World War II
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Item #546574
January 14, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, N.Y., dated January 14, 1944.
Headlines on the frontpage read "PM Exposes Convicted Franco Aid In U.s. Job" "Soldier Vote Gag!" "Poles May Avoid Frontier Issue in Reply to Moscow" "Valentine Moves to Kick Out Un-American Cops". The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue and does contain a wa... See More
USS Grunion submarine officially lost...
Item #551155
October 05, 1942
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, October 5, 1942
* USS Grunion submarine officially lost
* 1st report
This 10 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Submarine Grunion Lost, Navy Announces" "Usually Carried Crew of 65; Was Launched Soon After Pearl Harbor Attack"
Other news of the day with much on World War II.
Light browning with little spine wear, ot... See More
Operation Catapult...
Item #559169
July 05, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts MA July 5, 1940
* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
* Operation Catapult
* Royal Navy
* French fleet
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Bottle Up More French Units At Alexandria" with subheads. (see photos) Other news of the day throughout.
Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good ... See More
Operation Catapult...
Item #561232
July 06, 1940
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, July 6, 1940
* Attack on Mers-el-Kébir
* Operation Catapult
* Royal Navy
* French fleet
This 8 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "British Report French Destroyer Sunk, Gunboat Torpedoed" with subheads and photo the French battle Dunkerque.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor marg... See More
President Medal of Freedom established...
Item #562116
July 08, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 8, 1945
* Presidential Medal of Freedom established
* President Harry Truman
* World War II original
This 30+ page newspaper has a small, somewhat discrete one column headline on page 6: "Civilian War Decoration Is Created by Truman"
Tells of President Harry Truman creating the Medal Of Freedom
Although a small ... See More
Death of Ernie Pyle...
Item #595846
April 19, 1945
THE STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, April 19, 1945
* Ernie Pyle killed
* American journalist
* Lejima - Okinawa Island
This is the "...Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater...". The banner head announces: "Yanks Cross Czech Border" but the more significant front page report is: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed in Action" with a photo of him. Py... See More
From a German-occupied island...
Item #613115
May 16, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 16, 1941
* Rare Nazi occupation title
This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English as residents were British. The front page has: "German Submarine in North Atlantic Sinks Auxiliary Cruiser of 20,000 Tons" "England Has Destroyed India - Gandhi's Reply to Am... See More
Apparent German & Japanese successes...
Item #613116
February 09, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Feb. 9, 1942
* Rare Nazi Occupation title
This island was occupied by the Germans during World War II so all reporting is pro-Nazi propaganda, yet in English as residents were British. The front page has: "Large Sections of Two Soviet Divisions Wiped Out" "Another Six Ships Sunk Off American Coast" "Britain Worried Over... See More
Nazi newspaper in the English language...
Item #631636
August 08, 1944
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Aug. 15, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "Telling Blows at the Invasion Fleet by German Navy" "How Heroic Garison of St. Malo Defy Americans" "Call to Surrender Ignored" " "Distrust of Britain" and more.
Four pages, minor flow n the upper left corner... See More
Nazi newspaper in the English language...
Item #633427
August 12, 1944
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Aug. 12, 1944
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "Defenders Of Atlantic Bases Defy Many Attacks" "Russians Lose All the Tanks of Two Divisions in Six Days" "Churchill's Words Belied By March of Events" "The Germans Withstand Hurricane of Shells" "17,000 P... See More
Interview with an American deserter...
Item #635492
October 28, 1942
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Oct. 28, 1942 Among the front page reports are: "British & Canadian Thrust Repelled" "Counter-Attacks Throws Back Red Army in East Prussia" "France Heading for Collapse" "An American Deserter Speaks" and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel ... See More
From this German-held island...
Item #637001
January 24, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Jan. 24, 1942 Among the front page reports are: "Why Does Britain Continue War Which Is Leading Her to Ruin?" "Heavy Losses Inflicted on Russians In German Counter-Atttack" "Fate of Singapore: Growing Anxiety In London" "Japanese Progress In Burmah" and more.
Four pages, 12 by 16 inches.
