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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: "U.S. 1st Army Advances In Fighting For Duren" "Resistance Weakening Along Roer" and more.
Page 7 has a two column photo with text that begins with: "Named The Outstanding Football Player of 1944..." (see)
Eight pages, nice condition.

Category: World War II