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8 August 1944

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Newspaper clipping

Title: Allied Array in Normandy

One image from an article dated August 8 depciting workers from the West Coast praying for servicemen abroad. Photographed are both men and women.

GLC09619.004

8 August 1944

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Magazine

Title: Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles

One photo essay entitled, "Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles" dated August 8, 1944. Essay is a feature on General Omar Nelson Bradley. Contains a portrait of Bradley and photographs soldiers from the 34th Division training and serving in Europe. Also includes an advertisment for white vinegar geared towards housewives.

GLC09619.010

8 August 1944

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Magazine

Title: Troop Train

One photo essay entitled, "Troop Train" dated August 8, 1944. Pertains to troop trains which move servicemen, military vehicles and weapons around the country. Last page contains an account entitled, "Jungle Adventure" written by Sidney James. This recounts the experience of four men stuck in a skirmish for ten months in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea.

GLC09619.011

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