August 21, 1944

This page includes the news map from August 21, 1944, along with:

  • excerpts from William Hanes Lancaster, Jr.'s memoir of military experiences in the Pacific Theater, specifically Burma and China;
  •  Captain Kent Herrin's travel orders from August 21st, 1944;
  • a militray publication from the field, Courier News, from September 25, 1944;
  • a letter home from Bill Brooks stationed in the Phillipines, 1945;
  • Special Order from Field Marshall H.R  Alexander, May 2, 1945;
  • Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisehower in Life Magazine after the German surrender, May 7th, 1945;
  • a letter from Germany after the surrender, August 1945.
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August 21st Newsmap-Front Page

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August 21, 1944 Newsmap Back Page

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William Hanes Lancaster, Jr. Memoir Excerpts-3 pages

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Captain Kent Herrin's Travel Orders-August 21, 1944

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Courier News-military publication from the field, September 25, 1944, page 1

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Letter home from Bill Brooks, stationed in the Phillipines, 1945.

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Special Order of the Day- May 2, 1945

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Dwight D. Eisenhower featured in Life Magazine, 1945.

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Letter Home-August 1, 1945-Germany

August 21, 1944