WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.WWII - The Journey (pre, during, and post-war events)
This link was created to take explorers on a pre-war, war, and post-war journey of events related to WWII - an unimaginably horrific period in world history. The issues are arranged chronologically and are not necessarily available for sale. Your walk begins with the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, and finishes with well-known movies regarding the war.
Item #546139
March 03, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 3, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "PM Investigation of Normandie Fire Show U.S. Navy Goes in Action With: Inflammable Life Preservers" The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
Pro-Nazi newspaper from World War II...
Item #588094
March 09, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, March 9, 1942
* Pro Nazi Paper
* 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 Air Force Deal Devastating Blows on Soviets - Successful German Reconnaissance Thrust in North Africa", "The New Japanese Successes", &q... See More
Item #546143
March 10, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 10, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "H.R. Knickerbocker Cables After Flight From Batavia: We Could Have Saved Java". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
11 Pages of Photos...
Item #546145
March 14, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 14, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "11 Pages Of New War Photos". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
Item #545785
March 15, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 15, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Battle of Java Cost Allies 12 Warships" "Workers Report Idle Machines in Three Big War Plants" "Yanks Help Aussies" "Biggest Nazi Drive Near". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; se... See More
Battle of the Java Sea... WWII...
Item #653470
March 15, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1942
* Battle of the Java Sea - naval
* World War II Pacific Campaign
* Imperial Japanese Navy victory
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TWELVE WARSHIPS LOST BY ALLIES IN JAVA SEA, 5 OF THEM CRUISERS; JAPAN LOSES 7 DAMAGED OR SUNK" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues on page 3 with a few related photos.
Oth... See More
1942 Invasion of Salamaua-Lae...
Item #686615
March 19, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1942
* Invasion of Salamaua-Law
* Territory of New Guinea
* Imperial Japanese Navy
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "23 JAPANESE SHIPS BLASTED BY ALLIED FLIERS; TOLL OFF NEW GUINEA INCLUDES 12 WARSHIPS" with subheads and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete ... See More
Easton, Pennsylvania quarry explosion disaster...
Item #647431
March 27, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1942
* Easton, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania
* Lehigh Portland Cement Company
* Limestone quarry explosion disaster
The front page has one column headings that include: "31 BLOWN TO DEATH AS QUARRY BLAST JARS 2-STATE ZONE", "Premature Explosion of 21 Tons of Gelatinite Near Easton Is Felt Over 50-Mile Radius" and more. (see) First report co... See More
Item #546150
March 28, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated March 28, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Saturday Evening Post's Attacker of jews - A Chicago Isolationist" "Quezon in Australia With MacArthur Party" "Jew-Baiter Cassidy Is Drafted". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additiona... See More
Item #545798
March 29, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated March 29, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Why Did Sat. Eve. Post Pick on Jews?" "Justice Dept. Asked to Probe Check Paid To Eugene Cox." "British Attack Nazi U-Boat Base in France"". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see photo... See More
Item #546152
April 01, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 1, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Justice Dept. Still Hesitates About Coughlin - Tell 'em What YOU Think" "The Price of Defeat" which features 8 pages of pictures of what happened in Philippines. The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for a... See More
Item #546154
April 02, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 2, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Coughlinite Hoodlums Threaten PM Dealers - Get Nowhere Fast". The front page photo shows the type of life-preserving craft that three Navy men drifted 34 days in the Pacific in. The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for a... See More
Item #546155
April 03, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 3, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "PM Finds Hitler Heilers In N.Y. War Plants". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
Opening of the 1942 movie "Jungle Book"...
Item #713560
April 03, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1942
* Opening of the movie "Jungle Book" (eve)
* Technicolor action adventure film
* Adaption of Rudyard Kipling's book
Page 25 has a 7 x 6 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book" in New York City which began the following day. (see images)
Other news, sports and advertisements of t... See More
"Silver Shirts" founder is arrested...
Item #684327
April 04, 1942
PHOENIX GAZETTE, Phoenix, Arizona, April 4, 1942
* William Dudley Pelley's arrest
* Founder/leader of the "Silver Shirts of America"
The front page of "front page #2" has the full banner headline: "'SILVER SHIRTS' LEADER IS ARRESTED", with subhead: "Faces Prison Term Up To 20 Years, Heavy Fine". The coverage tells of the arrest... See More
Item #546156
April 04, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 4, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Do Neutral Envoys Tell Our Secrets?". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
American Navy is helpless against German U-boats...
Item #621798
April 07, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, April 7, 1942 This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of WWII. 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 war.
Consequently, the pro-Nazi front page h... See More
Bataan...
Item #546158
April 09, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 9, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Calls US to Attack Hitler". The front page photo features a lady looking at the photos of her eight brothers that are currently serving in different branches of the military. The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
The centerpage map shows the Bataan area on the map and has an articl... See More
Babe Ruth critically ill...
