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Purchase multi magazines and I will combine all shipping involved with those issues. Outstanding original April 1, 1945 Continental Edition of YANK – The Army Weekly, loaded with major WWII history from both the European and Pacific theaters.The dramatic cover and lead feature document “The Ludendorff Bridge” at Remagen and the accidental American crossing of the Rhine—one of the pivotal events of the final drive into Germany. Inside is extensive contemporary photography of the bridge and American troops at the Rhine.This issue also contains a striking “MOUNT SURIBACHI” feature on Iwo Jima, including the iconic photograph of U.S. Marines raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi and battlefield images taken during the fighting.Additional highlights make this an unusually content-rich issue:Airborne feature on Maj. Gen. James M. Gavin, one of the best-known American airborne commanders of WWII.S/Sgt. Joe Louis — “The Brown Bomber” photographed in uniform during his wartime Army service.Beautiful full-page Jean Trent “YANK Pin-up Girl”, still present and intact.Extensive original wartime photographs, reporting and home-front coverage throughout.This isn't simply another wartime magazine—the issue captures Remagen, Iwo Jima and the airborne war at an extraordinary moment in early 1945, while these events were still current news being delivered to American servicemen overseas.Condition: Very nice original condition for an 80+ year-old wartime publication, with expected age toning and light handling/edge wear. Interior photographs and graphics remain impressive, and the important Jean Trent pin-up is complete and uncut. Please examine photographs for exact condition.An excellent crossover piece for collectors of WWII, YANK magazine, Battle of Remagen/Ludendorff Bridge, Iwo Jima, U.S. Airborne, James Gavin, Joe Louis, military photography and vintage Hollywood pin-ups.
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