Latest content added for UNT Digital Libraryhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/search/?t=fulltext&fq=str_location_region%3ANorth+America&sort=default2006-10-19T23:10:31-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for searching UNT Digital LibraryNewsmap. Monday, January 10, 1944 : week of December 29, 1943 to January 5, 1944, 226th week of the war, 108th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T18:07:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc941/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc941/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, January 10, 1944 : week of December 29, 1943 to January 5, 1944, 226th week of the war, 108th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, January 10, 1944 : week of December 29, 1943 to January 5, 1944, 226th week of the war, 108th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc941/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: U.S.S.R., Southwest Pacific, Italy, Air offensive
Maps: Central Italy, Rumania/Poland, New Britain Island./ Inset maps: Cassino region; Chieti region.
Photographs: Delivering supplies to troops in Central Italy, Gen. Eisenhower with Sir Charles Poetal and Sir Arthur Tedder after the Tehran conference, Gen. Sir Bernard L. Montgomery, and Gen. Sir Alan Brooke inspect Nazi prisoners on the Italian front in New Zealand; Germans prepare to evacuate the Crimea, Landing craft are protected by B-25 medium bombers at Arawe.
Back: Illustration and photographs show the many ways Army nurses serve.</p>Newsmap. Monday, December 6, 1943 : week of November 25 to December 2, 221st week of the war, 103rd week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T17:54:25-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc946/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc946/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, December 6, 1943 : week of November 25 to December 2, 221st week of the war, 103rd week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, December 6, 1943 : week of November 25 to December 2, 221st week of the war, 103rd week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc946/small/"/></a></p><p>Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, USSR, Germany, Central Pacific, Southwest Pacific, China, Plans.
Inset maps: central Italy, northeast New Guinea, Action areas in central and southwest Pacific, Truk Is., Nauru, Wotje, Jaluit, Makin, Tarawa.
Photographs: Australian Air Force Beaufighter, Sgt. Ben Kuroki of Hershey, Nebraska, Captured Soviet equipment, Rescued blindfolded Nazi. German built road in Isernia.
Back: Text and 11 illustrations highlight the 11 general orders that must be known by sentinels.</p>Newsmap. Monday, April 26, 1943 : week of April 16 to April 23 : 189th week of the war, 71st week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T16:49:06-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc972/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc972/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, April 26, 1943 : week of April 16 to April 23 : 189th week of the war, 71st week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, April 26, 1943 : week of April 16 to April 23 : 189th week of the war, 71st week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc972/small/"/></a></p><p>Text describes action on various war fronts: Tunisia, Raid on Japan, Southwest Pacific, Italy, Air offensive, Russia, Aleutians.
Large world map is keyed to text. Shows United Nations countries, Axis and Axis occupied areas, countries with Axis relations broken, and neutral countries.
Inset maps show Italy, Sardinia, and northern Tunisia; Axis held areas in Tunisia; Nazi held areas around the Sea of Azov.
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Fox Holes: Dig!..Or Die! Photographs and illustrations describing proper fox hole preparation and use.</p>Newsmap. Monday, August 30, 1943 : week of August 19 to August 26, 207th week of the war, 89th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T17:12:51-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc962/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc962/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, August 30, 1943 : week of August 19 to August 26, 207th week of the war, 89th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, August 30, 1943 : week of August 19 to August 26, 207th week of the war, 89th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc962/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, Russia, Kiska, Berlin, Conference, Burma, China, New Guinea, New Georgia.
Maps show Russian front -- Southern Italy.
Includes photographs: Kiska, Sicily.
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Weapons of the German Infantry Division. 17 weapons are identified and described, including the size, maximum range, and number found in various German Army units. Each weapon is keyed by number to a battle illustration.</p>Newsmap. Monday, June 8, 1942 : week of May 29 to June 52006-10-19T16:26:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc975/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc975/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, June 8, 1942 : week of May 29 to June 5" title="Newsmap. Monday, June 8, 1942 : week of May 29 to June 5" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc975/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Cologne and Essen flattened -- Tiny subs find Sydney ready -- the Japanese "save face" -- Army of 4 1/2 million for '42 -- Mexico welcomed into war -- Rommel's forces turned -- Hitler's hangman dies -- Poison gas used in China -- Armies shift in Russia.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show Libyan battle, Dutch Harbor, Axis drives and British attacks at Libyan; Unalaska Is.; Unalaska Bay.
Includes photographs: Producing the big seacoast rifles; Red gound defense on the Russian front; Nazis' Focke-Wulf 190 fighter; Yanks saw a motor show put on by Aussies; 4-motored Stirling bombers used over Cologne.
