Vintage Collier's Magazine May 22, 1943 A Hero Tells About The Tokyo Raid

The Collier's Magazine, May 22, 1943, is a remarkable vintage magazine that offers a captivating glimpse into one of the most pivotal moments of World War II. This issue features the compelling story titled "A Hero Tells About The Tokyo Raid," penned by Capt. Ted W. Lawson, one of the courageous men involved in the daring air raid against Japan. As a piece of history, this magazine encapsulates the bravery and determination of the American spirit during wartime.

Not only does this vintage issue highlight significant historical events, but it also showcases an array of short and serial stories, providing readers with varied literary enjoyment. You will find engaging short stories such as "Tryout for Love" by Mosser Mauger and "She’s Done the Same for One" by Betty de Sherbinin, alongside serials like "The Girl Left Behind" by Margaret Culkin Banning.

This particular issue holds great collectible value, making it a must-have for enthusiasts of vintage magazines. Its content provides fascinating insights into the sentiments of the era, making it not just a magazine but a valuable artifact reflecting the cultural landscape of the 1940s. The articles in this vintage magazine are not only informative but also engaging—exploring topics from military strategies to social issues of the time.

This magazine is in excellent condition with light wear typical for its age, ensuring it can be displayed or preserved with pride in any collection.

Key Features:

• Authentic May 1943 issue featuring a firsthand account of the Tokyo Raid.
• Diverse array of short stories and articles that provide a snapshot of literary trends of the 1940s.

Explore additional articles featured in this issue:

• Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo by Capt. Ted W. Lawson – Page 11
• How Japan Plans to Win by Clark Lee – Page 14
• Radar, the Supersleuth by Donald Wilhelm – Page 16
• Pay for Soldiers’ Families by Harry Henderson and Sam Shaw – Page 18
• Jeep of All Trades by Ralph Wallace – Page 20

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Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.

Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):

• Collier's
• THIS WEEK
• SHORT STORIES
  • Mosser Mauger
    • Tryout for Love. In which a fat boy makes the grade.
  • Betty De Sherbinin
    • She'd Do the Same for You. One wife keeps her secret well—too well.
  • Walter D. Edmonds
    • No Horse is a Bargain. Especially if you run into that slick trader, Finis Wilson.
• THE SHORT SHORT STORY
  • Wedding Present for Elmer — by Minna Meier
• SERIAL STORIES
  • Octavus Roy Cohen
    • Sound of Revelry. The fourth of nine parts.
  • Margaret Culkin Banning
    • The Girl Left Behind. The sixth of eight parts.
• ARTICLES
  • Capt. Ted W. Lawson
    • Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo. The first of six parts. Beginning the greatest story of the war—by one of the men who bombed Tokyo.
  • Clark Lee
    • How Japan Plans to Win. She will sacrifice 10,000,000 men to build impregnable defenses around her new empire.
  • Donald Wilhelm
    • Radar, the Supersleuth. The outstanding secret weapon of the war.
  • Harry Henderson and Sam Shaw
    • Pay for Soldiers' Families. The Office of Dependency Benefits is guardian angel of the folks back home.
  • Ralph Wallace
    • Jeep of All Trades. The indomitable little jeep is one of our most effective weapons.
  • Frank Gervasi
    • Our Workers Are Not Slackers. What should be done to solve the problem of absenteeism.
  • David O. Woodbury
    • Your Life Tomorrow.
  • Walter Davenport
    • Ration Board. A merry-go-round of books, points and confusion.
  • Elaine Fogg
    • The Moon Goes Out at Ten. Here is paradise under contract.
• Freling Foster
  • Keep Up with the World.
• Wing Talk
• Editorials
• Cover — I. N. S.—U. S. Army