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Imperial Tokyo, Heart of Japan and No. 1 Pacific Target

One newsmap entitled, "Imperial Tokyo, Heart of Japan and No. 1 Pacific Target" dated, December 11, 1944.

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[Excerpt from Time Magazine, August 14, 1944]

Four pages excerpted from a section in Time Magazine entitled, "Foreign News: World Battlefronts." Provides updates of the Nazi military, fighting in the South Pacific, bombing in London and politics.

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What Allies Face in Any Attempt to Open Second Front in Europe

One newsmap entitled, "What Allies Face in Any Attempt to Open Second Front in Europe" dated October 12, 1942. Consists of a map of England and Nazi-occupied France with legends over parts of the countries of recent war events. Reverse side are of...

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Here's a History of War Since America Entered Conflict a Year Ago

One newsmap entitled, "Here's a History of War Since America Entered Conflict a Year Ago" dated December 7, 1942. Consists of a globe with a timeline drawn throughout detailing how the United States entered the war after the bombing at Pearl Harbor...

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First Stages of an Important Campaign Are Under Way in Burma

One newsmap entitled, "First Stages of an Important Campaign Are Under Way in Burma" dated January 25, 1943. Consists of a map of Burma where the Japanese army are attempting to displace people to colonize it. Reverse side is of articles featuring...

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The War Week

One newspaper section entitled, "The War Week" dated February 21, 1943. Consists of articles detailing news of war fronts and the possibility of bombing Tokyo. Center of page is an illustration of Tokyo as a target. Reverse side contains articles...

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Nazis Being Forced From Offensive to Defensive Position

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Being Forced From Offensive to Defensive Position" dated February 22, 1943. Consists of a map of Germany with legends detailing how the Nazi army has set up defenses around its borders and other territories. Reverse side...

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Red, Halted in the South, Push On at North, Central Fronts

One newsmap entitled, "Red, Halted in the South, Push On at North, Central Fronts" dated March 15, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia depicted pushing towards Finland, Lithuania, and Estonia. Reverse side contains articles related to destruction of...

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Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North" dated March 22, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia's timeline moving its front back and forth through Europe. Reverse side contains articles related to Charles de Gaulle...

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Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive" dated March 8, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the Japanese army moving through New Britain and other islands off the coast of Australia. Reverse side contains articles...

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Sustained Attacks Push Bomb-Sowing Level to New High

One newsmap entitled, "Sustained Attacks Push Bomb-Sowing Level to New High" dated March 29, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the British army carrying out raids to France and Germany since February 1943. Reverse side contains articles related...

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Growing Jap Strength in Aleutians Spotlights Aleutians Alaska

One newsmap entitled, "Growing Jap Strength in Aleutians Spotlights Aleutians Alaska" dated April 19, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the invasion and occupation of the Aleutian Islands by the Japanese army. Reverse side contains articles related...

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Will Hitler Pick Sweden and Finland for Summer Fronts?

One newsmap entitled, "Will Hitler Pick Sweden and Finland for Summer Fronts?" dated May 10, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the German army's strategies as they push through to Sweden and Finland. Reverse side contains articles related to fighting...

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New Smash at Japs May End Lull in South Pacific Warfare

One newsmap entitled, "New Smash at Japs May End Lull in South Pacific Warfare" dated April 12, 1943. Consists of a map depicting possible offensive tatics of Allies against the Japanese army in the South Pacific. Reverse side contains articles...

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Invasion of Lowlands One of Shortest Routes to Berlin

One newsmap entitled, "Invasion of Lowlands One of Shortest Routes to Berlin" dated May 31, 1943. Consists of a map depicting Allies strategy to invade Berlin. Reverse side contains articles related to a Nazi-attack against a church in England that...

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Effects of An Invasion of Norway Would Be Far Reaching

One newsmap entitled, "Effects of An Invasion of Norway Would Be Far Reaching" dated June 7, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the benefits of attacking Norway. On reverse side contains articles related to submarine attacks against the Nazis off the...

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Kiska, After Summer of Softening Up, RIpe for Invasion

One newsmap entitled, "Kiska, After Summer of Softening Up, RIpe for Invasion" dated , August 18, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the island of Kiska where there were up to 12,000 abandoned Japanese soldiers left. On reverse side contains articles...

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Camps Where Japs Hold Allied Soldiers and Civilians

One newsmap entitled, "Camps Where Japs Hold Allied Soldiers and Civilians" dated, August 27, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the camps where the Japanese army were holding American soldiers. On reverse side contains articles related to the bomb...

