"The Story of Antwerp X: A Combined Defense" Published by US Army 50 AAA Brigade

This is a book entitled "The Story of Antwerp X: A Combined Defense", an account of the United States Army's air attacks on Antwerp from October 1944 until April 194Antwerp was a crucial German seaport that the Allied Forces gained and needed to make sure remained operational in the face of Nazi efforts to destroy it. Brigadier General Clare Hibbs Armstrong headed up this crucial secret mission (Antwerp X), fueled by airmen from the US, Britain and the Free Polish Army. This pamphlet was published by the United States Army 50th AAA Brigade, the headquarters for the operation.

Circa 1945.

48 pages with color illustrations; approximately 8" in height and 6" in width

Oaktag cover, paper.

Stapled binding.

PUBLISHED BY 50 AAA BRIGADE, US ARMY on back cover.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX98 LAAEX3/13 SAAEX100/16

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The book has some areas of moderate staining/discoloration to the covers only: no writing, tears or stains inside.

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