Tag Archives: newsmap

Japanese Infantry Weapons

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Japanese Infantry Weapons: Source: Newsmap, U.S. Army Service Forces, Army Information Branch, December 11, 1944.  

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British Aircraft

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin
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Soviet Infantry

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Source: Newsmap, U.S. Army Service Forces, Army Information Branch, February 1, 1943.  

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Russian Armored Vehicles

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“Russian Armored Vehicles” recognition poster from Newsmap, August 1942:

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Foxholes: Dig or Die!

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

FOXHOLES. DIG! OR DIE! (Newsmap, April 1943)   Tunisia has taught that your life depends on digging in—soon enough and deep enough—with whatever tools you may have at hand. Foxholes protect you effectively from gunfire and mechanized attack and give … Continue reading →

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There is No All-Purpose Plane

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“There is No All-Purpose Plane” poster from Newsmap, November 1942. For the United States, the requirements of this war are extremely varied. Our airplanes are in daily operation against the enemy on many fronts with variations in climate and battle … Continue reading →

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Your Battleship and Her Requirements

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Your Battleship and Her Requirements: (Newsmap, May 1944)

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WAC 3rd Anniversary

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Newsmap poster from April 1945 celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC):

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Italian Navy Uniforms and Insignia

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Italian Navy Uniforms and Insignia:

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Failure to Recognize

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The August 1943 issue of NEWSMAP stressed the importance of accurate tank recognition. Learn to recognize one vehicle from another as instantly as you know “Bill” from “Ed” or a Chevrolet from a Ford. Practice on every vehicle you see … Continue reading →

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