World War II Battles
World War II Battles
Battle of the Bulge prelude... Gen. Alexander Patch......
Item #664504
December 13, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1944
* General Alexander Patch
* Gen. George S. Patton photo
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "7TH ARMY GAINS NEAR KARLSRUHE; 1ST CLEARS 5 TOWNS ALONG ROER" with subheads that include: "Patch's Forces in Seltz in Drive for Reich Chemical District" and mor... See More
Birthplace of Jesus raided by Arab gangs....
Item #664298
September 18, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 18, 1938
* Bethlehem, Palestine - birthplace of Christ
* Raided by Arab gangs - terrorists
The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "ARAB REBEL GANGS SEIZE BETHLEHEM" with subheads. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.... See More
Bhupinder Singh of Patiala death....
Item #663903
March 24, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 24, 1938
* Bhupinder Singh of Patiala death (1st report)
* Maharaja - ruler - India
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "RULER OF PATIALA DIES IN INDIA AT 46" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 46 pages, light toning at the margins, very nice condition.... See More
Hideki Tojo becomes Prime Minister of Japan...
Item #663068
October 07, 1941
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Oct. 7, 1941
* Hideki Tojo becomes Prime Minister of Japan
* General of the Imperial Japanese Army
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor imminent ?
The front page has a nice headline: "JAPAN GETS AN ARMY PREMIER" with subheads and photo of the outgoing Prince Konoye. Nice for display. Japan would attack Pearl Harbor less than two months later.
Complete with all 30 p... See More
Nile Kinnick & Iowa to upset Notre Dame...
Item #663063
November 11, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, November 11, 1939
* Nile Kinnick to upset Notre Dame (DAY OF)
* Iowa Hawkeyes - NCAA college football
Page 2 of the sport's section has a two column heading: "TEXAS A. & M., CORNELL, IRISH FACE TOUGH FOES" See image for brief text on the day that Nile Kinnick would lead the Hawkeyes to the win.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality...
Item #662864
November 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 27, 1940
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations - atrocities
The top of page 8 has a one column heading: "WOMAN OF POLAND DEPICT ITS MISERY" with subhead: "EXTERMINATION HELD AIM" and more. See images for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Poland where extermination of the Jewish pop... 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
1939 New York World's Fair closes...
Item #662753
November 01, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 1, 1939
* 1939 World's Fair ends - closes
* Best title to be had ?
* 1939 World's Fair ends - closes
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "1939 FAIR CLOSES; SEEN BY 26,000,000; PLANS LAID FOR '40" with subheads. (see photos) More on page 17. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this to
1939 Francoist Spain recongnized by U.S....
Item #662662
April 02, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 2, 1939
* Francoist Spain State - regime
* United States recognition
* Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War)
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "REGIME OF FRANCO RECONGNIZED BY U.S.; EMBARGO IS LIFTED" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and a... 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
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
Amelia Earhart's fame led to her demise ?.....
Item #662432
September 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 11, 1938
* Amelia Earhart lost at sea
* Captain Hilton H. Railey
* "Preface To Greatness"
* re. Lost in Pacific Ocean
The top of page 49 has a one column heading: "MISS EARHART HELD VICTIM OF 'CAREER'" with subheads. (see) Amelia Earhart was lost over a year earlier.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 52 pages, ... See More
USS Squalus disaster and rescue...
Item #662312
May 25, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, May 25, 1939
* USS Squalus (Sailfish) submarine disaster
* Diving bell rescue (1st report)
The front page has a nice seven column headline: "33 RESCUED FROM SUB" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the famous diving bell rescue of the USS Squalus (Sailfish).
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning at t... See More
1939 Howard Rushmore & "Gone With the Wind" controversy......
Item #662240
December 22, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 22, 1939
* Howard Rushmore - Daily Worker communist
* "Gone With the Wind" movie film controversy
The front page has a two column heading: "Daily Worker Critic Forced Out of Job On Refusal to Attack 'Gone With the Wind'" (see)
wikipedia notes: By 1939 he was the paper's official film critic. But in December he was fired for giving ... See More
General Lesley J. McNair death...
