World War II
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Dutch Harbor, Alaska bombed.... Midway...
Item #688218
June 04, 1942
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, San Francisco, June 4, 1942.
* Dutch Harbor, Alaska
* Japanese airplane attack
* Battle of Midway eve
The front page has a one column heading under: "War Highlights" which reads: "Jap Bombers Strike At Dutch Harbor" (see) Interesting having a WWII report in this famous financial publication.
Complete with 8 pages, light toning at the margins, ... See More
Patton's Third Army crosses the Rhine...
Item #696694
March 10, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 10, 1945
* First & Third United States Army
* Operation Lumberjack - Rhine River
* Battle of Remagen - Ludendorff Bridge
* General Courtney Hodges & Patton
The front page has a great banner headline: "NAZIS HIT BRIDGEHEAD; Enemy Shells Yank-Held Span Over Rhine" with subheads. Nice for display. More on pages 2 & 3. Related photos on the b... See More
Operation Dragoon in 1944 WWII... Southern France...
Item #722295
August 17, 1944
THE BOSTON POST, August 17, 1944
* Operation Dragoon
* Southern France invasion
* Allies invade Nazis
* Gen. George S. Patton
The front page has a four column headline: "NAZIS ISOLATED IN RIVIERA FIGHT" with subhead. Also a front page photo with small heading: "Fighting General At His Headquarters" (see images)
Complete with 14 pages, light to... See More
G. I. Bill of Rights is signed by FDR...
Item #694318
June 23, 1944
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, June 23, 1944
* G. I. Bill of Rights is signed
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR
* World War II veteran benefits
Page 7 has a one column heading: "Veterans' Aid Bill Signed By Roosevelt", with 4 paragraphs of supporting text. See images for details.
The front page has: "Large Japanese Naval Force Routed; Americans Fight Way... See More
Allies storm Sicily, Italy in 1943...
Item #685391
July 12, 1943
DAILY NEWS, WAR EXTRA, Los Angeles, July 12, 1943
* Invasion of Sicily Italy
* Operation Husky
The bold banner headline announces: "SEIZE KEY SICILIAN PORTS" with subheads. More inside including a photo of General George S. Patton.
Complete with 36 pages, larger tabloid size issue measuring 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches, light wear along the central fold and spine, generally nice ... 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
German occupation of the Channel Islands...
Item #709049
July 01, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 1, 1940
* German occupation of the Channel Islands (1st report)
* Islands of Guernsey & Jersey - English Channel
The top front page has a six column headline: "NAZIS OCCUPY TWO BRITISH ISLANDS" with subheads. (see images) Two blurry photos of Hitler in conquered Paris, France.
Complete with 20+ pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding hol... See More
1945 Malmedy massacre... Battle of the Bulge.....
Item #712471
January 14, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, January 14, 1945
* Malmedy massacre in Belgium (1st report)
* Battle of the Bulge nears the end
* 1st SS Panzer Division - perpetrators
Page 6 has a one column heading: "Bodies of 100 Massacred GIs Are Found" (see image) This war crime "Malmedy Massacre" was actually committed about a month earlier but wasn't realized until more allied troop... See More
Battle of the Bulge begins... Initial attack by the Germans...
Item #704841
December 16, 1944
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, December 16, 1944
* Battle of Bulge begins
* Initial German attack
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a six column heading: "Nazis Launch Heavy Counter-Attack" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, minor spine wear, nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On December 16 1944, at 5:30 A.M., the German... See More
World War II breaks out in Europe in 1939...
Item #722275
September 07, 1939
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, September 7, 1939
* Blitzkrieg - Warsaw about to fall
* World War II WWII beginning
* Nazis invasion on Poland & more
The front page features a banner headline: "NAZIS 20 MILES FROM WARSAW" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, general... See More
1945 Irma Grese captured photo...
Item #669724
April 23, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 23, 1945
* Female SS guard Irma Grese
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Jewish Holocaust - exterminations - atrocities
* Related photos - including one showing female SS-Guards
While the front page has a nice banner headline concerning the last days before Germany would surrender, the back page has a somewhat famous photo showing female SS Guards. Wh... See More
Patton's Third Army battles along the Rhine......
Item #710337
March 27, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 27, 1945
* 1st & 7th United States Army
* Generals Patch and George S. Patton
* Rhine river - Rhineland crossing
* Limburg & Frankfurt, Germany
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "7 ARMIES OVER RHINE; Patch Crosses River; 1st Races On 35 Miles" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Related map on page 2. A few rela... See More
Assassination attempt on Adolph Hitler...
