World War II
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Germany as the guardian of Europe...
Item #616501
July 21, 1944
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, July 21, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page heads are: "Terrific Losses By Allies in Break Through TDhrusts" "Incessant Fighting Waged Along Normandy Front" "Roosevelt's Powers Curtaied" "Germany's Role as Guardian of Europe" "Air War on Germany has Failed" an... See More
Rudolph Hess in 1941...
Item #620065
May 14, 1941
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 14, 1941
* Rudolph Hess abandons Hitler
* Early report
This 10 page newspaper has headers on the front page including "What Hess Says Will Make German High Command "Sweat"" "Nazis Say Peace Is Aim Of Hess" "Palmist Says Hess Is Most Sane Of The Many Nazi Leaders" "Hess Fussy About Food He Is Given" plus mo... See More
1945 Bombing of Dresden Germany....
Item #642141
February 14, 1945
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, February 14, 1945
* Bombing of Dresden Germany
* RAF & United States Air Force bombers
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "U.S. Attack Follows Big RAF Assault On Dresden" with subhead. (see) Note: The bombings were made to try to end the war as quickly as possible so the Allies could focus on Japan. The decision to m... See More
The newly-created rank of five star general...
Item #652915
January 02, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, Jan. 2, 1945
* Battle of the Bulge
The top of the front page has a photo of the new-created five star general insignia, created by a Public Law by Congress on December 14, 1944. Those to be conferred with this honor within a week of its creation were George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. See the hyperlink for the interesting history of &quo... See More
U.S. Bombers Raid Japan in the Philippines...
Item #654611
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.
Charles Lindbergh's Anti War Address...
Item #661840
May 24, 1941
NEW YORK TIMES, May 24, 1941 Front page, 3 line, 1 column head: "Lindbergh Joins In Wheeler Plea To U.S. To Shun War" & subheads: "22,000 at Madison Sq. Garden Peace Rally Cheer Leaders Attack on Intervention" "Roosevelt Assailed" "Call for Return to Isolation Stand Demanded". Text of Lindbergh and Wheeler speeches inside, plus photos.
Also included i... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #662513
May 19, 1943
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 19, 1943 Among the front page reports are: "Britain's Right to Rule World Sacrificed to the Jews" "U-Boats Attack Meat Convoy in North Atlantic" "U.S. Covets Canada" and much more.
Four pages, great condition.
This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during ... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island... The 'V2' rocket...
Item #663818
November 10, 1944
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 10, 1944
* German V-2 rocket flying bomb
* Rare German occupation publication
Among the front page reports are: "Bombardment of London Reinforced by Use. of Far More Powerful Projectile" "V2 Explosive Has Been Employed For a Few Weeks..." and much more.
Four pages, great condition.
This newspaper was published on t... See More
Death of President Roosevelt...
Item #551264
April 13, 1945
PM DAILY, New York, New York, April 13, 1945
This tabloid-size issue features a photo of President Roosevelt which takes up the entire front of the issue. This would have been published at the time of his passing with the story of his passing included in the article.
This is a complete issue in 24 pages and is in very good condition.
Hitler's message...
Item #562920
January 04, 1943
THE EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 4, 1943
* Rare Nazi occupation issue
* 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 heads are: "Day and Night Bombing In Tunisia" "Axis Troops Gain Ground With Incessant At... See More
Item #562922
January 05, 1943
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 5, 1943
* Rare Nazi occupation issue
* 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 heads are: "Tonnage Destroyed Last Year Will Decisively Alter Course Of War" "No Limit to Price ... See More
Is Japan using poison gas?
Item #628096
June 05, 1942
BOSTON EVENING GLOBE---EXTRA, June 5, 1942 The headline announces: "F.D. CHARGES JAPS USING POISON GAS" with subheads including: "Warns U.S. Will Retaliate If Practice Continues".
Complete in 32 pages, some light staining, generally good.
