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Japan surrendering in 1945...
Item #689504
August 11, 1945
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Aug. 11, 1945
* Japanese surrendering
* Atomic bombs taking affect
* A few days away to make it official
The front page has a nice banner headline: "'WAR GOES ON,' SAYS MACARTHUR; ALLIES STUDY SURRENDER OFFER" with subhead. and related photo. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 14 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generall... See More
Operation Valkyrie plotters executed....
Item #689497
August 09, 1944
NEW YORK POST, August 9, 1944
* Operation Valkyrie conspirators executions (day of)
* Adolph Hitler murder plot failure
* Erwin Von Witzleben and more
The front page has a one column heading: "First Hitler Bomb Trial Photos" with photo. (see) Two more related photos are on page 3.
Complete with 44 pages, tabloid size, light toning and some wear at the margins, more so along the ... See More
Battle of Kasserine Pass... Tunisia Campaign...
Item #689222
February 26, 1943
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, February 26, 1943
* Battle of Kasserine Pass - Tunisia Campaign - Africa
* 1st major battle between American & German forces
The front page has a nice headline: "YANKS RECAPTURE THE VITAL KASSERINE PASS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map on page 12. First report coverage on the Battle of Kasserine Pass during the Tunisia Campaig... See More
Joe Louis joins the service...
Item #689220
January 13, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, January 13, 1942
* Joe Louis joins U.S. Army
* Heavyweight Boxing Champion
The front page of the sport's section (page 13) has a 4 photo pictorial headed: "Army Puts O. K. On Our Best Bomber" Page 14 has a four column heading: "MARCH BOUT FOR SOLDIER LOUIS" (see)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, s... See More
France-Italy armistice....
Item #689009
June 24, 1940
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 24, 1940
* France-Germany armistice
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
* German occupation zone set
The front page has a banner headline: "BRITAIN ASSAILS NAZI TERMS, CALLS PETAIN REGIME 'SLAVE'" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the surrender of France to Germany
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 14 pages, a li... See More
The war in Europe has ended...
Item #688878
May 08, 1945
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, May 8, 1945
* Germany Surrenders
* V-E day - Nazis quit
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "Germany's Surrender" Unusual to have a first report from America's financial publication.
Complete with 8 pages, a little margin wear, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
1940 France-Germany armistice....
Item #688668
June 25, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1940
* Franco-German armistice
* Adolph Hitler - Nazis
* German occupation zone set
The front page has a banner headline: "END FRENCH WAR; RAID BRITIAN" with subheads. (see) Coverage on the surrender of France to Germany
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More
General George Patton takes over in North Africa....
Item #688576
March 19, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1943
* General George S. Patton promoted
* Takes control in North Africa campaign
* World War II - WWII
The top of page 4 has a two column heading: "Patton Commands in Mid-Tunisia; Leads Americans in Offensive" with subhead and related photo. (see) First report coverage on General George S. Patton taking control in the campaign in North Africa.
Othe... See More
Nazi newspaper in occupied Ukraine (Russia)...
Item #688337
October 08, 1942
DEUTSCHE UKRAINE-ZEITUNG, Ukraine, Russia, October 8, 1942 A quite rare Nazi newspaper from the middle of World War II during the German invasion & occupation of the Ukraine. Two front page war-related photos
Four pages all in the German language, rejoined at the spine, good condition.
1944 Battle of Nancy, France victory...
Item #688328
September 16, 1944
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Sept. 16, 1944
* Allied advance from Paris to the Rhine
* Battle of Nancy, France - American victory
* Siegfried Line is reached - U.S. First Army
* Prelude to the Battle of the Bulge - Belgium
The front page has a banner headline: "SIEGFRIED LINE SMASHED BY YANKS" with subheads that include: "...Nancy Captured" and more with related map. ... See More
World War II ends w/ celebration photos...
Item #688279
August 14, 1945
SECTION G ONLY of the San Francisco Call-Bulletin, Aug. 14, 1945
* Japan surrenders - celebration photos
* World War II - WWII comes to an end
The front page of this section has three nice photos regarding the surrender of Japan ending World War II with brief text.
Four pages, a little right margin wear, generally nice and great for display.... See More
Japan bargains for a surrender...
Item #687901
August 10, 1945
BUFFALO EVENING NEWS, Aug. 10, 1945
* World War II ending
* Japan willing to surrender
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "JAPS ACCEPT SURRENDER IF THEY RETAIN EMPEROR" with subheads and small photo of Hirohito.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a little wear along the central fold and spine, nice for display as such.
