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.
Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands...
Item #676529
October 29, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 29, 1942
* Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands
* U.S. Navy vs. Imperial Japanese Navy
* Guadalcanal campaign - World War II
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "JAPS TAPER OFF ATTACKS ON GUADALCANAL AFTER SUFFERING HEAVY LOSSES" with subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 22 pages, light ... See More
Berryville, Arkansas tornado disaster...
Item #578085
October 31, 1942
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 31, 1942
* Berryville, Arkansas tornado disaster (1st report)
* Carroll County, Arkansas
This 24 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "28 DIE, 200 HURT AS TORNADO HITS MOUNTAIN TOWN" and more (see photos). Tells of the tornado disaster in Berryville, Arkansas.
Other news of the day with much ... See More
Item #545996
November 02, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated November 2, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "7 Jap Warships Hit; We Lost 2 In Stewart Island Battle" "Oil Shortage Perils Allied War Effort" "Hitler's Enemies Pushing Argentian Toward Revolt" . The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice condition; see photo for additio... See More
Item #545997
November 03, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated November 3, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Bunk... Because 30 Million Americans Will Vote Today" "Allies Capture Kokoda, Key Jap Base on New Guinea" "Soviets Lose Key Town In Caucasus". 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 de... See More
Thomas Dewey elected governor...
Item #624704
November 04, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 4, 1942
* Thomas E. Dewey elected New York Governor
The front page has a nice banner headline: "DEWEY ELECTED GOVERNOR IN STATE SWEEP" with subheads and a nice photo of Thomas E. Dewey. More on the inside pages. Nice to have in this famous New York title.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complet... See More
Nazi-occupied Belgium...
Item #679269
November 05, 1942
BRUYSSELER ZEITUNG (Brüssels Newspaper), Belgium, Nov. 5, 1942 From Nazi-occupied Belgium with a wealth of war-related reporting. The main headline notes: "Setback For Roosevelt's Party".
Presumed complete in 6 pages, good condition.
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #669297
November 05, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 5, 1942
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "480,000 Tons of Anglo-American Shipping Lost In Ten Days" "Roosevelt Has Forgotten His Past" "British Attack Incessantly--Superior Forces Repelled" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, great conditio... See More
Death of entertainer George M. Cohan...
Item #583425
November 05, 1942
ELMIRA STAR-GAZETTE, New York, November 5, 1942 This 32 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "George Cohan Showman, Dead at 64".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout including much on World War II with nice front page heading on Rommel's defeat in Africa.
A little margin and central fold wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Hitler in Africa - Italy Next?... Guadalcanal...
Item #545621
November 06, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated November 6, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Total Defeat Threatens Hitler In Africa - Italy Next?" with other articles "U.S. Forces Start New offensive on Guadalcanal". 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
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #669298
November 06, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 6, 1942
* German occupation of English Channel islands
Among the front page reports are: "U-Boats Claim Further Big Successes" "Germany's Social Welfare - Tangible Evidence of Inspiring Ideology" "British Morality Declining?" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
This... See More
Death of George M. Cohan...
Item #556216
November 06, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942
* Death of song writer George M. Cohan
This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.
Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page ... See More
Second Battle of El Alamein... Rommel....
Item #691536
November 07, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 7, 1942
* Second Battle of El Alamein
* World War II Egypt - Africa
* Erwin Rommel defeated
The front page has a six column heading: "British Tanks Pursue Axis 104 Miles in Egypt" with subheads. (see) Coverage continues on page 2 with related map.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, light toning and minor wear ... See More
Item #545619
November 08, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated November 8, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Mussolini Isn't Champ Any More - Rommel's Army Outruns the Italians" "Army Fires Coughlin's N.Y. Agent" " Indicted Aide of Viereck Uses Army Frank to Attack U.S. War Leaders". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and is in nice cond... See More
United States land in French Africa...
