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World War II camp newspaper from The Philippines...
World War II camp newspaper from The Philippines...
Item # 697546
November 28, 1945
CEBU, presumably published at or near the city of Cebu, Philippine Islands, Nov. 6, 1944 The dateline notes: "An Army Daily" with the back page noting: "Vol. 1, no. 143. Published by Information-Education Sec. Hq., Base G. Sgt. Dale Kramer, Editor".
This was one of the various "camp" newspapers from WWII printed on small sheets by a mimeograph machine. As of this date the liberation efforts for The Philippines were underway, begun when General MacArthur famously waded ashore on October 20, 1944, but would not be formally realized until July 5, 1945.
The banner headline notes: "JAP COMMIT BIG AIR FORCE TO LEYTE FIGHT" with various related reports on both sides.
Complete as a single sheet, 8 by 13 inches, very nice condition.
Category: World War II
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