Item #161481
January 01, 1945
THE CHINA LANTERN, Calcutta, India, 1945. An interesting & unusual newspaper published for the American forces in World War II, with notation: "Precensored For Mailing" in the dateline. Much on the war, 4 pages, some photos, minimal wear. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date-but will have the format as shown... 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
Malmedy massacre... Battle of the Bulge...
Item #593840
January 14, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, January 14, 1945
* Malmedy massacre (1st report)
* Battle of the Bulge
* 1st SS Panzer Division
This 30+ page Sunday newspaper has a one column headlines on page 6: "Bodies of 100 Massacred GIs Are Found".
This war crime "Malmedy Massacre" was actually committed about a month earlier but wasn't realized until now making this a 1s... See More
Death of Ernie Pyle...
Item #615264
April 19, 1945
COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, April 19, 1945
* Ernie Pyle killed
* American journalist
* Lejima - Okinawa Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Ernie Pyle To be Buried Among Foot Soldier Pals" with photo. (see)
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 8 pages, light browning, a little irregular along spine, generally good.... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal ends...
Item #618754
February 10, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 10, 1943
* Battle of Guadalcanal ends
* Solomon Islands campaign
* World War II -WWII
The front page has one column headings: "Guadalcanal Fall Gives U.S. Strong Position" "Attack Base Is Gained; Japs Admit Retreat" (see) 1st report coverage on the final capture of the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomons chain.
Other news, sports and... See More
Winston Churchill warns the Nazis....
Item #639302
January 19, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 19, 1945
* Winston Churchill address (speech)
* War Situation And Foreign Policy
* Warns Nazi Germany to surrender
* Nearing end of World War II - WWII
The front page has one column heading: "Churchill Tells Axis to Quit Now" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Winston Churchill's "War Situation And Foreign Policy" address t... See More
Battle of the Bulge beginning...
Item #640231
December 25, 1944
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER. December 25, 1944
* Battle of the Bulge
* World War II Belgium
The front page has five column headline: "NAZIS' DRIVE HALTED" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, some central fold wear with archival mend along the fold on page, a little margin wear, otherwise good.... See More
Item #160574
May 09, 1945
TOPEKA DAILY CAPTIAL, May 9, 1945 Banner head: "SURRENDER ORDERS RATIFIED" Subheads include: "Stalin Announces German Surrender" "War Guns of Europe Officially Silenced" Little irregular at the spine but no text loss.
No peace news received...
Item #207209
August 14, 1945
SPRINGFIELD DAILY NEWS, Massachusetts, August 14, 1945
2 O'Clock Extra bold banner headlines: "No Nippon Peace Note Is Received, Swiss Tell U.S. - Messages 'Do Not Contain Answer World Awaits'" with subhead: "Truman's Aide Reads Message To State Dept.". Other articles "Washington Expects Peace Vigil to End Soon as Japan's Note Dallies Arou... See More
"Nazi" newspaper from an English island...
Item #564642
January 31, 1944
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Jan. 31, 1944
* Rare Nazi issue 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: " 'Britain's Role in Europe is Finished for Ever' -- Herr Hitler" "Fuehrer's Stirri... See More
Dwight Eisenhower promoted to General in 1943....
Item #591663
February 11, 1943
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, February 11, 1943
* President Dwight D. Eisenhower
* Promoted to General
* WWII
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Eisenhower, Supreme Commander, Given Promotion" with subheads that include: "Eisenhower Is Made Full General By President" and more.
Other news of the day with much on Worl... See More
First day of Battle... Nazis vs. Russia...
Item #596926
June 24, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 24, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia - 1st Day
* World War II, WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "RUSSIA SAYS BROAD GERMAN DRIVE FAILS, ADMITS BREST-LITOVSK LOST" with subheads. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout.
Complete in 18 pages, light browning, minor spine wear, otherwise in good con... See More
Battle of Luzon begins.... U.S. Marines land...
Item #597008
January 10, 1945
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, January 10, 1945
* Battle of Luzon begins
* Lingayen Gulf
* Douglas McArthur
The front page has a banner headline: "AMERICANS LAND ON LUZON" with subheads that include: "Large Forces Invade Island at 4 Points" and more (see photos) 1st report coverage on the landing at Luzon, Philippines from Lingayen Gulf.