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Battle of Saipan... U.S. Marines...
Item #687455
July 01, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 1, 1944
* Battle of Saipan ongoing
* Marines at the Mariana Islands
* Imperial Japanese Army
The front page has a nice headline: "YANKS LOSE 9,752 SAIPAN" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamps within the masthead, small binding holes and some wear along the spine, a little arch... See More
1945 USS California (BB-44)... Japanese kamikaze attacks....
Item #687383
July 28, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1945
* USS California (BB-44) - Tennessee-class battleship
* Japanese kamikazes - Battle of Lingayen Gulf
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Kamikaze Hits the California; Battleship Fights On; Losses 203". This is on the Japanese kamikaze attacks on the USS California during the Battle of Lingayen Gulf. Reporting on many disasters ... See More
1945 USS Bunker Hill... Japanese kamikaze attacks....
Item #687365
June 28, 1945
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., June 28, 1945
* USS Bunker Hill - Essex-class aircraft carrier
* Invasion of Okinawa - Kamikazes attack
The front page has a two column heading: "Bunker Hill Hit by Two Suicide Planes Will Fight Again" with 3 related photos above the masthead. (see) First report coverage on the Japanese kamikaze attacks on the USS Bunker Hill during the invasion of Ok... See More
Japan surrenders, ending World War II...
Item #687363
August 14, 1945
THE BOSTON HERALD, Aug. 14, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
* Nice headline for display
The front pages has a banner headline: "TOKYO SAYS JAPS QUIT" and more with subheads and related photo. Nice for display.
Complete with 16 pages, a little spine and central fold wear, generally good.... See More
Just before the Battle of the Bulge...
Item #687275
December 12, 1944
STARS AND STRIPES, Italy edition, Dec. 12, 1944
* Les Horvath wins Heisman Trophy
* Ohio State Buckeyes football
* Battle of the bulge about to begin
* World War II military publication
The official newspaper of the: "...U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater...". The front page has some content concerning the events just prior to the famous Battle of the Bulge with: &... See More
The Nazi party newspaper...
Item #687256
November 20, 1940
VOLKISCHER BEOBACHTER, Berlin, Germany, Nov. 20, 1940 This was the newspaper of the Nazi party in Germany and for 25 years it formed part of the official public face of the Nazi party. Totally in the German language with the front page containing war-related content, as the war in Europe started over a year earlier. Several war-related photos on page 3.
Eight pages, folio size, slightly irr... See More
Rare & erroneous "Germany Surrenders" report...
Item #687180
April 28, 1945
TIMES HERALD, Washington, D.C., April 28, 1945 A very unusual "Extra" issue as the report--boldly printed on the front page: "GERMANY SURRENDERS" was erroneous on this date. Germany would not surrender until May 7.
The only other text on the front page is a report datelined from London, April 28: "Germany has surrendered unconditionally. All organized resistance to ... See More
1946 Alcatraz Island Prison riot...
Item #687107
May 04, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1946
* Alcatraz Island prison riot
* San Francisco Bay "The Rock"
The front page has a three column headline: "ALCATRAZ BATTLE PRESSED, 'DEAL' DENIED TO CONVICTS; 2 GUARDS DEAD, 13 INJURED" with subheads. (see) Related photos on page 3. (see) Lengthy coverage continues on page 3 with related photos. Always nice to have notable events in... See More
Italy declares war on Germany in 1943....
Item #687078
October 14, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 14, 1943
* Italy declares war on Germany
* World War II - WWII
The top of the front page has a six column headline: "BADOGLIO, DECLARING WAR, RALLIES ITALY" with subheads that include: "REICH'S ACTS CITED " "Italian Marshal Lists German Attacks as Cause of War" and more. (see)
Complete with all 42 pages,. rag edition, a l... See More
Operation Barbarossa... German invasion of Russia... Moscow...
Item #687047
October 09, 1941
THE BOSTON POST, Oct. 9, 1941
* Operation Barbarossa - German invasion of Russia
* Battles for Moscow - Soviet Union
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "KEY CITY NEAR MOSCOW FALLS" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, minor margins wear, generally very nice.
First day of Battle... Nazis vs. Russia...
Item #687046
June 23, 1941
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, June 23, 1941
* Germany vs. Russia - 1st Day
* World War II, WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "BOMBERS RAID RUSS CITIES; THREE BORDER TOWNS FALL" with subheads and 2 related photos. Nice for display.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
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German occupation of the Channel Islands...