Item #707122
November 10, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 10, 1939
* Adolph Hitler assassination attempt
* Bürgerbräukeller beer hall in Munich
* The hunt for suspects in Nazi Germany
The front page has a five column headline: "MAJOR NAZI OFFENSIVE FORECAST" with subheads that include: "Germany Is Tense" "Shocked by Munich Blast, People Now Feel Blow at Britain Is Near" "Ma... See More
Whirlaway wins the Preakness in 1941...
Item #583623
May 11, 1941
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 11, 1941
* Whirlaway - horse racing
* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
This 40+ page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 of the sport's section (inside): "Whirlaway Captures Preakness With Ease" and more (see photos). This was the 2nd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse for... 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
Movie Casablanca wins best picture...
Item #670527
March 03, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1944
* Movie Casablanca wins best picture
* Academy Awards
* Humphrey Bogart - Ingrid Bergman
Page 17 has one column headings that includes: "MOVIE AWARD GOES TO JENNIFER JONES" "Chosen Best Actor of Year---'Casablanca' Takes 'Oscar' as the Top Picture" and more. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650974
November 08, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 8, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Austria exterminations
The top of page 6 has one column headings that include: "GERMANS WIPE OUT JEWS IN AUSTRIA" "Almost All the Original 200,000 Have Been Killed or Sent to Eastern Ghettos" "All Prisons Are Jammed" and more. (see) Coverage on the ongoing atr... See More
Leonard Bernstein... Symphony # 1 NY debut....
Item #662622
March 30, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1944
* Leonard Bernstein - conductor composer
* Symphony No. 1 Jeremiah debut
* New York Philharmonic
Page 19 has a one column heading: "BERNSTEIN SCORES IN OWN SYMPHONY" with subhead: "Conducts the Philharmonic in Premiere of 'Jeremiah'--Jennie Tourel Soloist". First report coverage on Leonard Bernstein's 1st symphony prem... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal Statrts in 1942... WWII...
Item #718080
August 11, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 11, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands - U.S. Marines
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ISLAND INVASION BEGINS" with subheads and related map. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 24 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
AI not... See More
Joe DiMaggio in cigarette advertisement...
Item #626012
October 01, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 1, 1941
* Joe DiMaggio in fullpage cigarette advertisement
* New York Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* World Series of baseball
The back page has a great full page advertisement with Joe DiMaggio promoting Camel cigarettes. One photo shows DiMaggio actually smoking a cigarette with caption: "You Bet I Smoke Camels. Along With All That Swell Flavor, Camels Ar... See More
Leon Trotsky assassinated in 1940...
Item #710190
August 22, 1940
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, August 22, 1940
* Leon Trotsky assassination
* Soviet Union Red Army founder
* Marxist Theorist
The front page has a one column heading: "TROTSKY DIES CHARGING OGPU PLANNED ATTACK" with subheads and photo showing Trotsky on his death bed. (see images)
Complete with all 30+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, gen... See More
Plane and Boat named after Ernie Pyle...
Item #568484
May 26, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, May 26, 1945
Page 5 reports "Plane, Boat Carry Name Of Man Who Gave Doggie His Due" which are named after Ernie Pyle. Included are two photos (see images). The frontpage of the issue includes the articles "Himmler Measured For Pine Box; Hunt Still On For Von Ribbentrop" and "Smoke Blocks View of Tokyo's Damage".
This... See More
1939 Sachsenhausen Nazi concentration camp...
Item #647905
September 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 30, 1939
* Sachsenhausen concentration camp opens
* Oranienburg, Germany political prisoners
Page 6 has small, somewhat discrete one column headings: "Jewish Camp Set Up" "Germany Establishes Polish Center at Sachsenhausen" (see) Early report on the famous concentration camp just after the beginning of World War II. This item is being ... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #693331
February 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust coming to light
* Nazi-occupied Warsaw, Poland
* Mention of the Palmiry massacres
The top of page 37 has a one column heading: "TYRANNY OF NAZIS IN WARSAW SHOWN" with subheads. (see) See photos for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish population was most prevalent. Ra... See More
Batting helmets first used in Major League B aseball....
Item #567824
June 07, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 7, 1941 This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 13: "Pirates Defeat Giants Twice" with subheads including: "MARKS IN FIELD SET IN 5-4, 4-3 VICTORIES" and more with subheads below as well.
Near the bottom of this report is a subhead reading: "Giants Don Headguards" which tells of the very first baseball gam... See More
Cincinnati Reds win World Series...
