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Winston Churchill address to U.S. Congress...
Item #658071
December 27, 1941
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 27, 1941
* Prime Minister Winston Churchill address
* Joint session of the United States Congress
* "We Are The Masters Of Our Fate" speech
The front page has a one column heading: "Churchill Sees Lasting Anglo-US Tie" with subhead. (see) Complete text of Churchill's speech with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the da... See More
Hitler is endorsed by the polls...
Item #657280
November 13, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 13, 1933 The banner headline tells the story: "NAZI VOTES SWEEP GERMANY' with a one column head: "Nation Stands Behind Hitler Foreign Policy" "Storm Troops Round Up Electorate".
The article begins: "The most overwhelming election victory in the history of Germany went to the Austrian-born Adolf Hitler yesterday when...96% of the ... See More
MacArthur: "I shall return"...
Item #657061
March 21, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 21, 1942
* General Douglas MacArthur
* "I Shall Return" quote as 1st reported
* World War II Philippines
One of the front page headlines reads: "Australia Gives MacArthur Wild Welcome" after his departure from the Philippines, with the first column head: "General Vows To Do His Best; Throng Cheers"
The report is from an inte... See More
Internment of the Aliens...
Item #656909
December 19, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 19, 1941 Page 52 carries a report "Aliens to Be Held in Southwest" as well as an additional article "100 Aliens on Coast Sent to Montana" with subheads "Those Held as 'Dangerous' Go From San Francisco Area to Camp at Missoula", "One a Magnesium Expert", "Detention of Hansgirg May Shut Down Los Altos Plant - Ols... See More
Nine consecutive "Graphic Sections" with the serialized: "I Knew Hitler..."
Item #656705
November 06, 1938
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE--Graphic Section This is a nine part series of a book by Kurt G. Ludecke titled: "I Knew Hitler...The Story of a Nazi Who Escaped the Blood-Purge."
Excerpts from the book were serialized in the Sunday "Graphic Section" of the Chicago Tribune, beginning with November 6, 1938 and ending with January 1, 1939. All nine sections are included.
The book ... See More
Nazis focus on attacks upon Catholics...
Item #656696
November 14, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Nov. 14, 1938 The bold, banner headline proclaims: "CHURCH TARGET OF NAZI HATE" with column subheads: "Rowdies Knock Down Candles; Jeer Catholics" and "Whistle While 5,000 Intone a Hymn".
As opposed to the more typical coverage of anti-Jewish attacks in Germany, this report is focused on an event in Munich aimed at Catholics. The article ... See More
Hitler backs Italy... Man leaps from plane over Los Angeles...
Item #654613
September 07, 1937
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, September 7, 1937 The front page has the dramatic 2-line, full-banner heading: "HITLER BACKS ITALY IN SOVIET WAR CRISIS; N. Y. STOCKS SLUMP," which includes a photo of Hitler and supporting text.
Another front page banner heading has: "MAN LEAPS TO DEATH FROM PLANE OVER L.A.," with the subhead: "Body Crashes Through Roof and Lands in Wom... See More
Nazi general attempt an escape to Japan...
Item #654583
May 17, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 17, 1945 The front page has an interesting, bold headline: "SEIZE U-BOAT TAKING KEY NAZIS TO JAPAN" with a subhead: "Luftwaffe Chiefs Captured at Sea". This was just 10 days after the surrender of Germany, and less than 3 months before Japan would surrender to end World War II. The related article mentions in part: "A 1,600 ton Nazi ... See More
Military newspaper from a tiny atoll in the Pacific...
Item #654084
March 03, 1944
APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, March 3, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by the military installation on this tiny island, single sheet, 8... See More
1942 Heinrich Himmler orders extermination of Jews.....
Item #653391
November 24, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY NEWS, Mass., November 24, 1942
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Extermination of Polish Jews ordered
* Heinrich Himmler - trains packed
The bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Assert Himmler Order Extermination of Half Of Jews in Poland" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on other World War II events. ... See More
Battle of the Bulge....
Item #653043
January 02, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, January 2, 1945
* Battle of the Bulge
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a four column headline: "Nazis Attack 7th Army Line" (see) Nice to have in this famous military publication.
Other World War II news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
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 internet for the interesting history of "... 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
25 issues with World War II content...
Item #650970
(25) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of 25 issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
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Military newspaper printed in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item #650874
March 24, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "American Edition", March 24, 1945 The front page banner headline reads: "8,000 Planes Shatter Reich Targerts As Zero Hour Approaches" with various subheads.
On November 19, 1942, Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle during World War II read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian
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On November 19, 1942, Australian and US troops fighting Japanese invaders in the New Guinea jungle during World War II read the first issue of "Guinea Gold", a unique four-page Australian
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
From Cologne, Germany during the middle of World War II...
