The War Illustrated Magazine – No. 50 – 16 August 1940

An original wartime issue of The War Illustrated, dated 16 August 1940, featuring contemporary photography and reporting from the Second World War.

The cover shows British tanks moving through the English countryside during the summer of 1940, reflecting the growing presence of military vehicles on the home front during the Battle of Britain period.

A distinctive piece of wartime social and military history, capturing Britain during a tense and pivotal stage of the war.

Details

• Original wartime magazine

• Number 50

• Dated 16 August 1940

• British tanks / English countryside cover

• Period photographs and reporting

• Authentic age-related wear

• Sold as a historical collector’s item