WWII The Stars & Stripes Newspaper, Sept. 2, 1944
Updated August 9, 2026
| Lot number | 319 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Auction Monkey Campside Curiosities |
| Date | August 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Auction Monkey |
| Location | Lusby, Maryland |
Step into history with this authentic issue of *The Stars and Stripes*, dated Saturday, September 2, 1944, published during the height of the European Theater of Operations in World War II. Featuring the gripping headline 'Verdun Falls; Meuse Crossed,' this newspaper offers front-line reporting on major Allied advances as they broke through German lines in France. With articles like 'Yanks Sweeping On,' 'British, Canadians Seize Arras, Dieppe,' and a map vividly detailing the Allied push through Belgium and France, the pages echo the urgency of the times. This issue also showcases war updates from Italy, Russia, and the Pacific, alongside relatable wartime stories, cultural tidbits, and even a 'Terry and the Pirates' comic strip to give soldiers a momentary reprieve from the chaos of war. Preserved in a clear sleeve for display, this remarkable artifact evokes the tangible pulse of World War II and the stories of perseverance that shaped history.
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