War Memoir of Forts in Java Describes Pacific Flight
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the era of World War II battles over the Philippines through Java. The account details a six Fort raid, Zeros in tail attacks, and the crew's narrow escape to Natal and onward to India and Java.
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Frank Kurtz
Flying Fortress
Philippines
Australia
Java
Kurtz
Malang
U. S
Irvin Schier
Robinson
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1841 Dress and Set
Adorable girl and infant dress pattern details. Sizes 36 to 52 for dress with short sleeves and matching bonnet. Yardage listed for 39 inch fabric and vestee or ruffling options. Describes fabric choices like seersucker, chambray, and cottons with lace trims.
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Barbara Bell
Sikh Soldiers Defy Helmets Over Hair Customs
A World War II report notes about 100,000 Sikh enlisted men in India serving with the British in Italy cannot wear helmets due to their faith. They wear hair in a large oiled topknot covered by turbans, using 12 to 16 square yards of material.
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India
Italy
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