On August 15, 1942, what was opposed to the flyers in Alaska. The sudden snowstorm added obstacles to flying in northern Alaska and the Aleutian region. Here, a Navy PBY patrol bomber and a "pill box" used as a sandbag are almost covered by snowflakes. This picture describes more vividly than any text the difficulties encountered in maintaining air patrols in parts of Alaska. Image source: ACME's official photos of the US Navy;

Untitled, 8/26/1942. According to the picture description in the Japanese Photo Library, when the Japanese occupied Tanduong, which was controlled by the former Dutch in Java, burning oil tanks and oil trucks greeted the Japanese. This photo arrived in the United States via Brazil. Credit: ACME.

Battle of the Cossacks in Stalingrad on August 30, 1942. Stalingrad, Russia - Under heavy enemy fire, members of the Cossack cavalry unit crossed a causeway in the Don region near Stalingrad. The latest report from Moscow on August 30 stated that the Soviet counterattack crushed the German leader before Stalingrad, and the Germans also attacked from the northwest.

The reserve is heading for battle, 8/4/1942. Russia-The machine gun group and the cavalry unit carrying submachine guns are part of a long line of reserves of the Red Army, moving up to the front line, "somewhere in Russia." (Approved by the examiner). Credit: ACME;

New German gun, 8/13/1942. On the southern front of Russia-This photo from an enemy source received in London shows that, according to the accompanying description, Germany used a new "giant" artillery when it captured Sevastopol. It is said to be able to fire shells weighing hundreds of pounds and is believed to be an improvement on the Skoda 12-inch mortar used in the previous war. It is shown as "Somewhere in Crimea". Approved by the examiner. Credit: ACME;

On August 30, 1942, Russian artillery moved upward in Stalingrad. Russia-A Soviet horse artillery unit entered a village in the northwest of Stalingrad. According to the latest report, on August 30, the Russians successfully countered the invading Germans' mechanized battle. According to reports, the enemy was also pushed back to the city. The photos were broadcast from Moscow to London and received by the Clippers in New York. Approved by the examiner. Credit: ACME;

Nazi handicrafts, August 3, 1942. Russia-This photo is from the German spear corporal Ludwig Lehr who was captured on the Kalinin front. The photo shows Nazi soldiers being stripped to their waists, watching the hungry flames engulf them and fire them. Russian village. Image source: ACME;

Jap Steam-roller in Enforced Idleness, August 30, 1942. Solomon Islands-A US Marine guards a Japanese steamroller that paved the ground for the Japanese airfield on Guadalcanal until Leathernecks took over the island during the Solomon Islands offensive. The photo released yesterday in Washington​​ was taken by the war correspondent photographer Sherman Montrose of ACME News Pictures. Credit Line (ACME);

Mechanized landing in the Solomon Islands, August 30, 1942. Solomon Islands-Jeeps and new landing barges line up on the beaches of Guadalcanal as the US Marines and attack the Japanese in the Solomon Islands. The photo released yesterday in Washington​​ was taken by the war correspondent photographer Sherman Montrose of ACME News Pictures. Credit Line (ACME);

Supply helps form the Pacific "Steel Ring", August 13, 1942. Two lighters next to a cargo ship are loaded with tools and materials for use in a base built by the United States in the Southwest Pacific because they form a "steel ring" against Japan. Credit Line (ACME);

On August 13, 1942, the U.S. supply base at the Pacific Base. The crew of a U.S. cruiser was watching the operation as the landing lighter was towed ashore to provide tools and supplies for the U.S. base in the Southwest Pacific. The base provides a jumping base for the United States to offset Japanese operations in the area. Credit Line (ACME);

On August 13, 1942, locals unloaded supplies from the Pacific Base. Locals on an island in the Southwest Pacific unloaded supplies that were transported ashore in lighters for the US operations base. These supplies will be used to prevent further Japanese conquests in the area. Credit Line (ACME);

Convoy supplies the Pacific Outpost, 8/13/1942. Under the protection of a cruiser (foreground) and a destroyer (middle), the cargo ship of the American convoy sailed into an undisclosed port in the Southwest Pacific. Once safely in, they will drop anchor and unload supplies for the US base. Credit Line (ACME);

The morning in the desert was very cold, August 31, 1942. Egyptian desert-This Italian prisoner was guarded by a New Zealand military policeman and was captured before he could put on his pants during a dawn attack in the Egyptian desert. Since the air in the desert early in the morning was very cold, he wore the blanket for comfort and humility. Credit Line (ACME);

A tense moment on board an American tanker in the convoy on August 4, 1942. A submarine alarm sounded on a naval tanker of the convoy escort somewhere in the Indian Ocean, and American sailors in life jackets raised their guns. Credit Line (ACME);

