This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/29/2012
Lot of 8 ''Stars and Stripes'' newspapers from October 1944. This month includes the U.S. Army's occupation of Aachen, the first major German city to be captured. Headlines from the historic World War II papers include: ''Allies Launch 4 Drives''; ''Aachen Pincers Closing'' and ''Aachen Given Ultimatum''. Papers run from 4pp. to 8pp. and each measure 11.75'' x 17''. Separation at the folds, chipping and foxing to most of the newspapers. Overall good condition.