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Germans Camps Where Nazis Hold Allied Prisoners of War

One newsmap entitled, "Germans Camps Where Nazis Hold Allied Prisoners of War" dated, September 4, 1943. Consists of a map depicting prisoner of war camps in Germany. On reverse side contains articles related to Americans defeating the Nazis in 40...

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Russian Might Smashing Nazis Back Across Dnieper River

One newsmap entitled, "Russian Might Smashing Nazis Back Across Dnieper River" dated, September 27, 1943. Consists of a map depicting Russian army fighting along the Dnieper River. On reverse side contains articles related to Americans aiding Italian...

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Mountbatten's Air, Sea and Land Forces Ready to Hit Burma

One newsmap entitled, "Mountbatten's Air, Sea and Land Forces Ready to Hit Burma" dated, October 11, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the British fleet moving towards Burma to remove Japanese forces. On reverse side contains articles related to...

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Allies Prepare to Strike by Land and Air Through China

One newsmap entitled, "Allies Prepare to Strike by Land and Air Through China" dated, November 8, 1943. Consists of a map depicting possible Allied offensive tactics from China. On reverse side contains articles related to an American pilot, Claude...

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Allied Activity in Aegean Sea Points to Balkan Offensive

One newsmap entitled, "Allied Activity in Aegean Sea Points to Balkan Offensive" dated, November 1, 1943.

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New American Thrusts Seals Japs' Doom in the Solomons

One newsmap entitled, "New American Thrusts Seals Japs' Doom in the Solomons" dated, November 29, 1943. Consists of a map depicting Allies offensive tactics to reach Bougainville, site of Japanese military holdings. Reverse side contains articles...

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Balkans Cringe Under New Allied Threat from the South

One newsmap entitled, "Balkans Cringe Under New Allied Threat from the South" dated, December 20, 1943. Consists of a map depicting possibilites of offensive strategies with Turkey's aid to the Allies. Reverse side contains articles related to...

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Japanese Life Lines Suffering Death of a Thousand Cuts

One newsmap entitled, "Japanese Life Lines Suffering Death of a Thousand Cuts" dated, December 27, 1943. Consists of a map depicting tactics in submarine fighting against the Japanese navy. Reverse side contains articles related to bomb attacks...

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Japs Back Into Main Defense Zone for Showdown Fight

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Back Into Main Defense Zone for Showdown Fight" dated, October 25, 1943. Consists of a map depicting tactics in offensive tactics for Allied military to attack Tokyo from Rabaul. Reverse side contains articles related to...

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Allied Drive in New Britain Pulling Fangs from Rabaul

One newsmap entitled, "Allied Drive in New Britain Pulling Fangs from Rabaul" dated, January 3, 1944. Consists of a map depicting updates of Japanese military offensive tactics for protecting Rabaul base. Reverse side contains articles related to...

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Western Coast of Europe Waits a Western Invasion

One newsmap entitled, "Western Coast of Europe Waits a Western Invasion" dated, January 3, 1944. Consists of a map depicting the English Channel showing England, France, and the Low Countries. Routes of possible Allied invasion are shown, such as...

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Nazis Face Disaster as Russians Smash on Towards Warsaw

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Face Disaster as Russians Smash on Towards Warsaw" dated, January 17, 1944. Consists of a map depicting the Russian army takeover of Kyiv and future movement towards Warsaw on the road to Berlin. Reverse side contains...

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Will Japan Heed Hitler's Plea for an Attack on Siberia?

One newsmap entitled, "Will Japan Heed Hitler's Plea for an Attack on Siberia?" dated, January 24, 1944. Consists of a map of East Asia including Russian Far East, China, Manchuria, and Japan. Includes possible American counter-manuevers from the...

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Marshall Islands May Be Next Step on Stairway to Tokyo

One newsmap entitled, "Marshall Islands May Be Next Step on Stairway to Tokyo" dated, January 31, 1944. Consists of a map depicting updates of strategic goals of the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Reverse side contains articles related to...

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American Sea Power Threatens Japs in North Pacific

One newsmap entitled, "American Sea Power Threatens Japs in North Pacific" dated, February 14, 1944. Consists of a map depicting Paramushiru Island in the Kuril Island chain as the Japanese staging grounds for North Pacific. Indicated are possible...

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Sea and Air Power Turned on Japs Guarding China Path

One newsmap entitled, "Sea and Air Power Turned on Japs Guarding China Path" dated, February 21, 1944. Consists of a map depicting the possible routes Allies may take from New Guinea to Japan, Wake to China where Americans would take Japanese...

