WWII Stars and Stripes Newspaper May 13 1945 Germany Goering Surrender For Sale

Up for sale is a genuine, exceptionally rare original edition of *The Stars and Stripes* military newspaper. Printed in occupied Germany on May 13, 1945, this marks the historic first Sunday and first Mother's Day celebrated by U.S. Armed Forces after the official surrender of Nazi Germany (V-E Day).This complete 4-page edition (Vol. 1, No. 50) is packed with incredible front-page stencils, photographs, and eyewitness reporting from the immediate aftermath of the European theater collapse.**Front Page Headlines & Features Include:**
- **"Goering Admits He Ordered Terror Bombing of Coventry"** (Massive historic coverage of Reich Marshal Hermann Göring's interrogation, complete with a prominent photo titled "He Used to Throw a Lot of Weight Around").
- **"Fight Rages For Capital On Okinawa"** (Pacific theater updates on the brutal battle for Naha).
- **"Jap Envoy Captured"** (The arrest of Hiroshi Ōshima, Japanese Ambassador to Germany, by the 7th Army).
- **"Pacific Troop Shift Involves Big Army Reshuffle in ETO"**
- **"Yanks, Reds Link Again"** (U.S. and Russian forces meeting up in Czechoslovakia).
- **"GIs Over 30 Years Bewail Omission of Credit for Age"****Inside Content & Features:**
- **Mother's Day Tributes:** Features a touching, prominent "Dear Mom..." poem and unique troop columns celebrating Mother's Day on page 2.
- **Wartime Cartoons & Humor:** Classic occupation-era military comics including *Hubert* by Sgt. Dick Wingert and *Mail Call*.
- **Wartime Comics Page:** Back page includes classic 1940s syndicated comic strips such as *Li'l Abner* by Al Capp.
- **The Club House Sports Section:** Highlights the immediate post-war return of major sports entertainment, baseball league leaders, and updates on the Kentucky Derby.
- **Nazi Collapse Tracking:** Inside reports detailing the hunt for Heinrich Himmler hiding out, and U.S. efforts to suppress the Nazi underground "Werwolf" movement.**Condition Report:**
This newspaper is in good vintage condition and has been stored flat. Given the delicate nature of 1940s wartime newsprint, expect typical age-toning, minor edge wear, and a horizontal fold crease from original military theater distribution. The typography, photo prints, and columns remain clean, crisp, legible, and completely intact. No major cutouts or missing text blocks. Please review all high-resolution photos to evaluate exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.A spectacular piece of primary source history, perfect for framing, archives, or high-end military collections!**Shipping & Handling:**Ships flat and securely reinforced with heavy cardboard inserts to completely prevent bending or folding during transit. Fast handling with tracking provided!