Germany's illustrated magazine from the Nazi era...

BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany. Feb. 1, 1940  This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era. The full front page is a photo which includes Hermann Goring, chief of the Nazi Air Force.  Many war-related photos inside.

Complete in 20 pages, 11 by 14 3/4 inches, minimal margin wear, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.... See More  

From 1940 Nazi Germany...

BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 21, 1940  This was the "Life" magazine of Germany from during the Nazi era and the beginning months of World War II. Hitler had invaded Poland just 7 months prior.

The issue begins & ends with with war-related photos, one including Herman Goring. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.

Tabloid-size, ... See More  

Nazis capture Antwerp, Belgium...

NEW YORK WSORTLD-TELEGRAM, May 18, 1940



* Nazis capture Antwerp, Belgium

* World War II era original



The front page has a nice banner headline: ANTWERP FALLS TO GERMANS; Report Government Flees Belgium" with subheads.

Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice. ... See More  

The Dunkirk evacuation, 1940...

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 28, 1940 



* Battle of Dunkirk (evacuation) - France

* Operation Dynamo "Miracle of Dunkirk"

* Allied soldiers on English Channel beaches



The front page has a nice banner headline relating to the stranding of allied forces on the beaches of Dunkirk, the focus of a motion picture, with: "BELGIANS DETHRONE KING FOR SURRENDERING ARMY; Entire Lef... See More  

Hitler Bombs Paris - The Dunkirk Invasion...

THE CHICAGO DAILY NEWS, June 3, 1940 



* Hitler Bombs Paris - The Dunkirk Invasion...

* Great for framing



The ftpg. has the full banner heading: "RAIN BOMBS ON PARIS!", followed by the full banner: "Nazis in Desperate Drive at Dunkirk". The related articles also begin on this page which, although continued on inside pages which are not present, add to the graphi... See More  

Italy enters World War II...

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, June 11, 1940



* Italy enters World War II - WWII (1st report)

* Nazis reach Paris France

* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR



This 22 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "Italian Army Is Said to Be Invading France" with subheads (see photos).



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War I... See More  

"NAZIS DESTROYED IN FRENCH ATTACK" - WAR EXTRA! 9 A.M. Final...

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, June 12, 1940  (9 A.M. Final Edition)



* Great WWII reporting!

* War Extra



The top of the front page has: "WAR EXTRA", followed by the dramatic 2-line, full-banner headline: "NAZIS DESTROYED IN FRENCH ATTACK". Additional headlines include: "BRITISH SMASH ITALY BASIS" and "Rain Aids Defense of Paris; Fascist Bombs Hit Geneva.&... See More  

Battle for the Maginot Line in 1940 France...

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, WAR EXTRA, June 15, 1940



* Battle of France (Fall)

* Fight for the Maginot Line

* British vs. Germany tanks



The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "BRITISH IRON ARMY CHALLENGES NAZIS!" with subheads.

Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 16 pages of the 1st section only, nice for display as such.... See More  

Italo Balbo killed in 1940....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1940



* Italo Balbo killed

* Italian Blackshirt

* Marshal of the Air Force



The front page has a five column headline that reads: "BALBO KILLED, HIS PLANE SHOT DOWN" with subheads that include: "Italy In Mourning" "Fascist Leader Had Been Sent to Libya After Reported Jealously of Premier" and more. (see) Lengthy text continues inside... See More  

Adolph Hitler returns to Berlin from 1940 Warfront...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1940



* Adolf Hitler gets a hero's welcome w/ photo

* Returns to Berlin from the conquered war front

* Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium & France



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "HITLER HOME IN TRIUMPH; TO SET UP 'NEW EUROPE'" with subhead and related photo. (see images)

Complete 1st section only with 14 pages,... See More  

From the beginning of Nazi occupation of this British island...

EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, July 16, 1940 



* Rare Nazi occupation issue

* Beginning of the siege



A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi. This is a very early issue from during the occupation by the Nazis, as the came on to the island in early July & took it with no resistance. The b... See More  

Germany begins its "blitzkrieg" against England...

LOS ANGELES TIMES--E X T R A, Aug. 13, 1940 



* Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"

* Nazi Germany Luftwaffe operation

* British Royal Air Force victory

* During the Battle of Britain



The bold, 2-line banner head notes: "BLITZKRIEG BEGINS! GERMANS REPULSED" with a wealth of related subheads on the beginning of the attack upon England.

Complete issue with 3 sections,... See More  

1940 The Battle of Britain...

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, WAR EXTRA, Aug. 14, 1940 



* Battle of Britain

* London bombings

* WWII Nazi bombers

* FRONT LEAF ONLY **



The front page has a great bold banner headline: "POISON GAR TERROR FACED BY ENGLAND" with subheads. (see)

Front leaf only (pages 1 & 2) only, still terrific for display as such.... See More  

1940 Battle of Britain... London bombings...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 27, 1940



* Battle of Britain

* London, England  bombings

* World War II - WWII



The the top of the front page has a six column headline: "NAZIS POUND AT LONDON AREA IN LONG RAID" with subheads. (see) Nice coverage on the 1st air bombings on London during the Battle of Britain.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World... See More  

U.S. ignorant of the "White Race" in 1940 ?...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1940



* United States ignorant of the "white race" ?

* Benito Mussolini - Prime Minister of Italy

* World War II - WWII - FRONT LEAF ONLY **



The front side has a nice banner headline in bold lettering: "U.S. 'MOST IGNORANT' NATION, SAYS IL DUCE" with subhead. (see)

FRONT LEAF ONLY (pages 1 & 2), nice for display as such.... See More  

Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality...

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  

London Blitz in 1940...

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, December 30, 1940



* London Blitz - World War II

* Worst air raid in London's history

* German warplanes (Luftwaffe)



The front page has a great banner headline: "TREMENDOUS RAID LEAVES LONDON A MASS OF FLAMES!" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.

Complete with all 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp wit... See More