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Enemy Tanks Are Vulnerable. Includes 10 photographs with descriptive text below each.</p>Newsmap. Monday, April 12, 1943 : week of April 2 to April 9, 187th week of the war, 69th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T16:17:21-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc978/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc978/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, April 12, 1943 : week of April 2 to April 9, 187th week of the war, 69th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, April 12, 1943 : week of April 2 to April 9, 187th week of the war, 69th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc978/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, Solomons, New Guinea, Aleutians, Bolivia, Tunisia, Air offensive.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show Sicily and Tunis.
Includes photographs: Malaria control, Super block-buster [8,000 lb. aerial bomb], Change of ownership [captured Mercedes Benz troop-carrier], Bren-gun carriers support British Grenadiers in Kasserine Pass, Italian troops in the African war zone.
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The Marine Corps. A unified fighting force. Graphic image shows helmeted Marine soldiers with rifles attacking a tropical island with ships and transport boats in background, as well as various photos of parachutes, bombardments, etc.</p>Newsmap. Monday, January 11, 1943 : week of January 1 to January 82006-10-19T15:39:13-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc993/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc993/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, January 11, 1943 : week of January 1 to January 8" title="Newsmap. Monday, January 11, 1943 : week of January 1 to January 8" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc993/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Rabaul, Solomons, Pacific, Wake, New Guinea, Burma, North Africa, Russia, Aleutians.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: Tunisia; USSR. Photographs: Japanese Bull's eye [a Nip carrier making a perfect circle trying to escape in the Battle of Midway]; "Kamerad" in Tunisia; Waiting for actions on a U.S. carrier; "General winter".
Back: "Learn to Recognize These Vehicles" poster gives identifying features and illustrations of various heavy tanks and self-propelled artillery.</p>Newsmap. Monday, March 1, 1943 : week of February 19 to February 26, 181st week of the war, 63rd week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T15:59:28-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc985/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc985/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, March 1, 1943 : week of February 19 to February 26, 181st week of the war, 63rd week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, March 1, 1943 : week of February 19 to February 26, 181st week of the war, 63rd week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc985/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: North Africa, Russia, Burma-China, New Guinea, Solomons, Aleutians, Sinkings (sea losses). Large world map is keyed to text. Includes table: Great Circle Distances in Statute Miles. Inset map shows Tunisia. Includes photos: Nazi Panzers in Bizerte, Air base at Dakar, Hold on Kharkov, Hunting enemy submarines.
Back: Poster provides recognition cues and front and profile drawings of Allied and Axis heavy, medium, and light armored cars. Includes range scale.</p>Newsmap. Monday, October 4, 1943 : week of September 23 to September 30, 212th week of the war, 94th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T17:27:35-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc956/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc956/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, October 4, 1943 : week of September 23 to September 30, 212th week of the war, 94th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, October 4, 1943 : week of September 23 to September 30, 212th week of the war, 94th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc956/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, Corsica, Russia, New Georgia, Gilbert Is., Ellice Is., New Guinea, Western Europe.
Maps show Northeast New Guinea; central Italy; Italy, Yugoslavia, Sardinia, Sicily, Tunisia. All maps show Nazi or Japanese occupied areas.
Includes photographs: Naples, On the beach at Salerno, Smoke screen over Palermo, Ship with a mouth.
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A mournful melody, or, a dud dood it again : and watch out for booby traps! 8 cartoon panels graphically describe the dangers of unexploded projectiles.</p>Newsmap. Monday, September 27, 1943 : week of September 16 to September 23, 211th week of the war, 93rd week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T17:24:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc957/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc957/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, September 27, 1943 : week of September 16 to September 23, 211th week of the war, 93rd week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, September 27, 1943 : week of September 16 to September 23, 211th week of the war, 93rd week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc957/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, Sardinia and Corsica, Russia, Southwest pacific, Dodecanese Is., Gilbert Is., Yugoslavia.
Maps show Russian front; European fronts; Jap-controlled territory in Southwest Pacific.
Inset map shows battle line of Russian front on July 5th.
Includes 7 photographs of war action.
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Progress of the War : Report from the Chief of Staff to the Secretary of War : 1 July 1941 to 30 June 1943. Extensive text with 2 maps: Deployment of American troops; Time and space chart: air and water logistics.</p>Newsmap. Monday, December 20, 1943 : week of December 9 to December 16, 223rd week of the war, 105th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T17:59:24-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc944/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc944/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, December 20, 1943 : week of December 9 to December 16, 223rd week of the war, 105th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, December 20, 1943 : week of December 9 to December 16, 223rd week of the war, 105th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc944/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Southwest Pacific, Central Pacific, China, USSR, Italy, Air offensive, Submarines.
Inset maps: Southeast Europe, Central China battle area.
Photographs: U.S. Army engineers replace a bridge in Italy, Antiaircraft fire from a U.S. carrier, Brazilian ground and air troops, Turkish officials, "Rome or Death."
