WWII Stars & Stripes Newspaper, Aug. 24 1944
Updated September 9, 2026
This auction ended on September 15, 2026.
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| Lot number | 244 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Auction Monkey Sandbar Sales |
| Date | September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Auction Monkey |
| Location | Lusby, Maryland |
This extraordinary August 24, 1944 edition of The Stars and Stripes declares a world-changing moment: the liberation of Paris by French and Allied forces. With bold headlines proclaiming 'French Forces Liberate Paris,' this historical gem captures the uncontainable joy and intensity of that pivotal day during World War II. Printed for U.S. troops, it features Western Front updates and war strategy insights, alongside vivid articles such as 'City Rid of Nazi Yoke in 4 Days’ Battling.' Complete with weathered, authentic aging, this newspaper is both a storyteller and witness to bygone heroics. A tangible and rare piece of history for any collector.
