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USS Reuben James sunk.... 1st U.S. warship...



Item # 709740

October 31, 1941

NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, October 31, 1941 

* USS Reuben James sunk (Early 1st report) 
* 1st American warship casualty of WWII
 

The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "U.S. DESTROYER SUNK; Torpedoed Ship Had 120 Aboard" with subhead and photo. (see images) Nice for display. First report coverage on the sinking of the USS Reuben James, the 1st U.S. warship casualty of World War II.
Complete with 40 pages, light toning, a little spine wear with some small binding holes, generally nice.

Category: World War II