Back: Text and photographs illustrate the battle for the Gilbert Islands.</p>Newsmap. Monday, November 29, 1943 : week of November 18 to November 25, 220th week of the war, 102nd week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T17:51:28-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc947/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc947/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, November 29, 1943 : week of November 18 to November 25, 220th week of the war, 102nd week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, November 29, 1943 : week of November 18 to November 25, 220th week of the war, 102nd week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc947/small/"/></a></p><p>Text describes action on various war fronts: USSR; New Guinea; Gilbert and Marshall Islands; Bougainville; Air Offensive; Italy.
Maps: Berlin; Global map. Inset map: Areas under Jap Control.
Photograph: An American Army Signal Corps telephone lineman repairs a line in Capriatti.
Back : Surprise... a powerful weapon. Photographic sequence of a hatchet attack on a Nazi soldier illustrates text urging whole-hearted cooperation of all to guard military information.</p>Newsmap. Monday, December 7, 1942 : week of November 27 to December 42006-10-19T15:23:38-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc998/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc998/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, December 7, 1942 : week of November 27 to December 4" title="Newsmap. Monday, December 7, 1942 : week of November 27 to December 4" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc998/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Tunisia, Supply, Libya, Toulon, Russia, New Guinea, Solomons, Aleutians.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: Tunisia -- Russian Front.
Back: Maps and texts highlight the battleground of North Africa. Photographs: Crash landing -- Target sighted, mission completed -- Stalingrad strikes back.</p>Newsmap. Monday, December 21, 1942 : week of December 11 to December 182006-10-19T15:28:46-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc996/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc996/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, December 21, 1942 : week of December 11 to December 18" title="Newsmap. Monday, December 21, 1942 : week of December 11 to December 18" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc996/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Libya; Tunisia; New Guinea; Solomons; China; Russia; Aleutians
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: New Guinea; Mediterranean Sea; Russian front.
Photographs: Supply dock; wrecked by recoil; Captured Italian flag; Hot on Rommel's heels; Yanks advance on Japs in New Guinea
Back: Text describes the history and power of infantry. Includes 19 photographs and a map of Stalingrad and the Caucasus operations area.</p>Newsmap. Monday, December 28, 1942 : week of December 18 to December 252006-10-19T15:30:42-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc995/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc995/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, December 28, 1942 : week of December 18 to December 25" title="Newsmap. Monday, December 28, 1942 : week of December 18 to December 25" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc995/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: New Guinea -- Burma -- Solomons -- East Indies -- Tunisia -- Libya -- Russia -- Aleutians -- Pacific.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show roads and railways in Burma -- Tunisia, [Libya, and Algeria throughout the Mediterranean Sea and Italy].
Includes photographs: Tin Fish Launched [bomber] -- Mosquito Bomber -- Ready for Trouble [U.S. Warship loaded with ammunition] -- [trenches] -- [Moving an army] -- [Lockheed] -- Assault Gun [mounted on Mark III]
Back: For Yanks Dreaming of A White Christmas. Text and photographs highlight the tasks in winter operations.</p>Newsmap. Monday, December 14, 1942 : week of December 4 to December 112006-10-19T15:26:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc997/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc997/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, December 14, 1942 : week of December 4 to December 11" title="Newsmap. Monday, December 14, 1942 : week of December 4 to December 11" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc997/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: New Guinea, Solomons, Pearl Harbor, Tunisia, Libya, Dakar, Toulon, Italy, Russia, France.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: Dakar; Northeast Tunisia; Tripoli and environs; Russian Front; Guadalcanal Island; Bougainville Island; New Britain
Photographs: Convoy to Africa; Advance to Tunisia; Street scene: French Morocco
Back: The text entitled "Antiaircraft artillery" describes antiaircraft weapons. The other text "The Dance of the Ninety" describes a 90mm gun. Includes photographs: KEEPS 'EM FALLING -- EYES -- EARS</p>Newsmap. Monday, February 22, 1943 : week of February 12 to February 19, 180th week of the war, 62nd week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T15:56:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc986/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc986/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, February 22, 1943 : week of February 12 to February 19, 180th week of the war, 62nd week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, February 22, 1943 : week of February 12 to February 19, 180th week of the war, 62nd week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc986/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, New Guinea, Solomons, China, Pacific and Far East, French fleet, North Africa. Large world map is keyed to text. Includes table: Great Circle Distances in Statute Miles. Inset maps show Tunisia and Russia. Includes 8 photographs.
