Newsweek – August 27, 1945 – Gen. MacArthur/Japan Surrenders

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This is the August 27, 1945, issue of Newsweek. Its cover features a photo of General Douglas MacArthur. The caption is “MacArthur: The Emperor’s Boss.” There are several pages about the surrender of Japan and what that meant for Japan, the U.S.A. and the world. Like other issues of Newsweek, in addition to the cover article, the magazine contains articles and features about national and international events, including articles about how the end of the war will impact the U.S. homefront, what returning members of the armed forces will face and do, the challenges and opportunities of peace, the black market in Berlin, photos from the atomic bomb test in New Mexico, and more! There are black & white photos and vintage advertisements (color and black & white) throughout the issue’s 96 pages. The magazine measures approximately 8.25 x 10.75 inches. World War II (September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945), was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many engaging in total war on an unprecedented scale. World War II was the deadliest conflict in history, causing the deaths of 60 to 75 million people, a majority of whom were civilians. Millions died as a result of massacres, starvation, disease, and genocides including the Holocaust. After the Allied victory, Germany, Austria, Japan, and Korea were occupied, and German and Japanese leaders were tried for war crimes. The causes of World War II includ

• Publisher: Newsweek
• Year: 1945
• Condition: Very Good

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