New Zealanders in the Battle of Egypt on August 3, 1942. The pictures of these New Zealanders in the Egyptian campaign were taken by official photographers during operations on the Alamein front. The fierce New Zealand army joined the front lines of other United Nations forces and did a lot of work to prevent the Axis from advancing to Alexandria, a large British naval base in Egypt. These are said to be the first pictures of New Zealanders participating in the Battle of the Western Desert in June and July 1942. The New York Bureau artillery of this New Zealand heavy artillery force roared during the Egyptian campaign. Sandstorms and high temperatures make conditions difficult, but tough New Zealanders can bear it. Credit Line (ACME);

New Zealanders in the Battle of Egypt on August 3, 1942. The pictures of these New Zealanders in the Egyptian campaign were taken by official photographers during operations on the Alamein front. The fierce New Zealand army joined the front lines of other United Nations forces and did a lot of work to prevent the Axis from advancing to Alexandria, a large British naval base in Egypt. This is said to be the first photo of New Zealanders participating in the Battle of the Western Desert in June and July 1942. Low-flying fighter jets left Mersa Matruh in New Zealand to patrol while in contact with the enemy in Minqar Qaim. Only once, at the beginning of the campaign was the traffic bombing credit line (ACME) 8/3/42;

Liberia Mall, 8/27/1942. Monrovia, Liberia-A water street view on the seafront of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. This is where most of the trade issues in the city are located. On the left are two European trade shops; further forward, under the dilapidated roof, is a local marine fish market. The clock tower in the central background is above the government customs building. This street has an open sewer, but it is illuminated by electric lights at night, and the electricity comes from a government-run factory. Editor: These Liberia scene photos are sent to you for future news reports. Please archive them for reference. Image source: Firestone Corporation-from ACME.

Street scene in Liberia, 8/27/1942. Monrovia, Liberia-Rubber cultivation in the United States began in Liberia on the west coast of Africa, when the Firestone organization began planting rubber on two 50,000 acres of plantations. Since then, American institutions—chain stores, lights, cars, movies, radio, and paved streets—have become familiar sights in this 100-year-old black republic. Here is a typical street scene in the hometown of Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, named after President Monroe. Editor: These Liberia scene photos have been sent to you for future news reports. Please archive for reference. Credit: ACME.

The hut on the way forward, August 26, 1942. Liberia-A modern large passenger plane symbolically spreads its wings on an original thatched hut in Liberia. Pan American Airlines is transforming it into an airport to provide transoceanic services across the South Atlantic. Passed after review. Credit: ACME.

The builders of Liberia Airport, August 26, 1942. Liberia-Locals wearing white robes, sheets or shorts are building a new airport somewhere in Liberia, and Pan American Airlines is building a new airport for its proposed transoceanic service across the South Atlantic. Passed after review. Credit: ACME.

German artillery fire in Crimea on August 13, 1942. On the southern front of Russia-this photo from a German source shows that, according to the instructions attached to the photo, a new secret large Nazi gun is firing in Crimea. The gun was originally used to capture Sevastopol, and it is said to be able to fire hundreds of weights of shells. It is believed that this weapon is an improvement on the Skoda 12-inch mortar used in the last war. (Approved by the examiner). Credit: ACME.

The Germans were driven out of Russian towns on August 30, 1942. Soviet-German Front-When the Nazis left the town under the attack of the Red Army, a Soviet rifleman and submachine gunner expelled the Germans from their refuge during street fighting in a town in the Pogoreloye-Gorodische area of ​​the Rzhev Front. The photo was flashed from Moscow to New York via radio today. Passed by the Soviet inspector. Credit: ACME Radio Photography.

Anti-tank firepower on the Tang front, August 30, 1942. Soviet-German Front-Red Army soldiers fired a 76mm anti-tank gun from an undiscovered location in the Don area. The photo was flashed from Moscow to New York via radio today. Passed by the Soviet inspector. Credit: ACME Radio Photography.

Happy Landing, August 4, 1942. Washington-The extraordinary thing about this familiar scene is that the aircraft carrier on which these dive bombers landed and took off was a former merchant ship that was converted into an aircraft carrier charger by the skills of American shipyard workers. Uncle Sam is using various facilities to throw planes at enemy naval forces. Image source: Official US Navy photo provided by ACME.

Smoky Refuge, August 27, 1942. This half-track vehicle was shrouded in smoke, and its crew focused on attacking from the rear while solving the mobility problem of the Louisiana Third Army. Image source: US Communications Force photos from ACME.

