A large collection of wartime publications for soldiers serving in major theatres around the world.
Description
Publications are included from many key nations involved in the conflict, such as the US, Canada, New Zealand, India, and the countries of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Both Allied and Axis publications are available, offering a broad view of the war and the experiences of those on its front lines.
Some key highlights include:
- Thirteen editions of Union Jack covering news from various fronts between 1943 and 1948
- The weekly newspaper Springbok, produced for the South African forces serving in the Middle East
- Yank, a popular magazine for the US armed forces
- The Land Girl, published in Britain for the women's land army on the home front
- Guinea Gold (American and Australian editions)
- Blighty, a weekly paper for British forces
Useful if you study:
History
British history
European history
20th century history
Literature
Help for using this e-resource
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