The War Illustrated Vol Ten

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The War Illustrated Vol Ten

Hammerton

No of pgs 800

Content Coverage

The War Illustrated, Volume 10 is the final volume in a comprehensive 10-volume series edited by Sir John Hammerton, chronicling World War II through detailed narratives, photographs, maps, and personal accounts. Published by Amalgamated Press, Volume 10 encompasses issues 231 to 255, covering the period from April 26, 1946, to April 11, 1947.

This volume captures the immediate aftermath of World War II, focusing on themes such as liberation, reconstruction, and the transition to peacetime. It includes articles on significant events and topics like the Dunkirk evacuation, the Normandy invasion, the fall of Singapore, and the use of the atomic bomb at Bikini Atoll. Additionally, it features profiles of key military units, including the Grenadier Guards and the Royal Air Force Regiment, as well as firsthand accounts from soldiers and civilians who experienced the war’s final phases.

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.

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