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NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, June 24, 1940

* France-Italy armistice
* Dictator Benito Mussolini 
* Battle of France conclusion

The front page has a nice banner headline: "FRENCH ACCEPT DUCE'S TERMS, FIGHTING TO CEASE TONIGHT" with subheads. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: This June 24, 1940, issue of the New York World-Telegram serves as an extraordinary historical time capsule, capturing the precise…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 12, 1940 

* Battle of Britain
* London bombings
* WWII Nazi bombers

The top of the front page has a banner headline: "BRITAIN FIGHTS 400 RAIDERS; Great Air Battles Rage Over 300 Miles of Channel Coast" with subheads. (see images) Related map is on page 2.
Complete with all 30 pages, some archival mending throughout, some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in nice, displayable condition.

background: On August 12, 1940, during the Battle of…

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, April 9, 1940

* Germany invades Norway & Denmark
* Operation Weserübung - World War II

The front page has a nice banner headline: "Norway at War With Nazis! Germans Take Over Denmark" with subheads and related map. (see images) Good for display.
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: On April 8, 1940, Operation Weserübung — the German invasion of Denmark and…

NEW YORK POST, July 7, 1940

* Adolf Hitler gets a hero's welcome 
* Returns to Berlin from the conquered war front
* Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium & France

The front page has a two column heading: "The Conqueror Returns" (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally in very nice condition.

background: On July 6, 1940, Adolf Hitler returned to Berlin, Germany, after eight weeks overseeing the German military…

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, 5th WAR EXTRA, June 10, 1940

* Italy enters World War II - WWII (1st report)
* Benito Mussolini's announcement

The front page has a nice banner headline above the masthead in large lettering: "DUCE DECLARES WAR" with lead-in: "Italians Invade South Europe". (see images) Nice for display.
Complete 1st section only with all 16 pages, good condition.

wikipedia notes: On 10 June 1940, as the French government fled to Bordeaux before the German invasion,…

THE HOBO NEWS, New York, November, 1940  An interesting monthly "street" newspaper that existed from 1936 to 1948, distributed by street sellers in bohemian areas.  It was produced in part by hobos.
The front page is dramatic with: "TO HELL WITH HITLER - Public Enemy No. 1" with a cartoonish print of Hitler as a wolf. The back page is equally as dramatic, showing Churchill about to behead Hitler with an ax.
Complete in 20 pages, tabloid-size, very nice condition.

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 1, 1940

* German occupation of the Channel Islands (1st report)
* Islands of Guernsey & Jersey - English Channel

The top front page has a six column headline: "NAZIS OCCUPY TWO BRITISH ISLANDS" with subheads. (see images) Two blurry photos of Hitler in conquered Paris, France.
Complete with 20+ pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes and some wear along the spine, otherwise very nice.

wikipedia notes: The Channel Islands were occupied by…

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 nice banner headline: "HITLER SWEARS TO CRUSH BRITAIN WITH GIANT NIGHT-RAIDING FORCES" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 44 pages, a few archival mends along the right margin, a little margin wear with tiny binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, June 20, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page is a photo of British & French troops evcuating Dunkirk, France. More on this inside.
Pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 show photos of "Hitler On The Front"
Tabloid size, complete in 16 pages, nice condition.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, Sept. 12, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows a British warship being shelled at from the occupied French coast. Inside pages have various war-related photos, at least one of which shows Adolf Hitler.
Tabloid size, complete in 24 pages, nice condition.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, Sept. 19, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows German pilots returning from a bombing mission over England. Several photos show the results of the bombing raids, known as the "Battle of Britain".
Tabloid size, complete in 32 pages, nice condition.

BERLINER ILLUSTRIRTE ZEITUNG, Germany, Oct. 10, 1940  This was the Life magazine of Germany, filled with various photos.
The full front page shows the Nazi bombing of London and flying people. Photos include includes more on the London bombing, plus photo on the Berlin-Rome-Tokyo Pact by the 3 ministers and Adolf Hitler. Other war-related photos.
There are 12 pages at the middle that are missing so present are 20 of 32 pages. Tabloid size, nice e condition.