Item #650699
January 07, 1943
KOLNISCHE ZEITUNG, Cologne, Germany, January 7, 1943 The literal translation of the extended title is: "Cologne Newspaper With Economic & Trade Leaf". A Nazi newspaper from the midst of World War II, than a Military Area Command Headquarters for the Nazi government. Cologne was very heavily bombed in WWII enduring 262 air raids with the death of some 20,000 civilians.
Complete... See More
1940 Battle of Britain... London bombings...
Item #650230
August 27, 1940
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
50 issues with World War II content...
Item #649270
(50) WORLD WAR II -- A lot of fifty issues each with front page war headlines. Folio-size; nice for resale or for someone wishing to begin a collection. The issues may have edge tears and/or a rough left spine from intuitional volumes, but they are nice for framing and do not have loss of text.
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America at war: The Great War Collection (eleven issues)...
Item #649249
THE GREAT WAR COLLECTION (11 issues) - A great opportunity for an instant collection encompassing every major "American" war from The French and Indian War through The Gulf War. You get eleven original/authentic publications (at least 9 being American newspapers), one each for:French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World... See More
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A World War II newspaper from the Navy Yard...
Item #649240
January 01, 1944
BEACON, Philadelphia Navy Yard, 1944 A military paper produced at the Navy Yard, which was a major site for not only the building of new warships but also the repair of vessels damaged in the war. As would be expected there is a great wealth of war-related content, with an emphasis of naval items.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 16 pages, printed on high quality paper, nice condition. The photos sho... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #648471
March 23, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 23, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Rovno, Eastern Poland prison camp massacre
Page 6 has a brief article headed: "Whole Population Of Prison Executed" "Germans Retaliate for Attempted Break Fatal to Two Guards" (see) Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just being know... See More
Casablanca Conference in 1943... WWII....
Item #648412
January 27, 1943
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 27, 1943
* Casablanca Conference in Morocco
* Franklin D. Roosevelt - Winston Churchill
The front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt-Churchill Decisions To Have Far-Reaching Effect" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete with all 8 pages, a little irregular along t... See More
Laura Ingalls guilty as Nazi spy....
Item #648053
February 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 14, 1942
* Laura Ingalls (aviator)
* Convicted of treason
* Nazi - German spy
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "INGALLS JURY GIVES VERDICT OF GUILTY" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
Battle of the Bulge...
Item #646544
January 02, 1945
THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR, Tucson, Jan. 2, 1945
* Battle of the Bulge
* World War II - WWII
Headline notes: "Nazis Smash By Land And Sea With Five Blows At 7th Army and Luftwaffe Raids; Reds Close Pincers on Axis In Budapest" and related subheads. This was the Battle of the Bulge, the last major German offensive on the Western front.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin... See More
Nazi-era newspaper from Poland...
Item #644044
January 01, 1936
NIEDERSCHLESISCHE TAGESZEITUNG [Lower Silesia Daily Newspaper], 1936 Printed below the eagle & swastika in the masthead is (translated) "Official Gazette of the NSDAP [National Socialist German Workers Party] And All Authorities". A Nazi newspaper from what is now Southern Poland, then known as Lower Silesia.
Twelve pages, loose at the spine, several old tape mends, minor chip... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #642382
May 22, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
Page 5 has one column headings: "NAZIS BAR RESCUE OF 1,350 ORPHANS", "Refuse Safe-Conduct for Ship to Carry Jews Whose Parents Were Murdered in Balkans". See images for coverage on the ongoing atrocities in Nazi-occupied Europe. Rare to find such reports... See More
HMS Courageous (50) sunk disaster...
Item #640547
September 19, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 19, 1939
* HMS Courageous (50) sinking
* Royal Navy aircraft carrier
* German submarine U-29 torpedo
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Toll in Sinking of Big Warship May Total 500" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the torpedo attack on the HMS Courageous in the opening weeks of World War II with the lost of more 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
Nazi newspaper from what is now Slovenia, with a postage stamp & postmark...
Item #639844
May 01, 1939
GOSSCHLEER ZEITUNG, [Gosschleer Newspaper] "Organ der Gottlcheer Deutschen" [Organ of the German Gottscheers], 1939 This was a newspaper from a former German-speaking region in Carniola, a crownland of the Habsburg Empire, present-day Slovenia.
A four page issue which includes at the top of local Yugoslavian stamp and postal mark noting the issue was sent through the mail. To... See More
Major Jimmy Stewart, pilot in World War II...
Item #639505
April 14, 1944
NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1944
* Jimmy Stewart as a World War II pilot
* American Hollywood movie actor
Page 3 has a small, rather inconspicuous report of famed actor Jimmy Steward co-piloting a Liberator plane over Germany. Headed: "Stewart Co-Pilot in New Attack" it includes: "Maj. Jimmy Stewart, former film star, led one group of Liberators over Oberpfaffenhof... See More
From Estonia when under Nazi control...