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Russian Fleet Poised to Slash Nazis' Baltic Sea Routes

One newsmap entitled, "Russian Fleet Poised to Slash Nazis' Baltic Sea Routes" dated, February 28, 1944. Consists of a map depicting possible routes that the Russian navy may take surrounding the Baltic Sea. Reverse side contains articles related to...

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MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines

One newsmap entitled, "MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines" dated, March 6, 1944. Consists of a map depicting General MacArthur's offensive tactic for attacking the Philippines. Reverse side contains articles related to...

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Americans Ready to Settle Score with Japs on Wake

One newsmap entitled, "MacArthur Moves Into Position for Assault on Philippines" dated, March 15, 1944. Consists of a map depicting an overview of Wake Atoll where the Americans were planning an offensive attack against the Japanese military. Reverse...

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Allies Race Against Time and Japs for Grip on Burma

One newsmap entitled, "Allies Race Against Time and Japs for Grip on Burma" dated, April 3, 1944. Consists of a map depicting effects of the Battle of Burma on both the Allies and Axis. Reverse side contains articles related to bombing in the suburbs...

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Palau Raid Puts U.S. in Striking Distance of Philippines

One newsmap entitled, "Palau Raid Puts U.S. in Striking Distance of Philippines" dated, April 10, 1944. Consists of a map depicting tactics for destabilizing the Japanese base of Palau. Reverse side contains articles related to main Nazi army...

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Scope of American Sea and Air Operations in the Pacific

One newsmap entitled, "Scope of American Sea and Air Operations in the Pacific" dated, April 17, 1944. Map of the Pacific Ocean from China to Hawaii, the Kuriles to Australia. Major islands and locations such as Toyko, Pearl Harbor, Guam, the...

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Giant Allied Force Massed for Possible Blow at Singapore

One newsmap entitled, "Giant Allied Force Massed for Possible Blow at Singapore" dated, May 1, 1944.

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Allied Drives Trace Pattern of Defeat for the Japanese

One newsmap entitled, "Allied Drives Trace Pattern of Defeat for the Japanese" dated, May 8, 1944.

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Japs Move Fast to Set Stage for Decisive China Battles

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Move Fast to Set Stage for Decisive China Battles" dated, May 15, 1944.

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Japs Retreat 1000 Miles Before Allied Drive to Philippines

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Retreat 1000 Miles Before Allied Drive to Philippines" dated, May 29, 1944.

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Swift-Moving Allies Launch Drive Into Central France

One newsmap entitled, "Swift-Moving Allies Launch Drive Into Central France" dated, August 7, 1944.

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Yanks Turn on Guam, First U.S. Possession Taken By Japs

One newsmap entitled, "Yanks Turn on Guam, First U.S. Possession Taken By Japs" dated, July 24, 1944.

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Bombers Over Philippines Herald MacArthur's Approach

One newsmap entitled, "Bombers Over Philippines Herald MacArthur's Approach" dated, August 14, 1944.

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Day of Reckoning Near for Jap Conquerors of Philippines

One newsmap entitled, "Day of Reckoning Near for Jap Conquerors of Philippines" dated, August 28, 1944.

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Pacific War Sweeps to Japan's Immediate Island Outposts

One newsmap entitled, "Pacific War Sweeps to Japan's Immediate Island Outposts" dated, September 25, 1944.

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Japs' Last Island Barrier Before the Philippines Crumble

One newsmap entitled, "Japs' Last Island Barrier Before the Philippines Crumble" dated, October 16, 1944.

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Naval Victory Clears Sea Lanes to Japs' Last Island Forts

One newsmap entitled, "Naval Victory Clears Sea Lanes to Japs' Last Island Forts" dated, October 30, 1944.

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Finish of Hungary, Hitler's Last Major Satellite, in Sight

One newsmap entitled, "Finish of Hungary, Hitler's Last Major Satellite, in Sight" dated, November 13, 1944.

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Allies Make Mighty Bid for Victory on the Western Front

One newsmap entitled, "Allies Make Mighty Bid for Victory on the Western Front" dated, November 20, 1944.

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Where Great Counterdrive May Turn Into Nazi Disaster

One newsmap entitled, "Where Great Counterdrive May Turn Into Nazi Disaster" dated, January 8, 1945.

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Russia Makes Her Greatest Bid for Decision Over Nazis

One newsmap entitled, "Russia Makes Her Greatest Bid for Decision Over Nazis" dated, January 12, 1945.