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 Left Flank Lost by Allies" with related subheads and photo of King Leopold III. (see images) Great for display. More on…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, July 11, 1940

* Battle of Britain begins (1st report)
* German bombers over United Kingdom

The top of the front page has a four column headline: "GERMANS BOMB ENGLAND FROM COAST TO COAST; TOWNS MACHINE GUNNED" with subheads. (see images) First report coverage on the beginning of the "Battle of Britain" with the attack by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe).
Complete with 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 20, 1940

* Boxer Tony Zale victory
* Boxing middleweight title fight
* 1st time a World champion
* Adolph Hitler speech
* "Peace of Destruction"
* Reichstag building, Berlin

The front page has a five column heading: "British Call Hitler's Peace Offer 'Old Stuff'" with subheads. (see images) Large portion of the speech on page 6. Two related photos on the back page.
The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "Tony Zale Wins Crown;…

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.

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 graphic appeal: "1,050 Missiles Fall On Capital And Its Suburbs", Allies Steeling Selves to Meet Nazi Onslaught", and "Floods Making…

DEUTSCHE JUGENDBURG, Germany, June, 1940  The title translates to: "German Youth Castle". Based on the content & photos within this would appear to be a publication for the Nazi Youth.
Sixteen pages, 8 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, nice condition.

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.

BERLINER ILLUSETRIRTE ZEITUNG (Berlin Illustrated Newspaper), Germany, March 7, 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 has some war-related photos. The issue is focused on Nazi propaganda.
Tabloid-size, complete in about 40 pages, nice condition.

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, complete in about 40 pages, wear at the margins, otherwise good condition.

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 little margin wear, generally in good condition.

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, archival mend along the bottom margin, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, April 9, 1940

* Germany invades Norway & Denmark
* Operation Weserübung - World War II

The front page has a nice banner headline: "AIR BATTLE ON OVER OSLO; Capital Surrendered Without a Fight; FLEETS CLASH OFF NORWEGIAN COAST" with subhead and related photo. (see) More on pages 2 & 3.
Complete with all 34 pages, some spine wear, small library stamp within masthead, generally in good condition. Nice for display.

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, 5th WAR EXTRA, June 13, 1940 

* Fall of Paris, France
* World War II Germans

The front page has a nice headline above the masthead: "TROOPS QUIT PARIS; PLAN CITY SURRENDER" with subheads. Great for display.
Incomplete issue containing 8 of the 12 pages of the 1st section only, minor margin and central fold wear, generally very nice.

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.

LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, June 12, 1940

* Great WWII reporting!
* War Extra - Battle on Marne... Italy attacks Geneva

The top of the front page has: "WAR EXTRA", followed by the dramatic 2-line, near-full-banner headline: "BATTLE ON MARNE; ITALY BOMBS GENEVA". Additional headlines include: "Rain Helps French Slow Nazi Attacks; Duce Bases Blasted", with additional subheads and text.
The inside has multiple maps and additional related articles.
Includes only the outer leaf which is detached…

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 population was most prevalent.
Rare to find such reports in newspapers at this time as the reality of the holocaust was…

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.

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 War II. Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

(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.

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.

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 with photo.
Complete 1st section only with 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 15, 1940

* Warsaw, Poland Ghetto established
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Nazi-occupied Europe

This 80+ page Sunday edition newspaper has small one column headlines on page 7 that read: "New Warsaw Ghetto Described In Berlin" and "Jews May Leave Walled Area Only With Nazi Permit". Brief coverage on establishment & description of the largest Jewish Ghetto in Nazi-occupied Europe. Most of the residents in this famous area would eventually be exterminated by…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 27, 1940

* Nazis capture Boulogne France
* World War II era

This 28 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "BOULOGNE FALLS AFTER 3-DAY SIEGE" with subheads. See photos for additional information.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little spine wear, otherwise good.

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 II. Light browning, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: On 10 June 1940, as the French…

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 banner headline announces the plight of the residents: "LIVING UNDER SIEGE CONDITIONS" "Control President &…