Item #639261
April 01, 1944
REVALER ZEITUNG (Reval Newspaper) from the current-named city of Tallinn, Estonia, 1944 This ancient city was known as "Reval" in the German language. This city was annexed by Nazi Germany from 1941-1944, then was annexed by the Soviet Union.
A six page newspaper, totally in the German language from when under Nazi control. Rejoined at the spine, nice condition.
Paris is retaken by the Allies...
Item #639188
August 23, 1944
HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, Aug. 23, 1944
* Paris, France recaptured
* Great headline for display
The top of the front page features a dramatic banner headline dropped out of a black box: "PARIS CAPTURED" with another headline: "French Revolt, Seize Capital As Yanks at City's Gates" and other related reports (see).
Complete 1st section only with all 12 pages,... 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
Collection of English language Nazi newspapers...
Item #636874
(10) WORLD WAR II: "The Star" and/or "Evening Press" newspapers from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Ten issues of a bona-fide Nazi newspaper published in English for the residents of this English Channel island during the Nazi occupation. All issues date from 1940 thru early 1945. The images shown are representative of what you will receive.
From this German-held island...
Item #636316
May 02, 1941
THE STAR, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May 2, 1941
* Rare German occupation title
* World War II - WWII
Among the front page reports are: "The top of the ftpg. has (in both German & English) "NOTICE Re. Curfew Hour For Civil Population..." with details. Also on the ftpg: "Germany's Immense Military Strength - The Greatest Asset Is The Human Element" and:... See More
Nazis plundering Naples, Italy...
Item #636308
September 22, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, September 22, 1943
* Naples, Italy occupied by Nazis
The front page has a nice banner headline: "NAZIS SACKING NAPLES" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Other, news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Hermann Goering creates the Gestapo?
Item #634308
February 25, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, February 25, 1933
* Hermann Goring creates the Gestapo
* Secret police of Nazi Germany
The front page has a very interesting article (carrying over to page 5) which seems to be the creation of the Gestapo, the feared Nazi secret police. The ftpg. one column heads note: "HITLER ARMS NAZIS AS PRUSSIAN POLICE" "Order, Officially Denied Last Week, Bars Enrol... 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
Who remembers this newspaper?
Item #631870
February 16, 1945
MY WEEKLY READER, The Junior Newspaper, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1945 Some of you may remember getting this newspaper in school. Here is an early issue with much on the closing months of World War II.
Four pages, nice condition.
Nazi newspaper from occupied Poland...
Item #631631
July 17, 1941
DANZIGER VORPOSTEN (Danzig Outpost), 1944 "The Official Organ of the Nazi Party..." as translated from the masthead, from this occupied Polish city, present-day Gdansk. The masthead includes the eagle with a swastika. Offers an interesting view of WWII from the Nazi perspective.
Complete in four pages, folio size, some chipping & tears at the margins, rejoined at the spine, totally ... See More
Warsaw Ghetto uprising...
SS Normandie salvage completed...
Item #628331
October 28, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 28, 1943
* Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
* German occupied Poland... Jewish resistance
* SS Normandie salvage completed
This 48 page newspaper has an editorial on page 22 with heading: "Supermen At Warsaw". See photo for text on the Warsaw Ghetto uprising. Also a a two column headline on page 25: "Great Ship That Burned and Capsized in Fe... 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.
Wetherford TX B-29 Superfortresses collide...
Item #627526
August 19, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 19, 1945
* Wetherford, Parker County, Texas
* B-29 Superfortress Bombers collision
* End of World War II
Page 38 has one column headings: "18 BODIES FOUND IN 2-BOMBER CRASH" "Only Two Escape in Collision of Army Fortresses Over Middle Texas" (see) First report coverage on the 2 B-29 Superfortresses that collided over Wetherfo... See More
Hitler trains boys and girls...
Item #625494
January 15, 1943
PM DAILY, New York, January 15, 1943 The headlines read "War Profits of 10 Big Plants Far Higher Than in Peacetime" "Hitler Trains Boys, Girls To Be Arrogant Killers" "Russians Pushing Ahead South of Don River" and more.
Tabloid-size, complete in 32 pages, very nice condition.
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
Operation Felix....
Item #622733
August 21, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 21, 1940
* Rock of Gibraltar bombing
* Operation Felix
* World War II
The front page has a nice banner headline: "REPORT GIBRALTAR BOMBED, AFIRE" With subheads. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 38 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.
Rocket guns in World War II...
Item #622211
September 22, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 22, 1943
* Rocket glider bombs
* Nazis new weapon
This 48 page newspaper two column headlines on page 13 that include: "Churchill Reveals Nazis Are Using Glider Bomb Powered by Rocket" and more (see photos). See photo for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout with much on World War II. Complete, rag edition in great c... See More
Italo Balbo killed in 1940....
Item #622133
June 30, 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
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
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