Back: Poster provides recognition cues and front and profile drawings of Allied and Axis light tanks and self-propelled weapons. Includes range scale.</p>Newsmap. Monday, February 1, 1943 : week of January 22 to January 292006-10-19T15:48:28-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc989/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc989/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, February 1, 1943 : week of January 22 to January 29" title="Newsmap. Monday, February 1, 1943 : week of January 22 to January 29" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc989/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Allied Council, North Africa, Western Europe, Solomons, New Guinea, Wake, Russia, Aleutians. Includes ten photographs. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps show North Africa and Russia.
Back: "Soviet Infantry." Two posters by Glen Mitchell show Soviet infantry in action. Also included are images of Soviet uniform insignia and Soviet weapons.</p>Newsmap. Monday, February 8, 1943 : week of January 29 to February 52006-10-19T15:51:57-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc988/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc988/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, February 8, 1943 : week of January 29 to February 5" title="Newsmap. Monday, February 8, 1943 : week of January 29 to February 5" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc988/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps: [Rostov area] ; [Tunisia coast]. Includes 8 photographs.
Back: The World at War map indicates points where U.S. forces are stationed.</p>Newsmap. Monday, October 18, 1943 : week of October 7 to October 14, 214th week of the war, 96th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T17:32:18-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc954/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc954/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, October 18, 1943 : week of October 7 to October 14, 214th week of the war, 96th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, October 18, 1943 : week of October 7 to October 14, 214th week of the war, 96th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc954/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, Central Italy, Italy, Azores, Air offensive, Norway, Southwest Pacific, Wake.
Large world map shows United Nations, Axis and Axis occupied areas, countries with Axis relations broken, and neutral countries. Includes inset maps: Eastern Europe, Roads to Rome, the globe, Scene of combined operations in the southwest Pacific.
Photographs: Burma bombing campaign, Modern road to Rome, Wake Island, Tailgunner Sergt. Harris Goldberg of Brookline, Mass.
Back: Photographic view of the world with the center at Tokyo, Japan. Includes instructions for using a detachable scale that, when centered on Tokyo, measures distances along any line running through Tokyo.</p>Newsmap. Monday, June 22, 1942 : week of June 12 to June 192006-10-19T16:31:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc973/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc973/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, June 22, 1942 : week of June 12 to June 19" title="Newsmap. Monday, June 22, 1942 : week of June 12 to June 19" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc973/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: Strategic distances in the North Pacific ; Attu Island ; the Rat Island group ; Jap drives [in China]. Photographs: Jungle fighting; Battle of Carriers; Planes that hit the enemy; Swimming through flames; Tomahawk takes it.
Back: "These are some of the weapons which checked Hitler's armies." Includes photographs: Moving in column to the attack -- Armored train alert -- Light armored cars -- Anti-aircraft alarm -- Ready to fire -- Formation to the front -- Anti-aircraft machine gun -- Woods used for cover -- Mortar ready to fire -- Amphibian tanks on land... -- Horse-drawn anti-tank gun -- ... and on the sea.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 259th week of the war, 141st week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T19:28:53-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc910/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc910/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 259th week of the war, 141st week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 259th week of the war, 141st week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc910/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts : France, Eastern front, Japan, Marianas, Southwest Pacific, China, Southeast Asia, Italy.
Maps: France, Europe, Southwest Japan.
Back: One way to "blow your top"--but for good--is to be booby-trapped. Text and illustration urge soldiers to avoid booby-traps by exercising care and remaining suspicious.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 242nd week of the war, 124th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T19:30:45-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc909/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc909/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 242nd week of the war, 124th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 242nd week of the war, 124th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc909/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Western Europe, USSR, Italy, Southwest Pacific, Central Pacific, Southeast Asia, China.
Map: Southwest Pacific showing areas of action.
Includes photographs: Various sizes of bombs; German self-propelled gun with an American tank and a Nazi armored personnel carrier in the background; Capsized liberty ship in Naples harbor; View of Sabang Harbour before being taken by Japanese; Allied planes carry out some of the heaviest bombing operations at Hollandia airfield.
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Memorandum for the Armed Forces. Subject: Home front production.
Includes photographs: Guns; Shells; Vehicles; Planes; Ships.
Text includes 4 point memorandum and descriptions of photographs.</p>Newsmap. Monday, August 23, 1943 : week of August 12 to August 19, 206th week of the war, 88th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T17:10:44-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc963/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc963/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, August 23, 1943 : week of August 12 to August 19, 206th week of the war, 88th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, August 23, 1943 : week of August 12 to August 19, 206th week of the war, 88th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc963/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text desribes action on various war fronts: Air offensive, Sicily, Russia, New Guinea, New Georgia, Borneo, Kuril Is., Pacific.
Maps show military activities throughout Europe and the Solomon Islands during the week.
Includes photographs: the raid on oil refineries in the Ploesti area of Rumania; Looking Southeast from Salamaua.