Item #687042
July 02, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 2, 1940
* German occupation of the Channel Islands (1st report)
* Island of Guernsey - English Channel
The front page has a one column heading: "NAZI FORCES TAKE THE CHANNEL ISLES" with subhead. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
wikipedia notes: The Channel Islands were occupied by Nazi German... See More
United States declare war againt Axis....
Item #686971
December 11, 1941
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, December 11, 1941
* United States declare war
* Germnay & Italy - Axis
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. DECLARES WAR ON BERLIN, ROME; CONGRESS PROMPTLY ANSWERS AXIS ACTION" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, small binding oles along the spine, ... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #686970
March 30, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Gable and Carole Lombard Return to Bride's Home" with photo. (see)
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
United States at war againt Axis....
Item #686954
December 22, 1941
HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN, December 22, 1941
* United States at war in Pacific
* Post Pearl Harbor attack
* America enters World War II
* FRONT LEAF ONLY ***
The front page has a banner headline: "80,000 JAPANESE ATTACK P. I." with subheads. (see) Great to have in this Honolulu publication just 15 days after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. Very rare as such.
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1945 USS Saratoga comes back to port...
Item #686795
September 14, 1945
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 14, 1945
* USS Saratoga (CV-3) aircraft carrier
* United States Navy "Welcome Home"
The front page has a four column photo headed: "The Old Lady Comes Home" Also a two column heading: "Gallant Saratoga Docks with 3,710 Pacific Vets" (see)
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and some wear along the spine, generally good.... See More
1942 Invasion of Salamaua-Lae...
Item #686615
March 19, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1942
* Invasion of Salamaua-Law
* Territory of New Guinea
* Imperial Japanese Navy
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "23 JAPANESE SHIPS BLASTED BY ALLIED FLIERS; TOLL OFF NEW GUINEA INCLUDES 12 WARSHIPS" with subheads and related map. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete ... See More
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz takes over....
Item #686381
December 19, 1941
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., Dec. 19, 1941
* Admiral Chester W. Nimitz promoted
* Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet
* Husband E. Kimmel loses position
* Post bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
The front page has a three column pictorial with heading: "They Take Over As U. S. Commanders" with brief text. First report coverage on Chester W. Nimitz taking over as fleet adm... See More
Military "camp" newspaper from the South Pacific...
Item #686336
August 10, 1945
RIMBA POST, , N.E.I. (Netherlands East Antilies), Army Daily, Aug. 10, 1945
* Rare military title from a remote island
* Atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan
* World War II coming to an end
This was actually printed on the Island of Biak. Biak is a small island located just northwest of New Guinea. During World War II it was a strategic airfield of the Japanese Army serving ... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #686335
November 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
Page 7 has one column headings: "POLAND IN APPEAL ON NAZI OUTRAGES" "Her Parliamentary Council at London Calls to the World Against Massacres" "Underground Aids Jews", "Finance Minister Strausburger, on Visit Here, Says Germ... See More
Battle of the Bulge prelude... George S. Patton...
Item #686256
November 27, 1944
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Nov. 27, 1944
* Third United States Army
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PATTON SHATTERS SAAR FRONTIER" with subheads. (see)
Complete with all 16 pages, light toning at the margins, a few small ink notations including one on the front page (see), g... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan....
Item #686245
April 21, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1942
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has a one column heading: "TOKYO NOW TELLS OF 10 U.S. PLANES" with subhead. (see) This was the famous Doolittle raid on Japan. It was not known at the time that James "Jimmy" Doolittle was involved due to secre... See More
Jewish Holocaust... Nazi atrocities... Cold-blooded murder...
Item #686238
June 04, 1944
This issue is being offered as a piece of history. Issues with content related to the numerous atrocities perpetrated upon humanity during this era help to verify what some feebly attempt to deny. It's interesting to note that many such reports never made it to the front page... and in the case of numerous newspapers... never made it to print at all. We at Rare Newspapers offer such item... See More
Bombing of Tokyo in 1945... WWII...
Item #686183
May 24, 1945
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, May 24, 1945
* Bombing of Tokyo, Japan
* B-29 Superfortress bombers
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a four column heading: "Record B-29 Raid on Tokyo" with subheads. (see)
Complete with 12 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Battle of the Bulge prelude... George S. Patton...
Item #686169
November 27, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 27, 1944
* Third United States Army
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The front page has a banner headline: "3D ARMY GAINS 5 MILES, SPLITS MAGINOT LINE" with subheads that include: "Patton's Forces Mile From St. Avold, Key Town Below Saarbruecken" and more. (see) Much more on other Wo... See More
Heinrich Himmler takes his own life...