Item #662235
July 28, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1944
* Lesley J. McNair death (1st report)
* World War II United States Army
* Operation Cobra - Normandy Campaign
The front page has a two column heading: "McNair Killed in Normandy Watching Push on U.S. Front" with subhead and photo. (see) More on page 3.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 28 pages, rag edition in very ni... See More
1939 Jewish Palestine Pavilion dedication....
Item #662233
May 29, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 29, 1939
* Jewish Palestine Pavilion dedication
* Headed by Albert Einstein - Jews
* New York World's Fair w/ photo
The top of page 7 has a seven column headline: "Spotlight at Fair Swings to Dedication of the Palestine Pavilion" with subheads and related photo (see) First report coverage on the dedication of the Jewish Palestine Pavilion at the ... See More
Monte Pearson pitches no-hitter...
Item #661723
August 28, 1938
CHRONICLE SPORTING GREEN sport's section only of the San Francisco Chronicle, August 28, 1938
* Monte Pearson pitches no-hitter
* New York Yankees - MLB baseball
* Joe DiMaggio 3 triples in a row
The top of the front page of this sport's section only has a nice banner headline: "PEARSON HURLS NO HIT TILT FOR YANKS !" The top of page 2 also has a nice banner headline: &quo... See More
Republic of the Philippines established...
Item #661621
July 04, 1946
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 4, 1946
* The Republic of the Philippines is established
The front page has a two column heading: "Historic Rites Mark Birth of Philippines Republic" 1st report coverage on the establishment of the Republic of the Philippines.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, generally in nice co... See More
"Cabin in the Sky" premiere review....
Item #661458
October 26, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1940
* Cabin in the Sky 1st review
* Broadway musical w/ Ethel Waters
This 36 page newspaper has the very 1st review of the all black cast Broadway musical "Cabin in the Sky"
Page 19 has a heading: "Ethel Waters Heads Players of 'Cabin in the Sky,' a Musical Fantasy With a Negro Cast" with photo of Waters and list of cast (see ima... See More
Chicago Bear wins 1941 NFL title...
Item #661331
December 22, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 22, 1941
* Chicago Bears win NFL pro football championship
* Just after the bombing of Pearl Harbor - WWII era
The sport's section (page 21) has a six column headline: "Power, Weight, Spirit Crown Bears Grid Kings" with subheads, related photo and stats. First report coverage on the Chicago Bears winning the National Football League cha... See More
SS Normandie on fire...
Item #661235
February 10, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, February 10, 1942
* SS Normandie burns - on fire
* Early, same day report before capsizing
* Nice headline in this uncommon NYC title
The front page has a great banner headline: "NORMANDIE ON FIRE HERE" (see) A very early, same day report before the famous ocean liner capsized in New York Harbor.
Complete with all 24 pages, light toning at the margins, s... See More
Seabiscuit wins 1940 Santa Anita Handicap...
Item #661062
March 03, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., sport's section only, March 3, 1940
* Seabiscuit wins Santa Anita Handicap
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
* Last major race before retirement
Page 3 of this section has a two column heading: "Seabiscuit Sets All-Time Record for Turf Earnings" (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Santa Anita Handicap in Arcadia... See More
Lawrin Wins Kentucky Derby...
Item #660954
May 08, 1938
THE DETROIT NEWS, sport's section only, May 8, 1938
* Lawrin wins Kentucky Derby
* American Thoroughbred racehorse
The front page of this section has a banner headline: "Lawrin Wins With Dauber Second, Can't Wait Third" with subheads and two photos. Nice for display. Two more photos on the following pages.
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only ... See More
'Gone With The Wind' debuts in Atlanta, GA...
Item #660943
December 15, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 15, 1939
* Gone With The Wind film premiere in Atlanta Ga (day of)
* Clark Gable - Vivien Leigh - Leslie Howard
Here is a great report on the most successful movie of all time in terms of ticket sales. The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Atlanta to See if it's True What THEY Say About Dixie" with subhead. Reporti... See More
Fascist Italy announces its 1st anti-Jewish laws...
Item #660915
September 01, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Sept. 1, 1938
* Italian Racial Laws announced
* Anti-Jewish - Jews expelled
* Fascist Italy - Pre-World War II
The front page has a banner headline: "Italy Exiles All Jews There Since 1919" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Fascist Italy announcing its first anti-Jewish laws.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in... See More
Pasteurized wins the Belmont Stakes....
Item #660873
June 04, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 4, 1938
* Pasteurized - horse racing
* Belmont Stakes victory
* Thoroughbred racehorse
The front page has a banner headline: "PASTEURIZED WINS BELMONT STAKE" with subheads. (see) Unusual for such a nice headline on the front page as most newspapers reported such events in the sport's section only. Great for display.
