Washington Scouts and Raiders in World War II warfare history
The piece recounts a bloodless raid at an airbase and profiles the scouts and raiders role in early World War II guerrilla tactics. It also follows a raider officer’s past missions, a captain’s debrief, and reflections on the broader impact of guerrilla warfare. The article closes with plans by the War Manpower Commission’s women’s advisory committee on postwar employment for women.
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WNU Service
Union Trust
Washington, D. C
James O'Fallon
O'Fallon
So Rcom
Douglas Smith
Cavalry Journal
Captain Smith
French Foreign Legion
Libya
Smith
Europe
Germmany
Ushaven
Africa
Jos
Washington
Women's Advisory
War Manpower Commission
Margaret AL Hickey
McNutt
Women's Committee
Manpower Commission
London Diary From Ernie Pyle On War Life And Saluting
Ernie Pyle writes from London about wartime life in Britain and U.S. Army discipline. He notes strict saluting and dress rules, crowded Allied offices, and the odd sight of Americans in pink trousers. He recalls Captain Arthur McCollum and his son Ross, lost on a mission, and contrasts hope with hardship seen in Casablanca’s contingents.
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London
Britain
Washington
T. Do
North Platte
Neb
Fiers
Africa
America
mid-England
Albuquercue
White House
Arthur McCollum
Mac
Ross
Jjoving
Albuquerove
War Department reports rising soldier costs and mail issues
The War Department cites $165.05 as the present annual cost of clothing, food, and individual equipment per soldier, down from $501.06 a year ago. About 15 percent of the 25 million weekly servicemen mail packages carry incorrect or insufficient addresses. Japanese diet deficiencies drive tuberculosis in one in four youths, while Germany sees stamp prices surge as investors chase rare issues, prompting possible price ceilings by Nazi authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Yarns From Old London Town Invasion Terms Rise
The author notes SHAEF and Eisenhower directing the invasion from London with Gen Carl Spaatz observing a German raid. Spaatz erupts, denouncing the bombers as “The damn fools” for delaying progress by decades.
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Old London Town
Carl Spaatz
American Army Air Forces
London
Splatz
Wrap Around Dress Sews Spring Wardrobe Charm
A wrap around spring dress pattern by Barbera Bell No 1958 features a roll neck collar and belt emphasis with narrow washable trim. Sizes range from 12 to 40 with short sleeves and a bolero option. Materials listed include Sand material and 314 yards of Tetec Si for sports dress variants.
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Barbera Bell Patterns
Tetec Si
Barbara’ Bell
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Washington Digest
U.S
Baukhage News
Ernie Pyle
U.S. Army
England
Germany
Mediterranean
Casablanca
Casa
Eric
Bankhage
SHAEF
Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force
Eisenhower
A. Somtean
Wells
Kellogg's
Veronica Lake
Foe Peesons
McKesson & Robbies
Bridgeport
Conn
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