Original 1943 WWII-era book, “Fighting Yanks Around the World,” with text and maps by Thomas Penfield, published by Whitman Publishing Company, Racine, Wisconsin.
Published during World War II, this fascinating wartime book documents many of the faraway countries and regions where American forces were stationed or fighting. It includes numerous period maps, photographs, illustrations, and descriptions covering locations throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas.
Book Details: • Title: Fighting Yanks Around the World
• Author: Thomas Penfield
• Publisher: Whitman Publishing Co., Racine, Wisconsin
• Copyright: 1943
• Printed in U.S.A.
• Approximately 100 pages
• WWII / World War II subject matter
• Numerous maps and period photographs
• Original illustrated wartime cover
• Covers locations where American forces were stationed or fighting during WWII
The book includes coverage of Great Britain, France, Italy, North Africa, China, Australia, New Guinea, the Philippine Islands, Solomon Islands, Midway Island, Alaska, Hawaii and many other locations.
Condition:
Pre-owned antique/vintage condition with substantial age and storage wear.
The covers show heavy edge and corner wear, creasing, cracking, scuffing, staining/soiling and other age-related wear. The back cover has writing/marks and discoloration. Interior pages show normal age toning and handling wear but remain readable, with the maps and illustrations displaying well.
Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition. Photos are part of the description, and you will receive the exact book pictured.
A great original WWII-era collectible for collectors of World War II memorabilia, military history, vintage maps, wartime publications, Americana and 1940s ephemera.
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