Newsmap, 1943 September 13

Item — Folder: 3

Identifier: A2018-160-003

Scope and Contents

The front includes text that describes action on various war fronts: Italy, Yugoslavia, Air offensive, Southwest Pacific, Russia. Maps show military activities in Eurasia and New Guinea near Salamaua with boxed text highlighting action. Photograph: A story of blood [American soldier receives a transfusion while lying on the street in Santa Agata, Sicily while townspeople look on]. The back includes headlines: Something money can't buy - United States Army tradition! Illustration shows service ribbons of service medals. Text describes the purpose and conditions of award of service medals.

Dates

Creation: 1943 September 13

Creator

From the Collection: Ruggiero, Sandra W. (Person)
From the Collection: United States. Government Printing Office (Organization)
From the Collection: Perlin, Bernard, 1918-2014 (Person)
From the Collection: Sarra, Valentino, 1903- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Newsmaps are color posters issued by the U.S. Army and the Government Printing Office (GPO) on Mondays during the World War II. They combine maps, images, and news from the previous week’s war effort.