The War Illustrated Vol Eight
The War Illustrated Vol Eight
Hammerton
No of pgs 800
Content Coverage
This volume captures pivotal events and themes from mid to late 1944, including:
• D-Day and the Normandy Landings: Detailed accounts of the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, including firsthand narratives from soldiers who stormed the beaches and glider-borne troops who landed behind enemy lines. 
• Liberation of France: Coverage of the Allied advance through France, leading to the liberation of Paris and other key cities.
• Eastern Front Developments: Reports on the Soviet offensives pushing German forces westward, reclaiming occupied territories.
• Pacific Theater: Updates on the ongoing island-hopping campaigns and naval battles in the Pacific.
• Home Front: Insights into civilian life during wartime, including rationing, air raids, and morale-boosting efforts.
Overview
• “The War Illustrated” was a British magazine first published during World War I (1914–1918) and later again during World War II.
• It provided illustrated accounts, photographs, and articles on the progress of the war, covering battles, military equipment, political developments, and life on the home front.
• The publication aimed to keep the British public informed and engaged, often using patriotic and propagandist tones.
Editor
• The editor, Sir John Alexander Hammerton (1871–1949), was a notable British writer and editor known for creating large-scale reference works and war histories.
• Hammerton was responsible for compiling and editing many volumes of The War Illustrated, which are now valued as historical records.