Item #589701
April 09, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1942
* Babe Ruth near death?
* New York Yankees
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 21: "Babe Ruth Critically Ill on Coast, Shows Gain in Pneumonia Jacket", "Rushed to Hollywood Hospital After Long Chills, He Responds to Pulmonary Aid--Doctor Delays the Diagnosis". See photos for text here. Not much was found on thi... See More
Bataan...
Item #546177
April 11, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 11, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "How They Fought for Us On Bataan". This features 11 pages of pictures. The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
Please note that there is a page missing, otherwise this is in niice condition; see photo for additional details.... See More
Byron Nelson wins 1942 Masters golf tournament
Item #687160
April 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1942
* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Nelson Beats Hogan by Stroke to Take Masters' Golf Laurels Secpnd Time" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1942 Masters Golf Tourname... See More
U.S. Bombers Raid Japan in the Philippines...
Item #691661
April 16, 1942
DAILY MIRROR, New York, April 16, 1942 The 3-line, full-banner banner headline announces: "U.S. BOMBERS RAID JAPS IN PHILIPPINES," with supporting text and additional photos on inside pages. Great WWII era issue for display. Other war related news along with news of the day found throughout.
Complete in 36 pages, tabloid size, evenly toned, nice condition.
Item #546179
April 17, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 17, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Hitler's Radio Fights For Coughlin". The front page photo is taken onboard a British aircraft as pilots await take-off time. The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.... See More
Item #546180
April 18, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 18, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "PM Uncovers: Anti-FDR Rund Raising by Navy Dept. Official". The front page photo features the workment who made Grumman Wildcat fighter planes for the Navy. The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan....
Item #686245
April 21, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a one column heading: "TOKYO NOW TELLS OF 10 U.S. PLANES" with subhead. (see) This was the famous Doolittle raid on Japan. It was not known at the time that James "Jimmy" Doolittle was involved due to secre... See More
Nazi pilot Peter Krug captured...
Item #687473
April 22, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 22, 1942
* Nazi pilot Peter Krug captured
* Max Stephan w/ photo
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ESCAPED NAZI FLIER KRUG BELIEVED NABBED IN TEXAS" with subheads and photo of Peter Krug's abettor who would be found guilty of treason.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins.... See More
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
Item #546186
April 30, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated April 30, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "8 Axis Lies peddled By Hearst". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
SS Peto... First great Lakes submarine...
Item #558838
May 01, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, May 1, 1942
* SS Peto (22-265)
* 1st Great Lakes submarine
* Launch
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "FIRST LAKES SUBMARINE" and "The Peto Is Launched on the Manitowoc River".
Tells of the very 1st Great Lakes submarine being launched.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II.
Rag ed... See More
Pawhuska & Turley OK tornadoes....
Item #571993
May 03, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 3, 1942 This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22: "22 DIE IN TORNADOES IN OKLAHOMA AREA" "Property Damage Is Heavy as Twisters Batter Homes"
This tells of the tornado outbreak in Oklahoma that hit the towns of Pawhuska, Turley and Childsville OK.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Good con... See More
Madagascar falls...
Item #551781
May 05, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, May 5, 1942
* Madagascar Africa falls
* World War II original
This 18 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BRITISH OCCUPY MADAGASCAR, FOIL JAPS" with subheads that include: "Send Naval and Military Force to Big Vichy French Island in Indian Ocean" and more.
Other news of the day with much on World... See More
Corregidor Surrenders in 1942....
Item #561413
May 07, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, May 7, 1942
* United States surrender Corregidor
* Japan islands
* World War II original
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Japs Push On After Fall of Corregidor" and more. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Lite browning with little spine wear, otherwise good.
... See More
Item #544592
May 07, 1942
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 7, 1942.
* Madagascar Africa falls
* World War II original
This 14 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page:
* Madagascar Naval Base Captured by British Forces
with subheads that include: "Surrender Terms Being Drafted; Fleet Will Enter Harbor This Afternoon" and more.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Usual... See More
Item #545946
May 10, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated May 10, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "What's Coming? - An Answer by Vice President Wallace" "Our Sea Attack Will Continue - Gen. Mac Arthur" "Jean Muir Demands Fair Deal For Negro Themes in Movies". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice conditi... See More
German submarine U-507 attack... Mississippi...