Item #686147
May 25, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1945
* Heinrich Himmler suicide by poison
* German hangman... SS leader
The top of the front page has a four headline: "HIMMLER, CAUGHT, ENDS LIFE BY POISON" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 8 with photo of Himmler.
Complete with all 34 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #686058
July 15, 1944
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, July 15, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Hungary & Greece exterminations
The front page has a three column heading: "Desperate Nazis Harry Victims More Savagely" with subhead. (see) Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was just becoming known.
Complete... See More
Gen. George S. Patton... Battle of the Bulge prelude...
Item #686054
December 07, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1944
* General George S. Patton
* World War II - WWII
* Battle of the Bulge prelude
The top of the front page has a five column headline: "3D ARMY POURS ACROSS THE SAAR" with subheads that include: "Third of Sarreguemines Is Taken as Patton Speeds Offensive" and more with related map headed: "Patton's Men Force Foe Ba... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... official report...
Item #685962
April 21, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 21, 1943
* The famous Doolittle raid of Japan official report
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* USS Hornet aircraft carrier
The front page has two column headings that read: "Hornet Was 'Shangri-la' For Doolittle Tokyo Raid" "War Department Reveals That All but One of 16 Bombers Crashed, but 64 of 80 Men Returned--8 Believed Cap... See More
1940 Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"...
Item #685860
August 14, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 14, 1940
* Adlertag "Operation Eagle Attack"
* Nazi Germany Luftwaffe operation
* British Royal Air Force victory
* During the Battle of Britain
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALL BRITAIN RAIDED BY NAZIS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related map is on the back page.
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins,... See More
Corregidor Surrenders in 1942....
Item #685755
May 06, 1942
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, May 6, 1942
* United States surrender Corregidor (day of)
* Manila Bay, Philippines
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice headline in bold lettering: "CORREGIDOR SURRERNDERS TO JAPS" with subheads. Nice for display.
Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan...
Item #685676
May 19, 1942
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 19, 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 a great banner headline: "STORY OF RAID ON TOKYO; Doolittle Led U. S. Plane Attack" with subhead and photo of Doolittle. (see) Nice for display. This was when it was first repor... See More
Eve of the Pearl Harbor attack...
Item #685543
December 06, 1941
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 6, 1941
* Pre Pearl Harbor attack on America
* Dated December 6, 1941 (EVE)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "JAPAN RENEWS U. S. ATTACKS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete in 20 pages, light toning, little wear and archival strengthening at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes alon... See More
Planning for surrender in 1945...
Item #685511
August 12, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 12, 1945
* Japan's surrender terms stated
* Douglas MacArthur to be in charge
* V-J Day days away
The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES TO LET HIROHITO REMAIN SUBJECT TO OCCUPATION CHIEF; M'ARTHUR IS SLATED FOR POST" with various related subheads and a photo of: "Gen. Douglas MacArthur" .
Complete 1st section with 44 page... See More
MacArthur lands in Japan....
Item #685427
August 31, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 31, 1945
* United States Marines land on Japan
* General Douglas MacArthur takes control
* World War II American Occupation begins
The front page has a nice banner headline announcing: "M'ARTHUR OPENS HEADQUARTERS IN YOKOHAMA; FINDS JAPANESE ACTING IN FULL 'GOOD FAITH'; FREED PRISONERS CHARGE BRUTALITY BY FOE" with many subheads and related ... See More
1942 Doolittle raid of Japan.... Executions revealed...
Item #685399
April 23, 1943
DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, April 23, 1943
* re. The famous Doolittle raid of Japan
* U.S. Army Air Force B-25B Mitchell bombers
* Realization of Japanese executions
The front page has a two column heading: "U.S. senators, Doolittle cry for Jap raids" (see) This was when it was first reported that the Japanese has executed some American airmen that were captured during the Doolittl... See More
U.S. ignorant of the "White Race" in 1940 ?...
Item #685393
October 03, 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
1943 USS Ranger sinking hoax by Germany...
Item #685392
April 26, 1943
DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, April 26, 1943
* USS Ranger (CV-4) Sinking hoax by Nazis
* United States Navy aircraft carrier - WWII
The front page has a five column heading: "Sub claims U. S. carrier" with subhead: "Ranger sunk by U-boat say Nazis" (see)
Other World War II reporting. Complete with 32 pages, larger tabloid size measuring 19 x 13 inches, light toning and mino... See More
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