Item #620398
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 9, 1940* Cincinnati Reds win World Series
* Detroit Tigers
The front page has one column headings that include: "REDS TRIUMPH, 2-1, OVER TIGERS TO WIN WORLD SERIES, 4-3" Team's First Championship in 21 Years Sets Off Rousing Celebration in Cincinnati" and more. (see) Much more in the sport's section with banner headlines, subheads, photos ... 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
Fritz Von Opel arrested in 1942 U.S...
Item #578916
February 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1942
* Fritz von Opel arrested in America
* Rockets - rocketeer - rocketry
This 30 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "Von Opel Arrested In Florida as Alien" with photo of Opel (see photos). He was considered a dangerous alien during wartime with Germany with his great knowledge of rocketry at the time.
Other news of the day th... See More
re. 1942 Doolittle raid of Japan...
Item #697830
May 20, 1942
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., May 20, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan is revealed
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has two column photo of President Roosevelt giving Doolittle the Congressional Medal; of Honor with heading: "Plane Racer Bombed Tokyo" with brief text. (see images) This was when... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... atrocities...
Item #694789
March 16, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust coming to light
Page 2 has a brief report with a small one column heading: "Rumanians Slaughtered" with subhead. (see) Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just being realized.
What better evidence to confirm of what really happened then having a firsthand account from the day... See More
Allied propaganda newspaper dropped from planes...
Item #704937
May 29, 1944
NACHRICHTEN FUR DIE TRUPPE, Europe, May 29, 1944
* Rare allied issue dropped from aircraft
* Pre D-Day invasion of France (1 week away)
A most fascinating single sheet newspaper, which translates to "News For The Troops", published by the Psychological Warfare Division of the Allied forces and dropped by Allied aircraft over Germany during the closing year of the war. ... See More
George S. Patton assigned to Europe...
Item #616766
April 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1944
* General George S. Patton reassigned
* European theater of war
This 26 page newspaper has one column headline on the front page: "PATTON GETS POST LINKED TO INVASION" and "General Arrives in Britain--Command Not Specified by Assault Role IS Indicated" Report continues on page 3 with photo of Patton with caption: &qu... See More
1944 Battle of Kwajalein Atoll....
Item #691508
February 03, 1944
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 3, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* United States Marine Corps (USMC)
* Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign
The front page has a four column headline: "U.S. FORCES CAPTURE MAIN AIRFIELD, SEIZE TWO MORE ISLETS IN MARSHALLS AREA" with subheads and 2 photos of the commanding Generals. (see)
Comple... See More
Landing in 1943 Italy...
Item #711962
September 03, 1943
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, September 3, 1943
* Operation Avalanche
* Allies invade Italy
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES LAND IN SOUTH ITALY" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, a few small pen notations including one on the front ... See More
Japanese Army & Navy Generals ousted in 1944...
Item #713877
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1944* Admiral Osami Nagano
* Imperial Japanese Navy
* Field Marshall Hajime Sugiyama
* Hideki Tojo removes both officers
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has six column headlines that include: "JAPANESE ARMY AND NAVY CHIEFS OUSTED" with subhead. (see images) Coverage continues on page 3 with photos of the two Japanese officers.
Com... See More
1945 Buchenwald concentration camp revealed...
Item #697757
April 23, 1945
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 23, 1945
* Buchenwald concentration extermination camp
* Atrocities and inhuman conditions announced
The front page has a two column heading: "Stories Of Atrocities Will Be Given Public Following Inspection" with subhead. (see images)
Much other World War II reporting. Complete with 8 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margin... See More
Bill Newton's beheading made public...
Item #700013
September 10, 1945
THE BOSTON POST, Sept. 10, 1945
* Australian pilot Bill Newton beheading
* Made public for the first time
* Japanese atrocities - cannibalism & more
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "AUSTRALIA REPORTS JAP HORROR" with subhead. (see images) Coverage of Japanese atrocities committed on American and Australian soldiers including a report of a Australian pilot being ... See More
The Blitz of 1940 begins over London...
Item #703737
September 07, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 7, 1940
* The Blitz (1st Phase) BEGINS
* Germany bombs London England
* World War II - WWII campaign
The top of the front page has four column headline: "GERMAN PLANES RAID LONDON ALL DAY..." with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the very beginning of The Blitz.
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.
w... See More
Murder, Inc. case... informant Abe Reles...