This newspaper was publish... See More
Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #650870
May 05, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", May 5, 1945
* Rare military title
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
The front page banner headline reads: "COLLAPSE IN NORTH GERMANY" with subheads including: "600,000 Germans Surrender Arms" "Australians Close On Main Tarakan Airstrip Against Stiff Defence" and "American Rumors of Ja
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* Rare military title
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
The front page banner headline reads: "COLLAPSE IN NORTH GERMANY" with subheads including: "600,000 Germans Surrender Arms" "Australians Close On Main Tarakan Airstrip Against Stiff Defence" and "American Rumors of Ja
Nazis destroy nearly 8000 enemy tanks...
Item #620760
February 14, 1945
THE STAR, Guernsey, Feb. 14, 1945
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page heads are: "7,966 Enemy Tanks Destroyed in Past four Weeks" "Soviet Guards Division Wiped Out" "Soviets Distrust Western Allies" and more.
Four pages, 12 by 12 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
This newspaper was published on this island in the E... See More
Germany vs. Russia prelude...
Item #560566
June 21, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 21, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia prelude
* World War II WWII
This 8 page newspaper has a 4 column headline on the front page: "Report Russ, Nazi Deadlock" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.
"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
Battle of El Alamein...
Item #568734
July 04, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 4, 1942 This 28 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "BRITISH STRIKE HARD AT ROMMEL AS HE WITHDRAWS TO REORGANIZE"
with subheads. (see) Nice to have in this famous title.
Other news of the day with much on World War II. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.... See More
Loretta Young... The Solomons...
Item #585293
May 02, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, May 2, 1950 The front of this issue contains a photo of Loretta Young with an accompanying inside story "The Story of Loretta Young - Her 25 Years on the Screen Span Two Eras of Hollywood History" and additional photos.
Also included is an article "Sketch Book in the Solomons - armed only with pencil stubs, artist Howard B... See More
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
Goebbels threatens Jews with extermination...
Item #599346
June 15, 1942
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 15, 1942
* Joseph Goebbels broadcast
* Extermination of Jews ?
Page has a two column heading: "Nazis Hit British Terrorism; Goebbels Threatens Jews" which is one of Joseph Goebbel 's radio broadcasts to the German people.
Other news of the day. Complete in 12 pages, minor spine wear, otherwise nice condition.... See More
Americans getting beaten in the Far East...
Item #613988
January 06, 1942
THE STAR, Guernsey, Jan. 6, 1942 Among the front page heads are: ""Japan Has Won Valuable Oil & Tin Besides Territories" "America's Record of Unbroken Defeats in Far Eastern Zone" "German Bomber & Fighter Formations Make Heavy Attacks On Feodosia" and more.
Four pages, small folio size, some binding holes at the blank spine, very nice condition... See More
Inside Japan from the midst of World War II...
Item #621327
February 21, 1944
PM DAILY, New York, Feb. 21, 1944 Front page heads: "Inside Japan - Jap Fascism Enslaves 70 Million" "Score at Truk" "Hospital Shakedown" "Badoglio Moves to Keep His Job" "The Bedaux Story" "Sues to Regain Cartel Stock"".
Tabloid size, complete in 20 pages, nice condition.
Mussolini Quits...
Item #161834
July 26, 1943
TOLEDO BLADE, July 26, 1943 Dispayable front page with the folowing heading: "Mussolini Quits; Badoglio In Post". Additional subheadings include: "War Continues" "Italy's Chance For Peace Still The Same - Full Surrender" "Nazis Wreck Orel..." and more. Issue is in very good condition, with first section only. See photo fo radditional details.
WWII in the Pacific Isles...
Item #550585
November 22, 1943
DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, November 22, 1943
The front page of this WWII issue features the headline "YANKS INVADE GILBERT ISLES" and the following subhead: "Attack Jap Bases on Tarawa and Makin by Land, Sea, Air". A front page map is also included, showing the various Pacific islands occupied by the Americans and Japanese.
This issue contains only the fr... See More
From Guernsey during the Nazi occupation...
German propoganda...
Item #557803
November 01, 1940
THE EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, November 1, 1940 This four page 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. Some of the articles within thi... See More
Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...