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China's army is a seasoned military team. Illustration of Chinese soldiers with text describing historical and cultural points. English - Chinese translation of common phrases used by soldiers.</p>Newsmap for the Armed Forces : Operation Crossroads2006-10-19T23:10:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc832/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc832/"><img alt="Newsmap for the Armed Forces : Operation Crossroads" title="Newsmap for the Armed Forces : Operation Crossroads" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc832/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: The text and illustrations highlight the issues in the atomic age, that humanity was perhaps at its most fateful crossroads.
Photographs: Labor, industry sign wage agreements -- Radar reaches the Moon -- Pacific rendezvous -- Felix Gouin leads France -- Hans goes to the polls.
Back: Highlights of 45 years (1901 - 1945) service of the Army Nurse Corps. Includes three photographs: U.S. nurses in Britain in 1918 -- Nurses in evacuation hospital, Sicily, 1943 -- Anzio : first nurses to receive Silver Star.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 251st week of the war, 133rd week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T19:09:20-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc918/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc918/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 251st week of the war, 133rd week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 251st week of the war, 133rd week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc918/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: France, Eastern front, Italy, Air war, Southeast Asia, China, Saipan, Pacific, Southwest Pacific.
Maps: Finland, North Burma, France, Eastern front.
Back: Text and color illustrations explain the importance of teamwork, preparation, and support in combined or amphibious operations.</p>Newsmap. Monday, February 21, 1944 : week of February 10 to February 17 : 232nd week of the war, 114th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T18:26:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc934/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc934/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, February 21, 1944 : week of February 10 to February 17 : 232nd week of the war, 114th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, February 21, 1944 : week of February 10 to February 17 : 232nd week of the war, 114th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc934/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, USSR, Western Europe, Southwest Pacific, Central Pacific, Submarines.
Maps show the Gulf of Finland, Russia; Italy.
Inset map shows Cassino area, Italy.
Includes 11 photographs.
Back:
Landing Craft. Illustrations and photographs of various landing craft with descriptive text.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 233rd week of the war, 115th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T18:29:31-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc933/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc933/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 233rd week of the war, 115th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 233rd week of the war, 115th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc933/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Central Pacific, Southwest Pacific, Air war, Burma, USSR.
Maps show air attacks from London to various sites in Germany; New Ireland; south Pacific; Truk Is.
Includes photographs: "Island forts", Marine corps set up radio telephone sets at Roi Island, Leathernecks set up machine guns immediately upon landing, All-Negro Ninety-Ninth Fighter Squadron at Anzio, German prisoners disembark from an LST to a prison camp, wounded female Jugoslav guerillas arrive in Malta, General Sir Harold Alexander chats with Yank rangers near Cisterno.
Back: Text states "In Mein Kampf, Hitler stated that his plan was to destroy France first, then England, after which he would have the United States cornered without a fight!."</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 237th week of the war, 119th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T18:40:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc929/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc929/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 237th week of the war, 119th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 237th week of the war, 119th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc929/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Southeast Asia, Italy, USSR, Southwest Pacific, Central Pacific, Kuriles.
Maps: Central Pacific; Cassino area; Burma. Insets: Cassino.
Includes 6 photographs.
Back:
USS Ranger. 10 photographs and text illustrate recent operations.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 236th week of the war, 118th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T18:37:09-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc930/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc930/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 236th week of the war, 118th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 236th week of the war, 118th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc930/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: USSR, Italy, Western Europe, Central Pacific, Bougainville, New Britain, Admiralty Is., New Guinea, Southeast Asia.
Map: U.S.S.R. Southern Front
Includes 10 photographs.
Back: Europe. Map.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 243rd week of the war, 125th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T20:05:10-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc898/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc898/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 243rd week of the war, 125th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 243rd week of the war, 125th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc898/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Air offensive, Italy, Central Pacific, Southwest Pacific, Southeast Asia, Eastern front.
Maps: New Guinea; Pre-invasion air offensive.
Includes 7 photographs.
Back:
Four approaches to Japan [from Alaska, from China-Burma, from Manchuria, from the S. W. Pacific]. Color illustrations showing the 4 approaches from perspective above the globe.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 256th week of the war, 138th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T19:22:41-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc913/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc913/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 256th week of the war, 138th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 256th week of the war, 138th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc913/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts : Eastern front, France, Italy, Southwest Pacific, Marianas, Far East.
Maps: North Sea, English Channel, and Bay of Biscay with surrounding countries as viewed from England. Japanese targets hit by B-20s 15 June, 7 July, and 29 July. Current battle line between Poland and the U.S.S.R. Distance map between Stalingrad and Warsaw.
Photographs: U.S. soldiers move warily toward hedgerows in the fields of Normandy; View of Florence, Italy from the Piazzole Michaelango showing the Arno River, Palazzo Vecchio and the cathedral; Underbelly view of the B-29 Superfortress.