Item #698862
March 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1940
* Murder, Inc. crime syndicate
* Actor Irving "Gangi" Cohen
* Jewish mobster Abe Reles as informant
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRIGGER MEN BARE 'CONTRACT' MURDERS FOR BIG RACKETEERS" with subheads. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great... See More
Siege of Budapest ends w/ capture... General Patton...
Item #713824
February 14, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 14, 1945
* Siege - Battle of Budapest ends w/ capture - Hungary
* Post-Battle of the Bulge - General George S. Patton
The front page has a nice banner headlines: "BUDAPEST IS TAKEN AT COST OF 159,000 TO FOE"& "BRITISH CLEAR REICHSWALD, PATTON PUSHES ON" with subheads and related photo. (see images) More inside.
Complete with all 36 pages, l... See More
"Alien Order" beginning internment of Japanese during World War II...
Item #716361
February 19, 1942
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, February 19, 1942
* Internment of Japanese Americans
* FDR's Executive Order 9066 (eve)
* Alien control order
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a two column heading: "Congressmen Demand All American-Born Japs Be Moved From Coastal Areas" with lead-in: "Enemy Aliens" and subhead. (see images) FDR would sign order # 9066 on this d... See More
Battle of Kasserine Pass... Tunisia Campaign...
Item #692090
February 25, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 25, 1943
* Battle of Kasserine Pass - Tunisia Campaign - Africa
* 1st major battle between American & German forces
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HOW WE BEAT ROMMEL" with lead-in: "What Did It?---The Courage Of American Boys" and subheads. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage on the Battle of Kasserine Pass duri... See More
1944 Battle of Kwajalein Atoll....
Item #720486
February 02, 1944
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, N.C, February 2, 1944
* Battle of Kwajalein Atoll
* World War II Pacific Campaign vs. Japan
* Marhsall Island - Roi-Namur
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "YANK AMPHIBIOUS FORCES INVADE MARSHALL ISLANDS" with subheads and related map. (see images)
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, small stain from a address labe... See More
FDR nominated for 3rd term.... 1st & only time ever...
Item #681232
July 19, 1940
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, July 19, 1940
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR
* Nominated for 3rd term (1st & only time in U.S. history)
The front page has a nice headline: "IT'S FDR, WALLACE; But It Came After a Revolt" with subheads and related photo. More on the following pages.
Complete with all 26 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the head... See More
1943 Withholding tax bill signed into law...
Item #709343
June 11, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1943
* Withholding tax bill signed into law
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
* World War II era
The top of the front page has a one column headings: "PAY-AS-YOU-GO TAX IS SIGNED INTO LAW; IN EFFECT ON JULY 1" "Wage and Salary Earners Will Find 20% Withheld to Put Then on Current Basis" and more. (see) First report coverage continues o... See More
Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto killed...
Item #709769
May 21, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 21, 1943
* Marshall Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto killed
* Imperial Japanese Navy - combined fleet commander
* Attack on Pearl Harbor and Battle of Midway leader
* World War II - Pacific War
The front page has a one column heading: "JAPANESE ADMIRAL KILLED IN COMBAT" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
1945 Battle of Okinawa... Yonabaru...
Item #691826
May 12, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 23, 1945
* Yonabaru (port city) captured
* Battle of Okinawa, Japan
* United States Army (USA)
The front page has a nice displayable headline: "CAPTURE KEY OKINAWA CITY" with subheads. related map on page 2. (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small address stamp within the masthead, a little spine wear, generally nice.... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #715258
December 17, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied exterminations - Gassing tests
* New Britain Campaign begins w/ U.S. troops ashore
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. TROOPS INVADE NEW BRITAIN, WIN FOOTHOLD" with subheads that include: "Americans Ashore" and more.
Page 3 has small one column he... See More
U.S. regains Possession of Wake Island...
Item #662620
September 05, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 5, 1945
* Wake Island back in U.S. possession
* Post World War II Japan
The front page has a four column headline: "AMERICAN FLAG IS RAISED ON WAKE ISLE" with subheads that include: "EPIC OF ATOLL ENDS" "Americans Go Ashore to Crown Heroic Fight of marines in 1941" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. ... See More
1945 capture of German U-boat U-858...
Item #716397
May 15, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 15, 1945
* First German U-boat capture post surrender
* U-858 off New Jersey coast - U.S. Navy
The front page has a four column photo with heading: "Prowling Ended: German Submarine Surrenders To Our Navy" Also a one column heading: "1ST U-BOAT YIELDS TO US OFF JERSEY" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues inside w... See More
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