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Totaler Krieg
13 pages of German language leaflets
Dangers Not Over/Syria for Syrians
A newspaper cutting reporting Winston Churchill on two wartime related issues. The first is about the continued threat from U-boats and the second an explanation about Britain's role in Syria.
Concentration Camp Survivors at Stalag 3A name 30 German war criminals
A detailed description of atrocities committed by the Germans.
Luckenwalde Intelligence Summary
A series of documents detailing events at Luckenwalde in the final stages of the war.
Liberation of Stalag 3A
A detailed account of the events from April 19th to May 9th 1945.
Wir fahren nach Engelland! Oder: Der Drang nach Osten
The leaflet observes that Hitler has attacked Russia on 22nd June 1941 despite a non-aggression pact. It outlines the consequences of this action in terms of civilian and military deaths. This move belies various claims from Hitler about the war in…
Drei Machte ein Kriegsziel
The leaflet observes that Britain has been joined by the United States and Soviet Union with their leaders sharing Churchill’s vision and words, seeking freedom and peace for all people. Churchill has undertaken to help everyone who fights against…
Hitler oder Roosevelt? Wem glaubst du?
The leaflet contrasts Hitler’s assertions of Germany’s final victory with Roosevelt’s announcement (March 1941) of the United States’ commitment until victory to supply immediate, all-out military supplies and food to Britain, Greece, China…
London Crowds 'See in' The Official VE Day
Daily Express newspaper report on VE day.
This stone was unlaid at Dusseldorf by 61 sqd
Cartoon of the aftermath of an operation with a Lancaster flying overhead. It shows Hitler and Goering holding a candle in a holder lighting up a ruined building on which has been inscribed 'This stone was unlaid at Dusseldorf by 61 sqn F/sgt Turner,…
Ocean Daily News, 29 June 1943
A news sheet sold on the troopship returning to the UK.
Miscellaneous Sketches
Sketches of a torch, an aeroplane and Hitler's head.
Miscellaneous Sketches
Sketches of a scout, tanks, mens' heads and Hitler.
Elizabethan News
A newspaper published on the troopship enroute to North America.
The Daily Star June 8, 1944
A copy of The Star two days after D-Day. It contains war news, adverts, cartoons, local news and intimations.
Hitler pursuit un mirage sanglant
Article regards German claims of any victory over Moscow and the Russian army to be false. It points to a number of German spokespersons from Hitler himself to German press or radio making false reports of victory. Six examples of false claims are…
Le Courrier de l’Air No. 28, 1941
Describes how German army’s progression around Moscow is not as rapid or complete as indicated by propaganda from Berlin. They are meeting tenacious defence from Russia, preventing the German infantry from joining the Panzer Divisions. Suggests…
Nicht euer Kind
Describes the effects of sowing hatred. Hitler had talked about war for 20 years, prepared for 7 years and started it on 1st September 1939. The people whose land he has occupied and attacked are said to hate him. An ever increasing hatred is…
Hitler oder Roosevelt? Wem glaubst du?
The leaflet contrasts Hitler’s repeated declaration on 16th March 1941 that Germany would achieve the final victory with that of Roosevelt on 16th [15th] March 1941, announcing America’s total commitment until total victory.
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German War Over
A newspaper with details of the end of the war with Germany.
World and War News
German propaganda news from Berlin. The lead article refers to the plot to assassinate Hitler. Home news in brief is a collection of negative stories about Britain.
Battle of France Starts in the Air
A report on RAF operations over France. The tank depot at Mailly was attacked as were railways, aircraft stores and an ammunition dump.
Centurion Lancaster ME746 Roger Squared
A document referring to the DSO awarded to Lancaster ME746 AS-R2 (Roger Squared). It describes some of the operations undertaken and its maintenance by Dennis.
Leaflet - the Hitler menace
Leaflet describing threat from Hitler with items; don't be fooled, why does Hitler want Czechoslovakia destroyed, would Britain be safe, why do we accuse Hitler thus, annihilation of France, will giving way to Hitler give us peace, if we stand firm.
Newspaper Cuttings, London Transport Ticket and Propaganda Leaflets
Seven items from a scrapbook. Items 1 and 2 are newspaper cuttings about operations that Ernest was involved in. They are captioned 'Cuttings from daily papers of raids on which my crew were engaged'. Item 3 is a London Transport ticket, captioned…