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Operation Torch... French North Africa...



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November 09, 1942

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 9, 1942 

* Operation Torch
* French North Africa
* Capture of Algiers, Algeria


The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. SEIZES AFRICAN BEACHHEADS AND AIRPORTS; VICHY NAVY RESISTING; ALGIERS CAPITULATES; PETAIN, PROTESTING, SEVERS RELATIONS WITH US" with subheads and related map. Lengthy coverage continues inside with photos. 1st report coverage on Operation Torch, the British-American invasion of French North Africa.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much more on World War II. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Very nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century