Other news, sports and advert... See More
1939 Slovak Republic created w/ surrender of Czechoslovakia...
Item #660784
March 15, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1939
* Czechoslovakia surrenders to Adolph Hitler
* Annexation of the country to the Third Reich
* Creation of the Slovak Republic - Nazi Germany
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "TROOPS OF FOUR NATIONS CONTEND FOR RUTHENIA AS HITLER DISSOLVES CZECHO-SLOVAK REPUBLIC AND MAKES BOHEMIA-MORAVIA A PROTECTORATE" with many subheads. (s... See More
1939 Marx Brothers pictorial...
Item #660780
August 12, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, Aug. 12, 1939
* Marx Brothers family comedy act
* Chico - Harpo - Groucho - pictorial
Page 6 has a pictorial showing Marx Brothers characters with brief text. (see) This was during the height of their careers.
News, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding h... See More
Best Chicago Bears defeat Pro Bowl All-Stars...
Item #660702
January 05, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 5, 1942
* Chicago Bears vs. Pro football all-stars
* Post Pearl Harbor Pro Bowl
* Best title to be had ? (rare)
The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "BEARS DEFEAT LEAGUE ALL-STARS, 35 TO 24" with subheads, lineups and related photo. Nice for display.
Much on World War II with nice front page headline. Complete with all 3... See More
Alessandro Bonci death... Italian tenor singer...
Item #660615
August 11, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 11, 1940
* Alessandro Bonci death (1st report)
* Italian lyric tenor - bel canto singing
The top of page 31 has a on column heading: "ALESSANDRO BONCI, LYRIC TENOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st ... See More
Winston Churchill's 1939 radio broadcast on Russia...
Item #660529
March 31, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 31, 1940
* Winston Churchill radio broadcast speech
* "A Sterner War" - World War II - WWII
The front page has a one column heading: "CHURCHILL STIFFER IN NEUTRAL RIGHTS" with subhead. (see) Complete text of Churchill's radio speech is on page 35. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
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Luisa Tetrazzini death... Italian coloratura saprano...
Item #660528
April 29, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1940
* Luisa Tetrazzini death (1st report)
* Italian coloratura soprano opera singer
the top of page 15 has a one column heading: "LUIISA TETRAZZINI, DIVA, DIES IN MILAN" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
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Sir Donald Tovey death... British composer....
Item #660520
July 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1940
* Sir Donald Tovey death (1st report)
* British pianist - composer - conductor
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "SIR DONALD TOVEY, BRITISH COMPOSER" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
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Tony Galento vs. Max Baer... heavyweight boxing...
Item #660517
July 03, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1940
* Tony Galento vs. Max Baer
* Heavyweight boxing fight
The sport's section (page 21) has a banner headline: "22,711 See Baer Stop Galento, Who Fails to Answer Bell for Eighth Round" with subheads, round by round coverage and related photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, spo... See More
Joe Louis heavyweight boxig title fight...
Item #660392
March 30, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1940
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber)
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
* Johnny Paycheck
The sport' section (page 19) has a banner headline: "Louis Knocks Out Paycheck in Second Round at Garden to Keep World Title" with subheads and related photo. (see) Nice to have in this famous NYC title, also from the city where the fight took place.
Other news, s... See More
Spyridon Louis death.... 1st Olympic marathon winner...
Item #660391
March 27, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1940
* Spyridon Louis death (1st report)
* 1st modern-day Olympic marathon winner
* Marousi, Greece fame - Greek water-carrier
Page 21 has a one column heading: "SPYRO LOUES, WINNER OF MARATHON, DIES" with subhead. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
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Édouard Branly death... French inventor...
Item #660390
March 25, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1940
* Édouard Branly death (1st report)
* French inventor, physicist & professor
* Wireless telegraphy - Coherer
The top of page 15 has a on column heading: "E. BRANLY DEAD; FAMED PHYSICIST" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.... See More
1st WWII draft lottery in 1940....
Item #660348
October 17, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 17, 1940
* 1st lottery for U.S. WWII draftees
* World War II draft begins (1st report)
The top of the front page has a four column heading: "MILLIONS REGISTER IN CITY AND NATION; DRAFT ROLL COMPLETED WITHOUT HITCH; FIGURE HERE IS ESTIMATED AT 991,000" with many subheads. (see) Much more on pages 13 & 14 with related photos. Nice to have in... See More
Louis "Lepke" Buchalter gets guilty verdict.......
