WWII Stars & Stripes Oct 30th 1944 Newspaper
Updated August 18, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 191 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Auction Monkey Sunset Steals |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Auction Monkey |
| Location | Lusby, Maryland |
Travel back to October 30, 1944, with this incredible edition of 'The Stars and Stripes,' the official U.S. Armed Forces newspaper during World War II. Published in the European Theater of Operations, this London/Paris edition reports on headline-grabbing moments such as the Nazi retreat northward in Holland and the sinking of 58 Japanese ships. Inside, you'll also uncover maps, gripping photographs, and a G.I.Q. Picture Quiz—a mix of wartime updates and lighthearted entertainment for soldiers. From the harrowing realities of war to moments of levity, this snapshot of history offers a window into the lives and priorities of Allied forces in the thick of combat. It remains a poignant relic of wartime journalism.
