WWII Stars & Stripes Newspaper, July 11, 1945
Updated September 24, 2026
| Lot number | 178 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Auction Monkey Woodland Wonders |
| Date | October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Auction Monkey |
| Location | Lusby, Maryland |
Step into a snapshot of history with this original July 11, 1945, issue of "The Stars and Stripes," the Nice-Marseille edition. Issued during World War II, this publication highlights pivotal wartime events, including the "Record Blitz Rocks Japan" headline boldly proclaiming an air assault involving 1,000 carrier planes and 500 Superfortresses. The paper covers vital military strategies, international talks, and wartime updates—offering incredible insight into the lives and times of that era. Preserved in remarkable condition for its age, this piece is a portal to the past, straight from the European Theatre of Operations. The content reflects the raw urgency and atmosphere of a wartime world on the verge of monumental change.
