Nazis attack the Athenia... World War II begins...
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 5, 1939
- SS Athenia, 1st British ship sunk by Germany
- World War II at the beginning - WWII
- Britain and France entering the war
The front page has a banner heading: "ATHENIA REPORTED SHELLED" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.
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