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Unbeschränkter Nationaler Notstand
President Roosevelt’s address to the American people is reproduced. He describes the steps being taken to respond to what he calls an unprecedented national emergency, preparing the military, navy and civil protection to protect American interests…
Sternenbanner 14 September 1944
The Allies’ summer offensive is outlined, with five European capitals liberated and six allied army groups threatening Berlin from the western border. Further countries are fighting back.
There is a description of allied army successes in the…
There is a description of allied army successes in the…
Union Jack newspaper, 8 May 1945
Copy of the Western Italy edition of the newspaper, Special Edition reporting Victory in Europe Day. Contains articles on various repercussions around Europe, 'The Great Alliance", a report of the invasion campaign, of Britain's war and of the…
Wing Commander Guy Gibson with Vice-President Henry Wallace
Guy Gibson shaking hands with Vice-President Wallace at the 12th Forum on Current Problems, sponsored by the NY Herald-Tribune. The photograph is captioned 'Acme Newspictures inc photograph of Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO* DFC* On an American…
News for Luxembourg
A leaflet in Luxembourgish with news of the war.
Le Courrier de l'Air, 24 Novembre 1942
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The publication refers to the complex operation [Torch] drawn up during a visit of the American General Marshall and Admiral King to London in July 1942.
The importance of the joint operations of the navy and RAF Bomber and Coastal Command…
The publication refers to the complex operation [Torch] drawn up during a visit of the American General Marshall and Admiral King to London in July 1942.
The importance of the joint operations of the navy and RAF Bomber and Coastal Command…
Le Courrier de l'Air
News of the war, in French.
L'Amerique en Guerre 26 Novembre 1942
Reference is made to the war in the Pacific and naval victory in the Solomon Islands a year after the United States’ entry into the war. It explains the reasoning behind it and Japan’s weakened state with significant losses to its ships and…
Revue de la Presse Libre. Supplément du "Courrier de l'Air" No. 26
Local and national British press review focusing on North Africa, particularly the role Admiral Darlan will play following his appointment by General Eisenhower and ratification by President Roosevelt. The Economist examines President Roosevelt’s…
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…
Luftpost 2 June 1941
A propaganda newsheet published by the RAF. With articles about Roosevelt's speech, Rudolf Hess, invasion of Crete, B-17s, Goebbels and sinking of the Bismarck.
Unverdunkelt!
Leaflet describes how the United States is fulfilling President Roosevelt’s promise of 16th March 1941 to provide Britain with ships, aircraft, tanks and weapons and how much it is producing. Many of the war materials are at no cost and on demand.…
P R Taylor’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
P R Taylor’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 26 April 1943 to 25 October 1945, detailing training and operations as a Navigator (occasionally Bomb Aimer) in the Mediterranean area. Based at: Oudtshoorn (No. 45 Air School),…
Nach Hitlers Sturz
A series of statements from various United Nations statesmen about what will happen when Hitler is defeated. They include Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, Lord Chancellor John Allse Brook Simon, the Archbishop of Canterbury…
Ivan Ure - The Years up to the Outbreak of the Second World War and How it Affected Me
A part autobiography of Ivan's pre-war life.
Propaganda Leaflet WG37
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The leaflet has brief news of events in the West and East. On the reverse are the results of the Crimea Conference.
Ocean Daily News, 27 June 1943
A newspaper published on board the troopship returning airmen to the UK.
Five Leaders and Man with Pipe
Head sketches of Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin, Ribbentrop and Hitler. The caricature of Hitler has a question mark between his legs.
Also a full length sketch of a man with a pipe. This has a comment 'On the Dole?'.
All signed 'Law'.
Also a full length sketch of a man with a pipe. This has a comment 'On the Dole?'.
All signed 'Law'.
Fighter Aircraft, Submarine, Hitler and a Sailor
Sketches of a fighter aircraft, a submarine, Hitler's head with comments 'England is losing the Battle of the Atlantic' and 'I wonder' with thought bubbles 'Graf Spee, Taranto and Bismark'. Finally a sailor's head saying 'You can help with the Battle…
Roosevelt
A cartoon of Roosevelt.
Elizabethan News
A newspaper published on the troopship enroute to North America.
Warnung - Grossbritannien an das Deutsche Volk
The German government imposed an unnecessary war on its country despite assurances to the contrary about both the war and territorial expansion in Europe. This has threatened the German state and its law. Peaceful consultation could have prevented…
An das deutsche Volk!
This leaflet outlines the joint statement prepared by Roosevelt and Churchill, setting out their goals for after the end of the war.
It holds Hitler and his supporters responsible for the continuation of the war and sets out the common policy…
It holds Hitler and his supporters responsible for the continuation of the war and sets out the common policy…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Mentions death of President Roosevelt and his feelings about it. Writes about subsequent activities on base. Continues letter after break. Mentions getting all the newspapers and comments on president's death. Comments on show he went to see and…