Sky transportation, 8/27/1942. The super transport aircraft was launched by United Aircraft Corporation at its Texas plant more than a month in advance. The new long-range transport aircraft is a modification of the joint B24 Liberation bomber and is now in mass production. This four-engine ship combines all the ideal features of a 20-ton bomber, can carry a 10-ton payload, can fly at more than 300 mph, and has a range of 4,000 miles. The completion of the transportation assembly line makes Consolidated's Texas plant the longest, continuously moving linear production line in the aircraft industry. The production of super transport aircraft means that the production of Liberator bombers will not stop. Image source: ACME.

He reached our goal, 8/27/1942. New Haven, Connecticut-Helping the Japanese out of their predicament was Helen Chelbeck, one of the thousands of employees of the Winchester Repeating Weapons Company in New Haven, who signed 100% of the war bonds. Helen is pushing the Japanese to the 100% mark because he escaped from a handful of bullets in the hands of a worker in Winchester. According to the Treasury Department’s salary deduction program, the company is the largest factory in Connecticut with a 100% participation rate. Image source: ACME.

Tank crew desert combat training, August 27, 1942. The U.S. military in the California desert—raising sand in the clouds that darken the sky, these U.S. tanks clinked on sand dunes somewhere in the California desert during extensive combat maneuvers on the toughest terrain in the world. Credit: ACME;

Dieppe raid-a miracle of cooperation, August 27, 1942. The raid on the French coastal town of Dieppe by the British Commandos and the American Rangers on August 19 was a miracle of cooperation between the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The Royal Air Force, the U.S. Army Air Force, and the Royal Navy worked together to land the attackers. Here, a Royal Navy destroyer placed a smoke screen to protect the landing craft from the enemy. (Approved by the examiner). Credit: ACME;

Dieppe raid-a miracle of cooperation, August 27, 1942. The raid on the French coastal town of Dieppe by the British Commandos and the American Rangers on August 19 was a miracle of cooperation between the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The Royal Air Force, the U.S. Army Air Force, and the Royal Navy worked together to land the attackers. Here, a Royal Navy ship monitored four of the many landing craft used during the raid. (Approved by the examiner) Credit: ACME;

American flyers wait for "zero hour", August 5, 1942. Somewhere in the UK-the U.S. Army Air Force bomber crew waited for "zero hours" with many other U.S. pilots. They will fly over Germany with thousands of tons of bombs and go through a huge airport to their plane for flight. "Somewhere in the UK." This is one of the first photos to reach the United States. It is the bombing station of the United States in the United Kingdom. Credit: Acme;

Prepare for the attackers, August 3, 1942. The gunmen on the transport plane, which is part of the convoy heading to England, because they have been monitoring enemy attackers. Other ships of the United Nations convoy can be seen in the background. Image source: Acme;

Dieppe raid-a miracle of cooperation, August 27, 1942. The raid on the French coastal town of Dieppe by the British Commandos and the American Rangers on August 19 was a miracle of cooperation between the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The Royal Air Force, the U.S. Army Air Force, and the Royal Navy worked hand in hand to land the raiders. Here, Royal Air Force Douglas "Boston" bombers dropped bombs at enemy targets. In the distance you can see the British naval ship laying a smoke screen. Image source: Acme;

The pyre of a Nazi funeral in England on August 13, 1943. England-The engine of the German Heinkel III suddenly stopped and crashed. The bomb exploded and ignited a town on the southern coast of England. One of the two houses was destroyed. Four people who slept in the house received treatment for their burns. Note the hole in the roof of the second house (right background in the photo). (Approved by the examiner) Credit: ACME;

Large, easy-to-handle machine gun, August 28, 1943. Akron, Ohio-These large Bofors anti-aircraft guns produced by Firestone Tire and Rubber Company are easy to manipulate here, as shown by the girls in the picture above. Guns are being mass produced on the production line here;

On August 13, 1943, he received his son's post-mortem award. New York City, New York—Mrs. Mary C. Church, located at 66 Delware Avenue, Dumont, New Jersey, is the mother of the late first lieutenant. Russel M. Church, Jr., the 17th Pursuit Squadron of the US Army Air Force, received the Distinguished Service Cross and Soldier Medal, posthumously awarded her son, and she died in the Philippines on December 16, 1941. The office of Colonel Thomas L. Crystal, the commander of Fort Jay on Governors Island, is (from left to right): Colonel Crystal, who awarded the medal; Lady of the Church; Miss Mary Church, the protagonist’s sister; With his father Russel M. Church, Sr.. Mrs. Church wears her son's wings and two medals (DSC on the left and soldier's medal on the right). 8/13/42 (ACME);

Strange lights during a night raid, August 27, 1943. England-This night photo was taken during a recent attack on a town on the south coast and shows the strange effect of the flare when the flare is hit by an anti-aircraft cannon when the decomposed part of the flare is lowered to the roof. The flare on the right has just been hit. Pass the examiner. Credit: ACME;