Ot... See More
1945 occupation of Japan begins...
Item #610553
August 31, 1945
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, August 31, 1945
* U.S. occupation of Japan begins (Tokyo)
* General Douglas MacArthur takes over
* USS Missouri (Big Mo) in Tokyo Bay
The front page has a banner headline: "Tokyo Japanese Remain Unbowed" with subheads and related photo. Coverage on the initial occupation Japan with the United States Navy entering Tokyo Bay. The official sign... See More
Adolph Hitler ousted ?....
Item #630752
August 09, 1943
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 9, 1943
* Adolph Hitler Abolished ?
* Hermann Goering & William Keitel
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Shelving Of Hitler Would Mean Little To Allies, Lochner Says" with subhead. (see) Of course this was a false report but interesting though.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a li... See More
Ernie Pyle as WWII correspondent...
Item #647770
April 21, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, London Edition, April 21, 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 three column heading on page 2 that reads: "Lifebelts Make Foxhole a Real Comfortable Bed" which is a correspondence by famous WWII Ameri... See More
Germans capture Liege Belgium...
Item #651217
May 13, 1940
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, May 13, 1940
* Nazis invade Liege Belgium
* World War II - WWII
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BERLIN CLAIMS ENTRY INTO LIEGE CITY" with subheads that include: "Nazi Soldiers Force Way Into Citadel As Belgians Fight Back" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Light browning with some margin wear, other... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #646709
October 29, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Oct. 29, 1942 Among the front page reports are: "Roosevelt's Envoy Pours Cold Water On British Attack" "Churchill Stages a Side-Show Instead of Second Front" "4 U.S. A. Aircraft Carriers Sunk" "Great Sea Battle in Pacific" "Fiercer Fighting On Egyptian Front" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Germany bombs London, England...
Item #568012
September 12, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 12, 1940
* The Blitz (1st Phase)
* Germany bombs London, England
* Adolph Hitler
This 12 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "RAF Planes Shower Fire Bombs On Berlin and Coast Ports" with subheads that include: "LONDON RAIDS ARE CONTINUED BY GERMANS" and more.
Other news of the day throug... See More
Japan surrendering...
Item #549299
August 10, 1945
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 10, 1945
* Japan surrendering
* World War II original
This 10 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "U.S. Prepares to Reject Jap Offer to Surrender but Keep Emperor" with related subheads and photo.
Other news of the day throughout. good condition.... See More
Item #555811
July 13, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, dated July 13, 1940.
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a young lady in a swimming suit, covering her head with a newspaper and is running down the beach as she has been caught in the rain. (see photo).
Within this issue are articles titled "Winston Churchill and His American Mother" and Orson Welles without Whiskers".
Capture of Cologne... Al Capone's brother faces murder charges...
Item #568415
March 07, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, March 7, 1945
* Cologne, Germany captured
* Yanks
The front page has a banner headline "Yanks Capture Cologne" with subheads. Page 5 includes an article "Al Capone's Brother Faces Murder Rap".
This famous military newspaper has additional World War II reports with much on the closing days of the Europe... See More
World War II... Germany...
Item #567135
May 13, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 13, 1940
* World War II Germany
* Invading European Countries
This 3 page newspaper a nice two line banner headline in on the front page: "BELGIANS FORCED BACK NEAR LIEGE; SWEDEN BLACKS OUT AS NAZIS MOVE" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise go... See More
Germany bombs London, England...
Item #567771
September 11, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 11, 1940
* The Blitz (1st Phase)
* Germany bombs London, England
* Adolph Hitler
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Nazis Promise Full Scale Blitzkreig To Capture British Isles" with subheads and map of London. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Few tiny binding holes along the left ... See More
Rome, Italy bombardment...
Item #594720
July 19, 1943
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, July 19, 1943
* Bombing of Rome, Italy
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ROME BOMBED FOR FIRST TIME" with subheads that include: "Main Railroad Freight Yards In Eternal City Chief Allied Objective" and more.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A few small bindin... See More
Worldwide Jewish army to fight Hitler ?...
