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11 October 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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 Allies advancing in Italy; Goebbels claiming that the Allies were supporting Yugoslavian guerilla forces; Russian army learning of German army intentions in Crimea; and other news. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.041

31 January 1944

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: 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 Allies fighting against the Japanese army in Burma. Also included is the column, Bearing Up.

GLC09619.052

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