Item #598876
November 08, 1942
THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 8, 1942
* World War II
* Allies land in Africa
* United States marines
The front page has a banner headline: "POWERFUL AMERICAN FORCES LANDING IN FRENCH AFRICA IN NATION'S FIRST BIG-SCALE OFFENSIVE" with subheads and small photo of Dwight D. Eisenhower. This is 1st report coverage of the a... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #669299
November 09, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 9, 1942
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "France Defends Her Empire" "American Attack In North Africa Resisted" "Is Britain Over-Jubilant?" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
This newspaper was published on this is... See More
Operation Torch... French North Africa...
Item #691706
November 11, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, November 11, 1942
* Operation Torch
* French North Africa
* All of France under German control
* World War II - WWII
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
The front page has a great banner headline announcing: "TRUCE IN NORTH AFRICA" with related map Nice for display.Coverage on Operation Torch, the British-American invasion of French North Africa.
Also anothe... See More
Nazi occupation of France complete....
Item #566336
November 12, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, November 12, 1942
* All of France under German control
* World War II - WWII
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "AXIS IN SOUTH FRANCE, FLEET'S FATE A MYSTERY" with subheads that include: "MARSEILLE TAKEN" "Nazis Overrun All France as Hitler Tears Up Armistice Pact" and more... See More
Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins...
Item #599405
November 12, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 12, 1942
* Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins
The front page has one column headings: "OUR MEN IN DRIVES ON GUADALCANAL", "Push to East and West With Army Air Support--Foe Is Again Hit in Aleutians" 1st report coverage on the beginning of the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much... See More
Eddie Rickenbacker found alive...
Item #619716
November 14, 1942
THE EVENING BULLETIN, Philadelphia, November 14, 1942
* Eddie Rickenbacker found alive
* American World War I airplane fighter ace
* Adrift at sea for 24 days
The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead: "Capt. Rickenbacker Found Alive in the Pacific" with subheads and photo. More inside.
Twenty pages, some margin wear & tear, generally good.
wikipedia no... See More
Eddie Rickenbacker found alive....
Item #581943
November 15, 1942
THE SUNDAY STAR NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 15, 1942
* Eddie Rickenbacker about to be found
* American World War I airplane fighter ace
* Adrift at sea for 24 days
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Famous Ace, Party Rescued By Navy Plane"; "Rickenbacker Saved After Three Weeks On Raft In The South Pacific"; a... See More
1942 Oregon State Hospital mass poisoning...
Item #696899
November 20, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., Nov. 20, 1942
* Oregon State Hospital - Salem
* Mass food poisoning disaster
The front page has a two column heading: "Poison Mixed With Eggs Caused Deaths, Tests Show" with subhead. (see)
Much on World War II events of the day. Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.
wikipedia notes: On November... See More
1942 Heinrich Himmler orders extermination of Jews.....
Item #653391
November 24, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY NEWS, Mass., November 24, 1942
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Extermination of Polish Jews ordered
* Heinrich Himmler - trains packed
The bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Assert Himmler Order Extermination of Half Of Jews in Poland" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on other World War II events. ... See More
Extermination of the Jews is unveiled in 1941...
Item #697893
November 25, 1942
CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1942
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Heinrich Himmler takes charge
* Extermination of Polish Jews ordered
* Zionist leader Stephen Samuel Wise report
Although the banner headline announces: "NAZIS LOSE NEARLY 100,000 IN STALINGRAD BATTLE", the most notable report is much smaller at the bottom of the front page: "American Jew... See More
French Fleet scuttling in Toulon...
Item #584780
November 28, 1942
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, November 28, 1942
* Scuttling of the French Fleet
* World war II - WWII
This 14 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "SCUTTLE FRENCH FLEET" with subheads and related map. 1st report coverage on the Scuttling of the French Fleet in Toulon, France during World War II.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Item #545624
November 29, 1942
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated December 29, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Wallace's Post-War World: Jobs for All and World Council to Preserve Peace" "Food Run on Despite No-Hoarding Plea" "Russians Surge On; Bypass Important Railway Center" "Allies Setting Up Court to Try Nazi Leaders After War". The paper features other war news ... See More
Coconut Grove Club fire... Boston...
