreds Died by Flood and Fire."



This issue has an article with photos of "The Muddle in Maine" by Holman Day and photos of "Gertrude Elliott in Repertoire." There is a full page illustration of "The Gre... See More  

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177626

Color cover by W.H.D. Koerner... Print by E.W. Kenble...

Item #177626

October 14, 1911

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 14, 1911 (with color cover by W.H.D. Koerner)



This issue has a full, color cover before the front page. The front page of this issue is a photo of "Winfield Scott Schley, U. S. N."



This issue has an illustration of "The Spear That Knows No Brother" by Kemble. There is a photo of "What the "Hawke" did to the "Olymp... See More  

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177642

Cardinal Farley comes to America....

Item #177642

January 27, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 27, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "America's New Prince of the Church."



This issue has an illustration of "Weighing Them In" by Kemble. There are photo spreads of "America's Greeting to Cardinal Farley" and "How They Welcomed His Eminence." There is a photo of "Here the Democrats wil... See More  

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177646

Aviation...

Item #177646

February 24, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York,  February 24, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The Persian Lamb Protests Against Assimilation."



This issue has an article of "What's Wrong with Aviation?" by Albert S. LeVino. The double page illustration is of "Floor-Manager Taft: 'Hold On, Colonel--You Can't Do the Grizzly Bear With That Dear Old Lady!... See More  

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177651

The burial of the 66 men from the "Maine"....

Item #177651

March 30, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1912



The front page of this issue is a photo of "The "Maine's" Last Muster."



This issue has an illustration of "Having a Bully Time" by Kemble. There are photos of "England's Furnace Goes Out" and an article of "Great Britain's Labor Crisis" by Sydney Brooks. The double page illustration is... See More  

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177664
Item #177664

July 06, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 6, 1912



This issue has a color cover sheet over it and the front page of this issue has a photo called "While the Democrats were in Session."



In this issue there are illustrations of "Convention Snap-Shots" by Peter Newell and "Jottings from Baltimore" by Kemble. There is also an article with photos of "America's Olym... See More  

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177666
Item #177666

July 20, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 20, 1912 (color cover not present)  The front page of this issue has a photo called "The Opening of the Olympic Games." Within the issue there is an illustration called "The Latest Arrival at the Political Zoo" by Kemble. The double page is a photo spread called "Where New York's Skyscrapers Cease to be Impressive" and ther... See More  

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177371

Greatest baseball series ever played...

Item #177371

November 02, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 2, 1912  The front page has: "The War in the Near East." Also present is the article: "The Greatest Baseball Series Ever Played," by Edward Bayard Moss, with a related photo. The double page illustration is called "Our Mrs. Partingtons and the Democratic Ocean,"  by C. J. Budd. Towards the back is "THE FINISHING T... See More  

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177681

Christmas issue....

Item #177681

December 14, 1912

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 14, 1912 (with color cover) This issue is a Christmas issue and has a color cover sheet over it. The front page of this issue has an illustration called "A National Calamity."

In this issue there are many short stories and illustrations including "Stories of the Christ-Child" by Charles Johnston; "Treasure Trove" by Madison Cawein ... See More  

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680843

1914 Battle of Halen... England declares war...

Item #680843

August 13, 1914

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 13, 1914



* Battle of Helen - the Silver Helmets - Belgium

* United Kingdom declares war on Austria-Hungary




The front page has a banner headline in red lettering: "GERMANS MEET CRUSHING DEFEAT AT BELGIANS' HANDS" and: "Hostilities Against-Hungary Are Commenced By France and England" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. The war ... See More  

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699559

1914 First Battle of the Marne...

Item #699559

September 07, 1914

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Sept. 7, 1914



* First Battle of the Marne River - France

* Germany vs. France & United Kingdom

* First World War I - WWI




The front page has a banner headline:  "Great Battle Is On 25 Miles Northeast of Paris"  with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to ... See More  

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682280

Front page headlines on World War I...

Item #682280

July 19, 1916

EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, July 19, 1916  Several front page heads on World War I including: "RUSSIANS INVADE HUNGARY" "Germans Regain Ground From British" "Admission of Losses Made By London" "Assaults Violent In Riga Sector".

Complete in ten pages, nice condition.

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590394

Paul von Hindenburg elected president.....

Item #590394

April 27, 1925

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 27, 1925



* Paul von Hindenburg

* 1st election as president of Germany




This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Hindenburg Is Elected President Of Germany is Sweeping Victory; His Plurality Approaches 900,000" with subheads. 1st report coverage on Paul von Hindenburg becoming the president of Germany.



Other ne... See More  

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629615

Jack "Legs" Diamond trip to Europe....

Item #629615

September 01, 1930

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 1, 1930



* Jack 'Legs' Diamond's trip to Europe

* Irish American gangster - prohibition era

* SS Belgenland (1914) ocean liner




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "'Legs' Diamond Is Aboard Liner Belgenland Wants to Go to Vichy to 'Take Cure,' He Says" (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More  

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583633

Gordon Bennett Cup ballooning....