Back: Text and illustrations highlight the responsibilities of the Navy's Amphibious Forces. Includes insignia and list of battles.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 257th week of the war, 139th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T19:24:59-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc912/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc912/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 257th week of the war, 139th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 257th week of the war, 139th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc912/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts : France, eastern front, Marianas, Bonins, Southeast Asia, Southwest Pacific, Italy
Maps: Southwest Pacific; France. Insets: Far east; France.
Photographs: [Soldier voting policy]; Burma road in China.
Back: Silence means security.</p>Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 265th week of the war, 147th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T19:51:11-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc903/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc903/"><img alt="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 265th week of the war, 147th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 265th week of the war, 147th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc903/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Western front "Hellfire Corner", Eastern front, Balkans, Italy, Pacific, China.
Maps: France, Palau Islands, Eastern front.
Back: "Dots in the sky-- dynamite on the ground! [Operation Uppercut].</p>Newsmap. Monday, March 15, 1943 : week of March 5 to March 12, 183rd week of the war, 65th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T16:04:09-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc983/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc983/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, March 15, 1943 : week of March 5 to March 12, 183rd week of the war, 65th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, March 15, 1943 : week of March 5 to March 12, 183rd week of the war, 65th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc983/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, Air offensive, Unrest (France, Belgium, Norway), Southwest Pacific, Tunisia.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show Russia, Tunisia.
Includes photographs: Convoy to Russia; American tank in Russia; Joint Assignment; Airborne engineers; Shower bath - desert style.
Back:
Learn to recognize these vehicles (half-track vehicles). Labelled illustrations of American, Canadian and German vehicles with a quick guide to features for comparison.</p>Newsmap. Monday, May 25, 1942 : week of May 15 to May 222006-10-19T16:11:41-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc980/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc980/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, May 25, 1942 : week of May 15 to May 22" title="Newsmap. Monday, May 25, 1942 : week of May 15 to May 22" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc980/small/"/></a></p><p>Front :
Text describes action on various war fronts: Axis hunts Shangri La -- Shadow on Australia -- New threat to China -- Gandhi still passive -- More Yanks in Ireland -- U.S. gets Panama bases -- Spain would trade -- Island volcano erupts -- Axis people grumble -- Axis battles Chetniks -- Air travel curtailed -- Prinz Eugen torpedoes -- Attack on Kharkov -- Vichy downs RAF planes -- Africa drive hinted -- Malta counts bombings.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show the Burma Road and a map of a portion of Europe overlaying a map of the United States. U.S. cities are shown in italics, European cities in capitals.
Includes photographs: Doolittle did much -- North American B-25 -- Gandhi opposes [scorched earth policy] -- School of 'tin fish' ready for their deadly work -- Shell casings stacked in Moscow factory -- Rommel might move -- Catalinas from America keep an eye on the Mediterranean -- RAF salvages wrecked planes from desert.
Includes 1 cartoon.
Back:
Know Your Enemies: the Nazi Army. Includes photographs: Supporting Fire, Howitzer in Action, Moving Up, Mountain Troops, Tank Destroyer, Anti-Aircraft Alert, No. 2 Man, Quick Crossing, Battle Practice, Flame Thrower, Mopping Up. Inset has text details for each photograph.</p>Newsmap. Monday, March 22, 1943 : week of March 12 to March 19, 184th week of the war, 66th week of U.S. participation2006-10-19T16:06:36-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc982/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc982/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, March 22, 1943 : week of March 12 to March 19, 184th week of the war, 66th week of U.S. participation" title="Newsmap. Monday, March 22, 1943 : week of March 12 to March 19, 184th week of the war, 66th week of U.S. participation" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc982/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Tunisia, Aleutians, New Guinea, Solomons, Pacific and Far East, Burma-China, Russia.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show northern Tunisia, and along the Russian front.
Includes photographs: Pulling together for victory [Chinese laborers flatten a runway with a heavy roller]; Sgt. Robert Wilson of Wichita, Kansas rides a wheelbarrow taxicab; Yanks in the Far East care for Burmese orphans; Amphibian jeeps; Wet feet are no worry [jungle fighting in New Guinea]; Allied troops wade from stream to shore [New Guinea]; American gun crew lowers their sights to fire into the jungle in New Guinea.
Back: Military Courtesy. Color illustrations of Army and Navy uniforms and insignia of the United States, U.S.S.R., France, Poland, China and the British Empire. Accompanying text describes how to address each rank.</p>Newsmap. Monday, January 4, 1943 : week of December 25 to January 12006-10-19T15:36:25-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc994/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc994/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, January 4, 1943 : week of December 25 to January 1" title="Newsmap. Monday, January 4, 1943 : week of December 25 to January 1" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc994/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: North Africa, Command, Libya, New Guinea, Solomons, Burma, Russia, Fr. Somaliland.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: Indonesia -- Rostov region [USSR]. Photographs: Blimp patrol -- Supplies for Guadalcanal -- Along the road to Tunisia.