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Manila, Strategic and Political Prize, Near Yanks' Grasp

One newsmap entitled, "Manila, Strategic and Political Prize, Near Yanks' Grasp" dated, January 29, 1945.

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Two-Way Invasion Puts Germany in Tactical Dilemma

One newsmap entitled, "Two-Way Invasion Puts Germany in Tactical Dilemma" dated, February 12, 1945.

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Japan's Last Citadels Feel Weight of American Power

One newsmap entitled, "Japan's Last Citadels Feel Weight of American Power" dated, February 19, 1945.

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Three Island Chains Poit the Way to Japan's Homeland

One newsmap entitled, "Three Island Chains Poit the Way to Japan's Homeland" dated, February 26, 1945.

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Will Nazis Make Last Stand in Mountain Refuge to South?

One newsmap entitled, "Will Nazis Make Last Stand in Mountain Refuge to South?" dated, March 5, 1945.

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German Defenses Collapsing Under Triphammer Blows

One newsmap entitled, "German Defenses Collapsing Under Triphammer Blows" dated, April 2, 1945.

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Allied Battle for Berlin Develops on Elbe River Line

One newsmap entitled, "Allied Battle for Berlin Develops on Elbe River Line" dated, April 9, 1945.

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Japan's Millions to Feel Full Weight of U.S. Air Power

One newsmap entitled, "Japan's Millions to Feel Full Weight of U.S. Air Power" dated, May 14, 1945.

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Southern Asia and Indies Are Slipping From Jap's Grasp

One newsmap entitled, "Southern Asia and Indies Are Slipping From Jap's Grasp" dated, June 4, 1945.

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Will American Forces Land Next on the Coast of China?

One newsmap entitled, "Will American Forces Land Next on the Coast of China?" dated, June 11, 1945.

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Are Japanese Preparing to Make Major Stand in Asia?

One newsmap entitled, "Are Japanese Preparing to Make Major Stand in Asia?" dated, June 18, 1945.

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Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each

One newsmap entitled, "Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each" dated, June 25, 1945.

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Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire

One newsmap entitled, "Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire" dated, July 23, 1945.

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Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources

One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, July 30, 1945.

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Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources

One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, August 6, 1945.

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Pictorial Review

One issue of the Los Angeles Examiner entitled, "Pictorial Review" dated, June 11, 1944. Contains illustrations by artist Louis Biedermann depicting frontline combats during World War II. Following the Pictorial Review are news articles related to...

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Today's War

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Today's Review" dated, June 21, 1944. Contains photographs related to soldiers and combat in Burma, Cherbourg, the French coast, Saipan, and Caen.

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Daily News

One issue of the Daily News dated May 1, 1945. The newspaper is a special printing announcing the death of Adolf Hitler. Articles printed pertain to the Axis reaction; chances of parley; a petition sent by Jewish and Black people who request banning...

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Los Angeles Times [Vol. LXIV (August 15, 1945)]

One issue of the Los Angeles Times dated August 15, 1945. Articles printed pertain to the end of World War II; the surrender of the Japanese Army; photo essay and outline illustrating the events of fighting in the Pacific; celebration in Los Angeles...

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[Collection of letters belonging to Daniel B. Landau, n.d., 1935-1959][Decimalized .001-.505]

Collection of 713 items dated 1935-1959 belonging to Daniel B. Landau and Dorothy K. Landau. Consists of letters, newspaper clippings, financial documents and greeting cards. Primary bulk of collection is of correspondence sent between Daniel B...

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Germany Learned Nothing from the World War

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Germany Learned Nothing from the World War." Pertains Germany's involvement during World War I.

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[Photograph album belonging to William Jenkins, 1923-1925]

One photograph album dated 1923-1925 belonging to William Jenkins. Album contains 387 photographs related to training with the 17th Co. Marines; fellow service members; tourism and recreational activities. Places depicted include the Phillippines...

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[Photograph album belonging to William Jenkins, 1942-1943]

One photograph album dated 1942-1943 belonging to William Jenkins. Album contains 129 photographs of offiicial military images depicting U.S. stationed and fighting in the Guadalcanal. Pictures are credited to the U.S. National Guard, U.S. Navy, and...

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to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses that she is a strong woman. Mentions that he has seen action fighting against Japanese...

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Russians Blow Echo Through Hitler's Unsteady Balkans

One newsmap entitled, "Russians Blow Echo Through Hitler's Unsteady Balkans" dated, March 27, 1944. Consists of a map depicting the German army losing its borders in the Ukraine to the Russian army and possible moving front towards Romania. Reverse...

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