Item #583633

September 03, 1930

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 3, 1930



* Gordon Bennett gas balloon race

* Ward Van Orman - Goodyear VIII

* Cleveland OH Ohio - ballooning




This 14 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Van Orman Balloon Winner; Belgian Pilot in Second Plane; Aide Jumps to Lighten Load" with subhead. Coverage of the 1930 Gordon Bennett Cup gas balloon race whi... See More  

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554863

Jack 'Legs' Diamond...

Item #554863

September 23, 1930

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 23, 1930

* New York City gangster

* Jack 'Legs' Diamond


This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Diamond Told To 'Leave' in Hour At Philadelphia", "Was Deported from Germany---Says He Will Go to New York City".

Other news of the day throughout. A few small binding holes along the spine, o... See More  

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649499

Albert Einstein escapes Nazis...

Item #649499

September 10, 1933

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, September 10, 1933



* Albert Einstein flees Nazis

* Pre-World War II Europe

* Jewish persecution




The front page has a small one column heading: "Einstein to London Fleeing Nazi Threat" Early 1st report coverage which is probably the reason for the brief article here. This was when Albert Einstein escaped Nazi Germany shortly after Adolph Hitler b... See More  

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592534

Albert Einstein escapes Nazis...

Item #592534

September 11, 1933

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1933



* Albert Einstein flees Nazis

* Pre World War II Europe

* Jewish persecution




Page 9 has one column headlines: "EINSTEIN IN REFUGE ON ENGLISH COAST", "Fleeing Nazi Threats, He Goes From London to a Little Known Spot on North Sea", "Closely Guarded There" and more. This is coverage on Albert Einstein esc... See More  

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566176

Benito Mussolini speech.....

Item #566176

November 02, 1936

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 2, 1936



* Benito Mussolini speech

* Italy & Germany like an "Axis"




This 42 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:



* MUSSOLINI URGES PARIS AND LONDON TO ENTER ACCORD

* Warns Britain He Will Fight Any Move to Take His Rights in the Mediterranean




and more. (see) Tells of a speech given by Benito Mussolini where... See More  

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651240

Horrific flight of the Hindenburg begins...

Item #651240

May 03, 1937

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1937



* LZ 129 Hindenburg rigid airship

* Pride of the Nazi Germany

* Infamous trip to America begins
 



Page 21 has one column headings that include: "HINDENBURG IS OFF FOR U.S. TOMORROW" "Airship, Under New Master, Capt. Max Preuss, Is Due at Lakehurst on Friday" "Zeppelin Will Remain to Bring Photos and Newsreel of the Coronation Her... See More  

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695823

Hitler & Mussolini dominate the front page...

Item #695823

May 05, 1938

JB - ILLUSTSRIERTE BEOBACHTER (Illustrated Observer), Munich, May 5, 1938  The entire front page is taken up with a photo of Adolf Hitler shaking hands with Benito Mussolini. This is from shortly after Hitler made his triumphant entry into Vienna.

This was sort of the Life Magazine of Germany with a wealth of photos, one of which shows Hitler with Rudolph Hess, which would defeat to England.... See More  

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674818

Godesberg Memorandum... Adolph Hitler...

Item #674818

September 25, 1938

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1938



* Adolph Hitler & Neville Chamberlain

* Bad Godesberg, Germany meeting

* re. Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia land




The top of the front page has a four column headline: "CZECHS HAVE UNTIL OCT. 1 TO ACCEPT; HITLER AIDS POLISH-MAGY AR DEMANDS; DALADIER FLYING TO LONDON AGAIN" with subheads. (see) Lengthy text with other related headings continu... See More  

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696880

Albert Einstein on the 1939 Jewish dilemma....

Item #696880

May 28, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1939



* Albert Einstein & the European Jews

* Continued persecution in Nazi Germany

* Jewish Homeland ? Palestine ? England ?




The top of page 13 has a one column heading: "DR. EINSTEIN URGES PATIENCE ON JEWS" with subheads. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section with all 22 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

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683934

Germany begins its "blitzkrieg" against England...

Item #683934

August 13, 1940

LOS ANGELES TIMES--E X T R A, Aug. 13, 1940 



* Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"

* Nazi Germany Luftwaffe operation

* British Royal Air Force victory

* During the Battle of Britain




The bold, 2-line banner head notes: "BLITZKRIEG BEGINS! GERMANS REPULSED" with a wealth of related subheads on the beginning of the attack upon England.

Complete issue with 3 sections,... See More  

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617475

Adolph Hitler orders Britain blockade....

Item #617475

August 17, 1940

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, August 17, 1940



* Adolph Hitler orders blockade on Great Britain

* London bombed by Germans




The front page has a two column heading: "HITLER CLAIMS FULL BLOCKADE IN FORCE FOR ENGLISH WATERS" with subheads. (see)

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 6 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More  

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691281

The Blitz of 1940...