Item #662844
May 16, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 16, 1942
* German submarine U-507
* Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine
* Mouth of Mississippi River attack
The front page has a two column heading: "U-Boat Warfare: U. S. Ship Is Torpedoed at Mouth of The Mississippi; 27 Killed" (see)
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small address label on... See More
Item #546127
May 16, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated May 16, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "FDR Haters Hamstring U.S. at War". An included article is on what filling stations all over New York City looked like as gas rationing went into effect -- too many tankers lost The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
PLEASE NOTE that this issue is missing one page, otherwise is in nic... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #589876
May 24, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
This 80+ page Sunday newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "NAZIS' EXECUTIONS PUT AT 97 IN WEEK", "10 Slain in Paris Over Attack on German Officer Are Most Recent Additions to Toll", "Firing Squads Take Victims From Low ... See More
Item #545907
May 24, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated May 24, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Hearst Still Does Goosestep" "PM Finds N.Y. Waterfront Still Wide Open to Saboteurs" "Lehman Vetoes Feinberg Bill as Public Demanded". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue in two-sections and is in nice condition; see photo for addition... See More
WWII Rocket-bomb weapon intro...
Item #579193
May 29, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1942
* Rocket-bomb invention
* Soviet Air Force
This 34 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 5:
"Powerful Rocket Bomb, Reds' New Air Weapon" which tells of the newly invented rocket powered weapon used by the Soviet Air Force against the Nazis during World War II. see photo for text here.
Other news of the day throughout with mu... See More
1942 Reinhard Heydrich...
Item #594375
May 30, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 30, 1942
* Reinhard Heydrich close to death
* Nazi SS leader - "The Blond Beast" "Hangman"
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Wounds Fatal to Heydrich, Says Vichy" "3 More Women Shot in Reign of Terror"
Coverage on the recent attack on SS leader, Reinhard Heydrich. This report says he had... See More
Item #546130
May 30, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated May 30, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Consider the Bridges Case - Once a Biddle, Always a Biddle". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additional details.
The death of actor John Barrymore...
Item #579952
May 31, 1942
THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 31, 1942
* John Barrymore death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie actor
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "JOHN BARRYMORE DIES IN HOSPITAL" and "Famous Actor Succumbs At Age Of 60 Following 11-Day Illness" with a photo of Barrymore (see photos).
Other news of the day. Light browning with littl... See More
1942 Japanese midget submarines... Sydney Harbor attack...
Item #630362
June 01, 1942
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, June 1, 1942
* Sydney Harbor, Australia attacked
* Imperial Japanese Navy - midget submarines
* Irwin Rommel defeated in Africa
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Japs Try To Raid Sydney; Three Midget Subs Sunk" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on the attack of Sydney Harbor in Australia by submarines of th... See More
Operation Millennium Cologne Germany....
Item #683478
June 01, 1942
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, Wilmington, North Carolina, June 1, 1942
* Cologne Germany 1,000 bomber raid
* Operation Millennium - World War II
This 8 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "COLOGNE, GERMAN INDUSTRIAL CENTER, LAID WASTE BY MASSIVE BRITISH RAID; THREE-QUARTERS OF CITY LEFT AFLAME" with subheads (see images). This tells of the famous 1,000 bomber r... See More
HMS Trinidad torpodoes itself... Doolittle addresses aircraft workers...
Item #620355
June 02, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1942 Page 10 has one column headings: "British Reports Loss Of 8,000-Ton Cruiser" "Trinidad Had Convoyed Ships to Russia--Captain Is Rescued". This is 1st report coverage on the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Trinidad disaster.
Also reported is "Doolittle Hails B-25" "Tells Inglewood Workers of Raid of Japan in Their Planes&q... See More
HMS Trinidad torpodoes itself...
Item #628265
June 02, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1942
* HMS Trinidad sinking
* Torpedoes itself
* World War II - WWII
Page 10 has one column headings: "British Reports Loss OF 8,000-Ton Cruiser" "Trinidad Had Convoyed Ships to Russia--Captain Is Rescued" First report coverage on the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Trinidad disaster. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this Worl... See More
Battle Of Midway Beginning...
Item #567913
June 09, 1942
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, June 9, 1942
* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The battles that changed the course of WWII
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:
* Sun Beginning To Set On Fleet From Land Of The Rising Sun
A creative headline on the victory which gave the United States hope for winning the war.... See More
Battle Of Midway beginning...
Item #580098
June 09, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, June 9, 1942
* Battle Of Midway - Carriers
* United States Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* The battles that changed the course of WWII
This 10 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "Chinese Forces Wipe Out Japanese Invasion Troops" with subhead: "Expect Return of Jap Fleet for 'Face Saving'"... See More
Johnny Nettleton...
Item #546138
June 10, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated June 10, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Congress Lays An Egg - But Soldiers' Families Can't Eat It". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
Also featured is coverage of the parade held in New York City for 15 war heroes, one of which was Johnny Nettleton.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for... See More
1942 Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre...
Item #665422
June 11, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 11, 1942
* Lidice Czechoslovakia massacre
* World War II Nazis liquidation
* Battle of Midway victory
The front page has a two column heading: "Nazis Destroy Czech Village; Shoot All Men, Jail Women" Small related map on page 5. (see) First report coverage on the annihilation of the town of Lidice Czechoslovakia by the Nazis. This was in reprisal ... See More
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