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Great headline from the occupied Philippine Islands...
Great headline from the occupied Philippine Islands...
Item # 697533
April 22, 1945
MANILA FREE PHILIPPINES--EXTRA, Manila, April 22, 1945
* During the liberation by the allies
* Berlin, the last holdout of the Nazis
A very rare title that began on February 9, 1945 during the liberation efforts of the Philippines, existing thru Sept. 3, 1945, just one day after the official surrender of Japan ending World War II. It was published by the Psychological Warfare Branch.
The liberation began on October 20, 1944 and the U.S. First Calvary arrived at Manila on February 3, 1945. Major inroads by the Allies were made by mid-June with the Philippines being officially liberated on July 5, 1945.
This issue announces quite boldly in red ink: "ALLIES IN BERLIN" and: "Nazis Say Reds In Capital" with a photo of "Marshal Stalin" and one of the Red Army entering Berlin's outskirts. Over half of the back page is a photo of: "Bombs On Berlin..." showing American Liberators dropping bombs on Berlin.
Great to have this notable report in a newspaper from a city still very much involved in World War II.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 9 3/4 by 12 3/4 inches, small enough to be easily displayed or framed. Good condition.
Category: World War II
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