Item #597244
November 29, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, November 29, 1942
* Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire (early 1st report)
* Worst nightclub disaster in U.S. history
* 492 would be the total dead
The front page has a small one column heading: "Boston Fights 5-Alarm Fire; Many Trapped". This is actually a very early 1st report coverage on the Cocoanut Grove nightclub di... See More
Tugboat 'Admiral' Lake Erie sinking...
Item #581923
December 03, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, December 3, 1942
* Tugboat Admiral sinking
* Lake Erie disaster
This 52 page newspaper has a small, discrete one column headline on page 29: "14 Drowned in Lake Erie"
This tells of the tugboat Admiral sinking in Lake Erie. Unfortunate for such a small report, but it is what it is, a 1st report.
Other news, sports and advertisem... See More
Item #545634
December 13, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 13, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Mass Drafting of Married Men to Start in Spring""Axis Developing Tunisian Attack" "Russians Break Nazi Line West of Rzhev". 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
Washington Redskins win NFL title...
Item #673594
December 14, 1942
THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 14, 1942
* Washington Redskins win NFL title
* NFL football championship
* Chicago Bears upset
This 32 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 18: "Washington Beats Chicago Bears in Amazing Upset" with subheads that include: "REDSKINS GET REVENGE FOR 73-0 TRIMMING." Additional details are provided, which incl... See More
German language newspaper in Nazi-occupied Belgium...
Item #698483
December 17, 1942
BRUSSELER ZEITUNG, Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 17, 1942
* Rare German occupation of Belgium publication
The "Brussels Newspaper" was a regional German-language daily newspaper with editorial offices 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 speci... See More
WWII gas rationing in the U.S....
Item #598731
December 18, 1942
BOSTON TRAVELER - Extra, Boston, Massachusetts, December 18, 1942
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BAN ABC CARDS" with banner subhead "Sweeping Order Permits Use of 1 Emergency Unit President Hopes Ban Will Last Only Day or Two" (see photos). Nice World War II item for display.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Item #545635
December 20, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 20, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "A-B-C Coupons Good for 3 Gallons Monday" "Why We Must Feed and Clothe Post-War Europe" "Russians Gain 30 Miles in Don Drive" "Price Boosters Set to Cash In On Henderson Quitting". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and ... See More
1942 Aliquippa, Pennsylvania avalanche...
Item #590838
December 23, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, December 23, 1942
* Aliquippa, Pennsylvania avalanche disaster
* World War II defense workers killed
This 28 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "AVALANCHE KILLS 21 ON BUS" with subheads (see photos). 1st report coverage on the avalanche that buried a bus full of World War II defense workers.
Other new... See More
Item #545630
December 27, 1942
PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated December 27, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Stalin Calls For More Guerilla Help In Ukraine" "Canned Goods Rationing Forecast for February" " British Eighth Army Gains 50 More Miles". 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 deta... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #648310
December 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Overthrow Hitler and Mussolini ?
This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 5: "German-Americans Warn the Germans" and "Fifty Prominent Citizens Ask for Overthrow of Hitler". See photos for coverage on the ongoing at... See More
From Cologne, Germany during the middle of World War II...
Item #650699
January 07, 1943
KOLNISCHE ZEITUNG, Cologne, Germany, January 7, 1943 The literal translation of the extended title is: "Cologne Newspaper With Economic & Trade Leaf". A Nazi newspaper from the midst of World War II, than a Military Area Command Headquarters for the Nazi government. Cologne was very heavily bombed in WWII enduring 262 air raids with the death of some 20,000 civilians.
Complete... See More
"Nazi" newspaper from an English island...
Item #564655
January 13, 1943
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 13, 1943
* Rare Nazi paper from a captured island
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 heads are: " 'German U-Boats Score Terrific Successes" "90,000 Tons Shipping Sunk By Subs" "... See More
1943 Nikola Tesla death... Father of radio...
Item #662756
January 13, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1943
* Nikola Tesla death - funeral
* Father of Radio - Physics
Pager 24 has one column headlines that include: "2,000 ARE PRESENT AT TESLA FUNERAL"
"Cathedral of St. John the Divine Is Scene of Yugoslav State Function for Scientist" "Great In Science Attend" and more. (see) First report coverage on Nikola Te... See More
Joe DiMaggio plans to enlist in U.S. Army...
