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A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
A Nazi newspaper from a British island...
Item # 691286
November 29, 1941
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Nov. 29, 1941
* Rare German occupation periodical
* One week prior to Pearl Harbor attack
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
Among the front page reports are: "German Troops Break Through Strong Soviet Defenses" "Many British Tanks Destroyed in North African Battle" "Europe's Economic Situation in the Fall of 1941" "Never Can Bolshevism & Christianity be United" and more.
More war-related content inside.
Four pages, good condition.
AI notes: During World War II, from June 1940 to May 1945, the Island of Guernsey was under German occupation, and newspapers like The Star continued to publish under strict censorship. The German authorities monitored all content, forbidding criticism of the occupiers and requiring that news align with their directives, often including propaganda to maintain control over the local population. Despite these restrictions, The Star remained an essential source of information for island residents, reporting on community events, official announcements, and daily life, while carefully avoiding forbidden topics. Its continued publication provided a vital link for the local population, offering guidance on rationing, regulations, and other practical matters, and after liberation in May 1945, it resumed normal editorial freedom, preserving its role as a central voice in Guernsey’s public life.
Category: World War II
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