Author: BRYANT, ARTHUR; FALLS, CYRIL
Title: The Illustrated London News (Iln), November (Nov. ) 7, 1942 - the Battle of the Solomons
Description: London: The Illustrated London News and Sketch Ltd, 1942. First Edition. Paperback. Illustrated by Davis, G.H.; Turner, C.E.; De Grineau, Bryan. Pages 505-532. Features: Cover photo of Monty pinning Sgt. Keith Elliot with the V.C, for outstanding gallantry at Ruweisat; The Battle of the Solomons - U.S. Sea Losses and Land Fighting, with photo of aircraft carrier "Wasp" ablaze and dramatic photo of U.S. auxiliary vessel "Colhoun" and U.S. destroyer "Little" shortly before they went under; Multiple photos of the Battle of the Solomons; Photos of Guadalcanal's vital airfield, Henderson Airport; Six photos of U.S. troop life on Guadalcanal; One-page illustration of sappers 'Hoovering' a minefield in the Western Desert; Photos of Allied airmen waging ceaseless war on Rommel's troops and supply columns; Multiple photos of the Eighth Army's steady progress in the Western Desert - aspects of the battle in its initial stages; The Third British Offensive in Egypt - article; Photos of eleven personalities of interest include Pilot Officer George F. Beurling, John Grix, and Mrs. Roosevelt meeting her U.S. Army son, Elliott, in Britain; Two pages of photos of lively episodes and incidents in the desert battle; Three photos of "Reprisal" raid bombing damage in Canterbury; Seven photos from Madagascar - successful British operations despite road blocks and blown-up bridges; Photos of renewed raids on Malta; Amazing daylight photo from 1 of 94 Lancasters flying low over France enroute to bombing the Schneider words at Le Creusot on October 17th; Illustrations explain how low-flying tactics create new problems for the enemy; Large high-resolution aerial photos of bomb damage to Schneider Works and Breuil Steelworks; Eight woodcuts by Chinese children illustrate the ongoing drama in that nation; Nice colour back cover ad for Johnnie Walker shows iron fence being installed in front of stately home. Moderate wear. Unmarked. A sound vintage copy.; Magazine; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall; The Illustrated London News (ILN), November (Nov.) 7, 1942 - The Battle of the Solomons Monty pinning Sgt. Keith Elliot with the V.C, for outstanding gallantry at Ruweisat; The Battle of the Solomons - U.S. Sea Losses and Land Fighting, with photo of ai. Good .

Keywords: () (. ) 7 1942 . VC. ; U.S. History Issues Military