Back: The Nerve System of the Army: text, illustration, and photographs show contributions of the Signal Corps to the war effort.</p>Newsmap. Monday, August 17, 1942 : week of August 7 to August 142006-10-19T14:36:37-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1016/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1016/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, August 17, 1942 : week of August 7 to August 14" title="Newsmap. Monday, August 17, 1942 : week of August 7 to August 14" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1016/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Aleutians, China, India, Western Europe, Yugoslavia, Mediterranean, Russia.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Map insets show Solomon Islands, Russian front.
Includes photographs: view of Tulagi; German fighter; Facing the Nazis; Sniper suit; A traitor covers up; Club for U.S. forces on London.
Back:
British Battle Dress. Includes 6 photograhs, 4 drawings with accompanying text.</p>Newsmap. Monday, August 24, 1942 : week of August 14 to August 212006-10-19T14:38:48-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1015/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1015/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, August 24, 1942 : week of August 14 to August 21" title="Newsmap. Monday, August 24, 1942 : week of August 14 to August 21" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1015/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Northern France, Air assault, Allied conference, Southwest Pacific, Mediterranean, Russia, North Africa, Aleutians, China, Brazil.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show The European theatre, Main area of operations in the Solomons, USSR.
Includes photographs: Landing party; Commando glider; Last stop in North Africa; War in the heart of Africa.
Back:
China's Cadets. 10 photographs are accompanied by text.</p>Newsmap. Monday, May 4, 1942 : week of April 24 to May 12006-10-19T14:41:42-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1013/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1013/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, May 4, 1942 : week of April 24 to May 1" title="Newsmap. Monday, May 4, 1942 : week of April 24 to May 1" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1013/small/"/></a></p><p>Text describes action on various war fronts: Japs advance to Lashio -- Allies raid Lae -- Japs attack in China -- Malta sends greetings -- Hitler in Detroit from Moscow -- Yanks in New Caledonia -- Gen. George killed -- Fourth registration -- President calls nation to new sacrifice -- Price control fixed -- Rescued crew hits sub -- U.S. movies bootlegged -- Home worries Hitler -- Eastern seaboard put under Army safeguard -- RAF 'second front' opens -- Malta stiffens fight -- Greek guerillas active -- Red commandos strike
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset map shows areas of heaviest rainfall around the Bay of Bengal.
Photographs: Fortresses roamed from Australia -- Maj. Gen. Patch Jr. -- Brig. Gen. Harold H. George -- Ways will be found to deliver the planes -- The gun crew got the range -- Lt. Gen. Drum -- Germans reported Red armoured trains -- Training of U.S. Army glider pilots.</p>Newsmap. Monday, November 16, 1942 : week of November 6 to November 132006-10-19T15:15:24-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1001/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1001/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, November 16, 1942 : week of November 6 to November 13" title="Newsmap. Monday, November 16, 1942 : week of November 6 to November 13" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1001/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: North Africa, Libya, Southern Europe, New Guinea, Solomons, Russia, Aleutians, Far East waters, Madagascar.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Smaller map (3 insets): Invasion of Africa. Photographs: Practice led to invasion -- Tanks land for beach operation -- German planes caught by long-range fighters -- Captured Nazi officers perch on hood of British jeep.
Back: Why we fight! Also includes photographs.</p>Newsmap. Monday, November 23, 1942 : week of November 13 to November 202006-10-19T15:18:09-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1000/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1000/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, November 23, 1942 : week of November 13 to November 20" title="Newsmap. Monday, November 23, 1942 : week of November 13 to November 20" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1000/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Mediterranean, Tunisia, Libya, Lake Chad, Italy, Solomons, New Guinea, Russia.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps: the Advance on Buna; North Africa. Photographs: New Guinea; Welcome to North Africa; Scene in Libya; North Africa: the march westward
Back: Life saver #2 : winning friends - helping people.
Text and photographs highlight the importance of training soldiers to
interact successfully with local cultures.</p>Newsmap. Monday, November 9, 1942 : week of October 30 to November 62006-10-19T15:10:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1003/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1003/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, November 9, 1942 : week of October 30 to November 6" title="Newsmap. Monday, November 9, 1942 : week of October 30 to November 6" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1003/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: North Africa -- New Guinea -- Solomons -- Madagascar -- Russia -- Southeast Asia -- Far Eastern waters.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: North Africa -- Southwest Pacific.
Photographs: Mud, mud, mud! -- Up in the world [Indian soldier sitting atop a Jack Ladder] -- Somewhere in Australia [supply freighter hits reef breaking it in two] -- Own weapons turned on Japanese.