Item #660339
December 21, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 21, 1939
* Mob Boss Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter guilty
* Labor extortion charges - conviction
* Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc. fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LEPKE CONVICTED, TO GET LIFE TERM; 2 OTHERS GUILTY" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 7 with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable
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* Mob Boss Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter guilty
* Labor extortion charges - conviction
* Mafia hit squad Murder, Inc. fame
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "LEPKE CONVICTED, TO GET LIFE TERM; 2 OTHERS GUILTY" with subheads. First report coverage continues on page 7 with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable
John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir death....
Item #660337
February 12, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 12, 1940
* John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir death
* Scottish novelist, historian & Unionist politician
* 15th Governor General of Canada
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Lord Tweedsmuir Is Dead; A Third Operation Futile" with subhead. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 2 with photo. Always nice to have notable ev... See More
Joe DiMaggio's famous catch... NYY...
Item #660334
August 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 3, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio - New York Yankees
* Hank Greenberg - Detroit Tigers
* Major League Baseball
Page 22 has a 4 column headline: "Donald's Pitching Streak Stopped by Tigers" with subheads that include: "DiMaggio is Hitless, but Makes Great Catch" and more with box scores. In the ninth inning of New York's l... See More
"The Sleeping Gypsy" by Henri Rousseau...
Item #660314
January 22, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1940
* "The Sleeping Gypsy" by Henri Rousseau
* Oil painting acquired by Museum of Modern Art
Page 17 has a one column heading: "ROUSSEAU PAINTING GIVEN TO MUSEUM" with subhead and 2 related photo, one showing the famous Henri Rousseau oil painting, "The Sleeping Gypsy". (see) First report coverage on the Museum of Modern Art acquir... See More
1940 William Borah death... Idaho senator...
Item #660305
January 20, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 20, 1940
* William Edgar Borah death (1st report)
* Republican United States Senator - Idaho
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "WILLIAM E. BORAH, SENATOR 33 YEARS, IS DEAD IN CAPITAL" with subheads and photo. Lengthy 1st report coverage continue inside with pictorial. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this W... See More
Lou Gehrig named to Parole Board in 1939...
Item #660267
October 12, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 12, 1939
* Lou Gehrig named to parole board
* New York Yankees "The Iron Horse"
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "LOU GEHRIG NAMED TO PAROLE BOARD" with subheads and photo. I assume not many people knew that Gehrig took this office shortly before his death. Probably only reported in a NYC publication.
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1941 Funeral of Lou Gehrig...
Item #660265
June 05, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1941
* Lou Gehrig funeral
* "The Iron Horse"
* New York Yankees
* Best title to be had ?
The sport's section (page 29) has a one column heading: "FUNERAL SERVICE FOR GEHRIG IS HELD" with subheads and 2 related photos. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially on this topic.
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'Jamaica Inn' debuts in NYC.... Alfred Hitchcok...
Item #660252
October 11, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 11, 1939
* "Jamaica Inn" opening day advertisement
* Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara
* British director Alfred Hitchock - thriller film
Page 33 has a 9 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Jamaica Inn" in New York City. Also a brief article under the small heading: "Of Local Origin" (see images).
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1939 Battle of the River Forth...
Item #660248
October 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 17, 1939
* Battle of the River Forth - Scotland
* Rosyth Naval Base - Firth of Forth
* Supermarine Spitfires vs. Junkers Ju 88
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "NAZIS BOMB NAVY BASE IN SCOTLAND, HIT CRUISER, KILL 15, LOSE 4 PLANES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with 2 related photos and map.
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Hollywood actress Alice Brady death...
Item #660215
October 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1939
* Alice Brady death (1st report)
* Broadway stage actress
* Hollywood silent film - movie
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ALICE BRADY DEAD; STAGE, FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she lived and died.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition i... See More
Joe DiMaggio gets married to first wife....
Item #660063
November 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio gets married - weds
* New York Yankees Clipper
* Actress Dorothy Arnold (1st wife)
* Pre Marilyn Monroe
The top of page 21 has a two column heading: "Joe DiMaggio and Movie Actress Are Wed In San Francisco as Crowd Storms Church" with photo. (see) Great to have in this famous NYC title, the home of the New York Yankees.
Other ne... See More
1939 University of Prague raid & executions...
Item #660054
November 18, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 18, 1939
* International Students' Day
* University of Prague raid & executions
* Charles University in Czechoslovakia
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "9 CZECH STUDENTS EXECUTED" with subheads that include: "1,200 Held BY Nazis" and more. (see) First report coverage on the raid and executions made by the Germans up... See More
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