The War Illustrated Vol Seven
The War Illustrated Vol Seven
Hammerton
No of pgs 797
Content Coverage
This volume captures pivotal events and themes from mid to late 1943, including:
• The Italian Campaign: Detailed accounts of the Allied invasion of Italy, the fall of Mussolini, and the subsequent Italian armistice.
• Eastern Front Developments: Coverage of significant battles such as the Battle of Kursk and the Soviet advances into Ukraine.
• Pacific Theater: Reports 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.
• Personal Accounts: Firsthand narratives from soldiers, sailors, and airmen, providing personal perspectives on the war.
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.