Item #617326
January 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1943
* Joe DiMaggio decides to enlist in U.S. Army
* New York Yankees
* Marriage troubles with Dorothy Arnold
This 42 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 27: "Joe DiMaggio, Reconciled With Wife, Plans to Enlist; Reiser, Dodgers, in Army" with subheads that include: "YANKEES WILL LOSE THEIR OUTFIELD ACE" "DiMaggio, After Sett... See More
Hitler trains boys and girls...
Item #625494
January 15, 1943
PM DAILY, New York, January 15, 1943 The headlines read "War Profits of 10 Big Plants Far Higher Than in Peacetime" "Hitler Trains Boys, Girls To Be Arrogant Killers" "Russians Pushing Ahead South of Don River" and more.
Tabloid-size, complete in 32 pages, very nice condition.
Five Sullivan Brothers killed in WWII action....
Item #699524
January 15, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 15, 1943
* The five Sullivan brothers killed
* United States Navy sailors
* USS Juneau sinking
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "5 SULLIVANS DIE, SURVIVOR WRITES" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage includes part of the letter sent to the parents of the doomed sailors by a fellow friend also serving onboard the same ship. This si... See More
1943 siege of Leningrad is broken...
Item #692832
January 19, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, January 19, 1943
* Siege of Leningrad broken (1st report)
* German - Nazi blockade break
* Operation Iskra - Saint Petersburg
Under: "The European War Fronts" is a three column heading: "Russ Breaks Leningrad Siege" with small map. (see) First report coverage on the Leningrad blockade finally being broken.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning a... See More
Duke Ellington...
Item #551741
January 24, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, New York dated January 24, 1943
This newspaper has one column headlines on page 45 that includes:
* DUKE ELLINGTON AT CARNEGIE HALL
* Fourth Leader of Jazz Band to Give Concert There--3,000 Pay Tribute
and more. Other news of the day throughout with much on World war II.
This is a complete 50+ page Rag edition issue which is in great condition. See photo... See More
Actor Spencer Charters suicide death...
Item #689827
January 26, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1943
* Spencer Charters suicide death
* American film - movie actor
The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "S. Charters, Actor, Dies In Hollywood" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actor Spencer Charters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 38 pages, rag ... 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
Battle of Stalingrad ends with Nazis defeated...
Item #659341
February 03, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 3, 1943
* Battle of Stalingrad ending
* Nazis 1st major loss in WWII
* One of the bloodiest battles in history
The top of page 4 has a one column heading: "RUSSIANS FINISH 'LIQUIDATION' OF 330,000 GERMANS" with subhead and related map. (see) First report coverage on the end of the Battle of Stalingrad which was considered the 1st major loss... See More
Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta...
Item #621748
February 06, 1943
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, February 6, 1943
* Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake Lamotta
* 2nd fight - Robinson's 1st ever loss
* Boxing - Boxers
This 22 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "ROBINSON WIN STRING BROKEN" and "La Motta Floors Negro as He Takes Decision". This was the famous second fight in which LaMotta beat Robinson.
Other news, sports... See More
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson...
Item #676997
February 06, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1943
* Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson (1st defeat)
* Famous Middleweight boxing match
The sport's section (page 17) has one column headings: "ROBINSON'S STREAK ENDED BY LAMOTTA" "Harlem Fighter Suffers First Loss in 130 Bouts Before 18,930 at Detroit" "Bell Saves Ray In Eighth" "Left to Head Floors Him ... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal ends in 1943...
Item #586845
February 09, 1943
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 9, 1943
* Battle of Guadalcanal ends
* Solomon Islands campaign
* World War II
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Enemy Resistance On Guadalcanal Ended, Knox Says" with subheads. Coverage on the final capture of the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomons chain.
Other news,... See More
Mahatma Gandhi starts hunger strike...
Item #618757
February 11, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 11, 1943
* Mahatma Gandhi starts fast
* Indian independence movement
* World War II era original
The front page has one column headings: "Gandhi Starts 21-Day Fast on Citrus Juice" "Viceroy Condemns New Hunger Strike" with small photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, a little margin wea... See More
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