Item #691281

September 09, 1940

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 9, 1940 



* The Blitz (1st Phase) (early report) 

* Germany bombs London England 

* World War II - WWII campaign




The front page has a nice banner headline: "SUPER BOMBS RIP LONDON!" with subheads. Nice for display. Related photo is on the back  page. (see)

Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library ... See More  

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691417

A pro-Nazi newspaper from occupied-Guernsey...

Item #691417

June 18, 1941

EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), June 18, 1941  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 front page reports include: "Strong Forces Fighting on the Sollum Front" "Heavy Losses of British Armored Cars" "Harbours and Aerodromes in England Bom
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691293

A Nazi newspaper from a British island...

Item #691293

December 22, 1941

THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 22, 1941  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: "Russians Suffer Heavy Losses in Leningrad Encirclement" "Axis Forces in North Africa Offer Heroic Resistance" "The Surprise War&quo... See More  

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632539

Hitler says: "Britain can win nothing..."

Item #632539

April 27, 1942

EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), April 27, 1942 



* Adolph Hitler



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 ftpg. is mostly taken up with: "Herr Hitler Assumes Supreme Command" "Heralds Final Blow in Britain's Downfall" with lead-in note: &qu... See More  

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686335

Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...

Item #686335

November 28, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1942



* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time

* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations




Page 7 has one column headings: "POLAND IN APPEAL ON NAZI OUTRAGES" "Her Parliamentary Council at London Calls to the World Against Massacres" "Underground Aids Jews", "Finance Minister Strausburger, on Visit Here, Says Germ... See More  

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693042

1943 London subway bomb shelter disaster...

Item #693042

March 05, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 5, 1943



* Bethnal Green tube station

* London Underground bomb shelter

* Nazi air raid panic stampede disaster

* World War II - WWII




The front page has a two column heading: "Woman Trips, Causing Jam, 178 Die in London Shelter" (see)

Complete with 36 pages, rag edition in great condition.



wikipedia notes: On 3 March 1943, the British media reported ... See More  

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579229

Rocket guns in World War II.....

Item #579229

September 27, 1943

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 27, 1943



* Rocket gun invented by Nazis

* 100 foot barrel




This 40 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 6: "Rocket Guns Reported", "Germans Said to Plan Shelling London With Them". See photos for text information.



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with much on World War II. Good condition.... See More  

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689577

Ernie Pyle as WWII correspondent...

Item #689577

April 02, 1945

THE STARS AND STRIPES, London Edition, April 2, 1945  This famous 4 page military newspaper has various World War II reports with much on the closing days of the European War and the end of Nazi Germany.

However the key item in this issue is a one column heading on page 2 that reads: "'Sweating Out' Carrier Pilots Jars the Nerves" which is a correspondence by famous WWII Am... See More  

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575589

1945 Potsdam Conference...

Item #575589

July 16, 1945

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 16, 1945



* Potsdam Conference (Germany)

* The Big Three meeting

* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill




This 42 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: " 'Big Three' In Potsdam For Historic Meeting", with nice photo of Harry Truman with caption: "Ready For Conference". Other news of the day through... See More  

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567677

Postdam Conference (Germany)...

Item #567677

July 17, 1945

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 17, 1945 



* Potsdam Conference (Germany) 

* Harry Truman...  Winston Churchill
 



This 24 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "BIG 3 PARLEY IS DELAYED A DAY" with subheads and related photo. More inside. The conference would be held on this day.



Other news of the day throughout with much on World W... See More  

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583250

1945 Potsdam Conference...

Item #583250

July 17, 1945

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, July 17, 1945 



* Potsdam Conference (Germany)

* The Big Three meeting

* Harry Truman, Joseph Stalin, & Winston Churchill




This 10 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "TRUMAN CALLS ADMIRAL LAND" with subhead: "Urgent Summons Cabled From Potsdam, Sees Berlin Ruins".



Other news of the day including sports advertis... See More  

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599342

Postdam Conference (Germany)...

Item #599342

July 18, 1945

WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 18, 1945  



* Potsdam Conference (Germany) 

* World war II era 

* Harry Truman - Joseph Stalin
 



The front page has a three column headline:



"President Truman Presides Over First Meeting Of Big Three; Jap Peace Rumors Circulate In London" with subheads and two related photos (see photos). Other news of the day thr... See More  

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637489

"Monty has a double!"

Field Marshal Montgomery's body-double fooled Germany...

Item #637489

October 04, 1945

DAILY EXPRESS, London, October 4, 1945



* Clifton James delivers as "Monty's" body-double

* Great D-Day bluff




The front page has "Monty Has A Double - His D-Day bluff deceived the Germans", with related text and a photo of Lieut. Clifton James as Montgomery. Read the article to learn more details regarding this great deception which helped keep the actual date for D-D... See More  

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