Back: The text entitled "Uncle Sam's desert training corps" describes the training center in Southern California. Includes photographs: Desert destroyers -- Desert Rats: new style.</p>Newsmap. Monday, October 26, 1942 : week of October 16 to October 232006-10-19T15:03:29-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1005/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1005/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, October 26, 1942 : week of October 16 to October 23" title="Newsmap. Monday, October 26, 1942 : week of October 16 to October 23" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1005/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Solomons -- New Guinea -- Aleutians -- Russia -- Shipping -- Mediterranean -- Yugoslavia -- Western Europe.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show Southwest Pacific -- Stalingrad.
Includes photographs: Airport on Guadalcanal Island -- Somewhere in India [field artillery pieces and Gen. Stillwell's troops wearing German-type coal scuttle helmet] -- Supplies for Russia [Arctic convoy attacked by enemy torpedo planes and U boats] -- Freight cars with wings.
Back:
Foxholes are Lifesavers. 9 photographs show details of foxhole construction. Text describes advantages and proper use of foxholes in combat.</p>Newsmap. Monday, July 27, 1942 : week of July 17 to July 242006-10-19T14:31:05-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1019/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1019/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, July 27, 1942 : week of July 17 to July 24" title="Newsmap. Monday, July 27, 1942 : week of July 17 to July 24" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1019/small/"/></a></p><p>Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Southwest Pacific, China, Aleutians, Atlantic, North Africa, Western Europe, Russia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Includes inset maps: China front, Russian front. Includes seven photographs.
Back: Photographs show a variety of tanks utilized by the British Army.</p>Newsmap. Monday, September 21, 1942 : week of September 11 to September 182006-10-19T14:49:27-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1010/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1010/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, September 21, 1942 : week of September 11 to September 18" title="Newsmap. Monday, September 21, 1942 : week of September 11 to September 18" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1010/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, Madagascar, Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Aleutians, Far Eastern waters, Midway, China, West Coast, Western Europe, Mediterranean.
Large map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show: Madagascar; Russian front (southern sectors), Madagascar in Africa
Includes photographs: Night falls in North Africa; Stinger [twin machine-gun]; It was "impossible" [Capt. Edward Ellsberg's sub salvage work]; Blimps hunt subs.
Back:
Somewhere in Alaska. 13 photographs are captioned. Text headlined: Alaska's Defenders Go Underground. Includes map labeled: Still Our Northern Frontier.</p>Newsmap. Monday, November 2, 1942 : week of October 23 to October 302006-10-19T15:09:08-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1004/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1004/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, November 2, 1942 : week of October 23 to October 30" title="Newsmap. Monday, November 2, 1942 : week of October 23 to October 30" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1004/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text desribes action on various war fronts: Solomons, Central and South Pacific; North Africa; Italy; Russia; Burma and India; China; Aleutians.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show North Africa; The Caucasus.
Includes 10 photographs.
Back:
There is no all-purpose plane. 20 photographs show Heavy Bombers -- Medium and light bombers -- Fighters -- Torpedo bombers -- Transports -- Naval patrol planes. Text accompanies the photographs.</p>Newsmap. Monday, October 19, 1942 : week of October 9 to October 162006-10-19T15:02:48-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1006/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1006/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, October 19, 1942 : week of October 9 to October 16" title="Newsmap. Monday, October 19, 1942 : week of October 9 to October 16" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1006/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various fronts: Solomons, New Hebrides, New Guinea, Aleutians, Far Eastern waters, Russia, Mediterranean, Western Europe.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show Guadalcanal Island, Tulagi; Russian front.
Includes photographs: Alaska road in use by December (construction of the Alaska Defense Highway); Zero fighter; in the Solomons; German mobile gun; Insect protection.
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Airborne Command. 12 photographs with descriptive text and explanation of the role of airborne troops.</p>Newsmap. Monday, October 5, 1942 : week of September 25 to October 22006-10-19T14:55:40-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1008/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1008/"><img alt="Newsmap. Monday, October 5, 1942 : week of September 25 to October 2" title="Newsmap. Monday, October 5, 1942 : week of September 25 to October 2" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1008/small/"/></a></p><p>Front:
Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, New Guinea, Solomons, Aleutians, China, Madagascar, Shipping, Mediterranean.
Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world.
Inset maps show South Russia, New Guinea, Target in Europe with inset of Industrial areas bombed in the Ruhr Valley.
Includes photographs: WAFS report for duty, Armored "super jeep", South of Bengazi, Tank landing, "Guiding plane back home to roost".
Back:
Training (Action! -- Solomons -- Landing operations -- Europe). 21 photographs accompanied by descriptive and explanatory text.</p>