15 March 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

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Title: 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 side contains articles related to Hitler's absence at Germany's Heroes Day; Pope Pius XI requests that Rome be spared from military fighting; Czech guerrilla warfare and other news. Also included is the column, Farmers Market Today.

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27 March 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

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Title: 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 side contains articles related to a Los Angeles-native, Albert A. Anselmo recounting a Nazi raid in Europe; and other attacks against the Nazi army through Europe. Also included is the column, Farmers Market Today.

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3 April 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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 of Rome; raids against the Nazis and other news. Also included is the column, Farmers Market Today.

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10 April 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

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Title: 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 resources depleting; an advertisement for women to not waste materials; raids against the Nazi army and other news. Also included is the column, Farmers Market Today.

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17 April 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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 Philippines, etc. are shown and distances between them are given. To show the immense distances between these locations, a map of the continental United States is super-imposed in the middle, fitting between the major island chains with plenty of room to spare. The 3000 mile distance between New York and California is dwarfed by the 3500 miles between…

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1 May 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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8 May 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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15 May 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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29 May 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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7 August 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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24 July 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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14 August 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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28 August 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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25 September 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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16 October 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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30 October 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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13 November 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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20 November 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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11 December 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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8 January 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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12 January 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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29 January 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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12 February 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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19 February 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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26 February 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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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