Item #595334
September 03, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION Massachusetts, September 3, 1940
* Jewish - Jews - Jewry army ?
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis - Hitlerism
* World War II
The front page has two column headlines: "Would Form Jewish Army To Aid Britain in War" and "Zionists Leaders Hope to Get Most of Proposed 100,000 Soldiers in U.S." See photos for text here.
Other news... See More
Great Hermann Goering headline...
Item #608810
May 20, 1942
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, California, May 20, 1942
* Reichsmarschall Hermann Goering
the front page has a very nice banner headline above the masthead: "GOERING GROANS AT WAR PLIGHT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Incomplete issue containing all 16 pages of the 1st section of a two section newspaper.
Hitler's letter to Petain...
Item #620299
November 28, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Nov. 28, 1942 Among the front page heads are: "Axis Troops Occupy French Naval Base at Toulon" "Fuehrer's Letter To Marshal Petain" "Demobilisation of Treacherous French Forces" "Stalin's Desperate Move Will Hasten His Own Destruction" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
This newspaper was published on this island i... See More
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
No Peace for Germany...
Item #621799
March 14, 1945
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, March 14, 1945 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 ... See More
Now that the war with Germany is over, where will the soldiers go?
Item #624540
May 09, 1945
An "ARMY TALKS" EXTRA, European Theater of Operations, May 9, 1945 A four page "Extra" of this military publication focused on the concerns of soldiers and redeployment now that the war with Germany has ended. The ftpg. headline: "2 Down and 1 To Go" is followed by details on the "Adjusted Service Rating Card" soldiers had to fill out to determine if t... See More
Austin Callaway lynching... The Blitz...
Item #629843
September 09, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1940
* Austin Callaway, LaGrange, Georgia lynching
* The Blitz (1st Phase) (early report)
* Germany bombs London England
The front page has a nice banner headline: "MIGHTY NAZI AIR FLEETS AGAIN BOMB LONDON; DOCKS AND PLANTS HIT, FIRES RAGE, 400 DEAD; GOERING DIRECTING 'NEW PHASE OF THE WAR'" with subheads. (see) L... See More
Hitler acts, Roosevelt & Churchill just talk...
Item #633428
May 30, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 30, 1942
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "Hitler Acts While Churchill and Roosevelt Talk" "Moral of Germany's Latest Devastating Blow in the East" "Surrounded Like Sheep In A Fold" "English in Argentina Dissatisfied with Churchill" and more.
This... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #656093
January 16, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 20, 1943 Among the front page reports are: "Britain Warned That Attack On Europe Will Bring Disaster" "Misery & Poverty in Coming Years The Price of Invasion" "More Heavy Bombs Dropped In London Area" "Germans Destroy 10,000th Plane" "Many More Volunteers For Eastern Front" "No Whitewash... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #662512
November 06, 1944
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Nov. 6, 1944 Among the front page reports are: "German Garrison's Foil Allied Break-Through To Big River Bridges" "Forging the New Weapons for German Forces" & much more.
Four pages, great condition.
This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from ... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #663393
May 03, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 3, 1941
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "The Remainder Of The Fleeing British Forces Caught" "8,200 British Prisoners Taken in Greece" "The Fate of England Is Already Seettled" "Mr. Roosevelt's Bellicose Tendencies" and more.
Four pages, great conditio... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #664395
May 10, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 10, 1941
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "Rommel, The Gallant Swabian Commander of the German Troops In Africa" "German Submarine Commander Sinks 4 Enemy Merchant Ships..." "Bomb Hits of All Calibres on Industrial Works in England" "The Bombardment o... See More
A Nazi newspaper from an English island...
Item #669287
October 09, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Oct. 9, 1942 Among the front page reports are: "British Raid on Sark - How Germany Views Futile Attempt" "Gen. Rommel Discusses Libyan Battle" "Encircled Soviets Wiped Out" "Germany's Youth Labour Movement" and more.
Four pages, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.
This newspap... See More
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