The War Illustrated Magazine – No. 48 – 2 August 1940

An original wartime issue of The War Illustrated, dated 2 August 1940, featuring contemporary photography and reporting from the Second World War.

The cover shows King George VI speaking with night-shift workers at a shell-producing factory in Southern England, highlighting the huge industrial effort behind Britain’s wartime production.

A fascinating piece of wartime social history, capturing both the home front and the people supporting the war effort.

Details

• Original wartime magazine

• Number 48

• Dated 2 August 1940

• King George VI / wartime factory cover

• Period photographs and reporting

• Authentic age-related wear

• Sold as a historical collector’s item