Item #620079
January 05, 1942
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 5, 1942
* Chicago Bears
* Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
This 30 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 16: "Chicago Bears Defeat Pro All-Stars, 35-24, on Big Splurge in Second Period" with related photo, stats and lineup.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor central fold ... See More
Pro-Nazis newspaper in the English language...
Item #620298
June 19, 1943
THE STAR, Guernsey, June 19, 1943 Among the front page heads are: "Seven U.S. Transports & Destroyer Sunk in Pacific Battle" "Heavy Bomb Attack on Portsmouth" "Communist Grip on Britain Growing" and more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
This newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during almost all of ... See More
Germany moves to aid Italy...
Item #162030
December 20, 1940
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVER, Pennsylvania, December 20, 1949 Paper has large, banner headline that reads, "Germany Moves to Aid Italy" with subheads: "Churchill Warns Against Invasion", "Grew Warns Japan". Paper is in nice condition. See photo for additional details.
Yanks at Ruhr Gate...
Item #551268
January 27, 1945
DAILY RECORD, Boston, Massachusetts, January 27, 1945
This tabloid-size newspaper features the headlines of "REDS SEIZE DANZIG GULF" "Nazi Fleet Flees to Denmark" "YANKS AT RUHR GATE; 11 MILES INSIDE REICH". The photo shown is of the U.S. Coast Guard ocean-going tug Ojibwa freeing the oil tanker Socony Buffalo in Cambridge.
This is a complete issue in 28 pages a... 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
WWII Nazi Germany on Guernsey Island...
Item #613224
November 17, 1943
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, November 17, 1943. This four page 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. The front page of this issue includes headl... See More
Battle od Aachen... World War II...
St. Louis Cardinals win 1944 World Series...
Item #629657
October 10, 1944
MORNING CALL, Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 10, 1944 See the photos for the front page headline announcing that the St. Louis Cardinals had won the 1944 World Series. The box score is included on the front page as well. A full-banner headline states: "Yanks Cut Last Nazi Escape Road Out of Aachen", with the subhead: "All Counter-attacks Repulsed In Sealing Off City; C... See More
Carlson's raiders attack Makin Island....
Item #564822
August 21, 1942
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 21, 1942
* Evans Carlson Makin Island raid
* Early report
* World War II - WWII
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Say Americans On Makin Isle", "Japs Report 200 Made Landing Recently".
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in... See More
Hartford circus fire... WWII...
Item #595787
July 08, 1944
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 8, 1944
* Hartford circus fire
The front page has two column headings: "Probe Into Responsibility For Circus Fire Disaster" and "Claim Evidence Shows Inadequate Fire Fighting Equipment, Poorly Manned". This is coverage on the Hartford circus fire disaster.
Other news and advertisements of the day with much on World War II sh... See More
Pro-Nazi newspaper printed in English...
Item #585248
February 09, 1944
THE EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, Feb. 9, 1944
* Rare pro-Nazi title
* German occupation
An interesting pro-Nazi newspaper as this island in the English Channel was occupied by the Nazis during World War II so all reporting is pro-Germany despite being in English. Among the front page reports are: ""England Lamenting Failure in Italy" "Britain Boycotted by Her... See More
Hideki Tojo's attempted suicide....
Item #628906
September 12, 1945
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, September 12, 1945
* Hideki Tojo suicide attempt
* Imperial Japanese Army general
The front page has a full-banner headline: "Yanks Abolish Jap Black Dragon Society" with subheads that include: "MacArthur Orders Dissolution" and more. Also included is the 3-line, 3-column heading: "Doctors Grant Tojo Even Chance to Survive Se... See More
WWII NAZI Occupation GUERNSEY ISLAND Newspaper...
Item #210218
January 01, 1943
THE STAR or EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, 1940-1945 This four page 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. The issue you receive will inc... See More
Roosevelts Anti-Strike Veto Overridden...
Item #219086
June 26, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS: Detroit, Michigan. This issue is dated June 26, 1943.
The front page banner headline of this issue reads, "Anti-Strike Veto Overridden: Roosevelt Dealt a Swift Rebuke."
Other content in this issue includes, "Flying Forts Batter Nazis; 18 Are Lost," and "CIO Sees No-Strike Pledge No Longer Binding."
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