The tank carrier landed after the Dieppe attack on August 27, 1943. England-Two UN tank landing craft, first used in a large-scale assault ranger raid on Dieppe on August 19, after the raid they ran aground "somewhere in the UK". Image source: Photo of the US Signal Corps from ACME;

Japanese students were attacked, August 29, 1943. Parkville, Missouri-American-born Japanese students attended a flag-raising ceremony at Park College in Parkville, Missouri and continued to study there peacefully, despite protests from citizens of Platte County, Missouri, who believed they should be detained. Left to right; WL Young, dean of the academy; Henry Masuda, Kumagai Toki, Arthur Kamizuka, William Yamamoto, Abraham Dole, and Peter Sen. 8/29/42 (ACME;

On August 28, 1942, preparing to smash the large Bofors anti-aircraft gun of the Axis powers. Akron, Ohio - Every day, more than 30 large Bofors anti-aircraft guns are rolled off the assembly line of Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Here, as full-scale production begins, these anti-aircraft guns are truly introduced to all fronts. The above chart shows the output in one day outside the factory. The gun was originally designed in Sweden. (ACME);

A ski unit climbing in the summer and winter on August 16, 1942. Pacific Northwest-Uncle Sam's army has added a new branch-a mature "mountain regiment" with 1,400 soldiers undergoing a rigorous professional training program. Last winter, these people formed the first organized ski unit battalion in the United States, but now that snow and ice have given way to the summer heat and dust, they are developing into a regiment aimed at becoming the core of a similar mountain infantry unit. The commander of the regiment, Colonel OS Rolph, unveiled the ski patrol and personally supervised each stage of the comprehensive training of the "mountain infantry" today. These photos were taken in the mountaineering training area and show some stages of training. New York Bureau climbers proceeded cautiously along the rock wall when they completed the basic training and prepared for the second and more rigorous training in the wild and mountainous areas.

The pilot’s anti-axis emotions, August 27, 1942. The crew of a B-17 Flying Fortress used graphics to depict their feelings and painted this novel badge on the fuselage of the flying monster. They will use bombs to flatten Axis towns to cover part of the costs of the 8/27/42 (ACME) bombings in London and Canterbury;

The US fighter base in the Caribbean, August 13, 1942. The fighter pilots of these Uncle Sam Air Forces hidden in the Caribbean have been on alert in their dense jungle base. During the "standby alarm", when the engine is warmed up by the ground crew for 8/13/42 (ACME), they will stay next to the aircraft;

Itchy fingers, August 14, 1942. McDill Airport, Florida-B-26's tail gunner opened his eyes and scanned the sky vigilantly, looking for the first sign of enemy opposition. When the situation became the most difficult, he was the one who held the life of the flying teammate and the safety of the aircraft in the trigger finger. His job requires defeating the enemy every second. The gunner is an anonymous member of the combat training team and is learning the essence of his lethal art. The wrap protects the gun from the weather. When the aircraft enters a combat mission, they will fall off. 8/14/42 (Photo from ACME by the US Army Aviation);

The engine of the crashed Japanese aircraft, August 8, 1942. Washington, DC-This huge engine was taken from a carrier-based aircraft that crashed in the mountains near Holland Harbor, Alaska during a bombing attack, proving the power and maneuverability of the Japanese combat plan. This is the power of the Japanese combat plan. And proof of mobility. The engine is in a relatively intact condition, guarded by U.S. Marine Corps sentry, waiting for U.S. aviation experts to study 8/8/42 (U.S. Navy official photo-from ACME);

Preparing to provide sleeping powder to the Nazis, August 5, 1942. Somewhere in the British Isles—in many parts of the British Isles, the US Air Force’s flying fortresses are waiting for "zero hour," waiting to deliver “blockbuster bombs” to Berlin—and any other places where the Nazis might gather. Here, Lieutenant Edward B. Weathers of Ocala, Florida, walked towards his bomber, which was aptly named "Berlin Sleeper." He was accompanied by soldiers with submachine guns, because he was carrying a precious and secret American bomb sight. 8/5/42 (ACME);

Hawaii now has a stinger, August 1, 1942. Honolulu-The tropical lagoon surrounded by palm trees is the headquarters of the pelagic hornet nests, and their bites are deadly to any Japanese submarine or surface ship lurking off the coast of Oahu. It is home to a small, sturdy, fast PT fleet-the navy's torpedo boats have recently joined Hawaii's land, sea and air offensive. In the old yacht club under the coco palm trees and the huge Kamani tree, the officers and soldiers of the fleet relax while their boats are inspected and repaired, waiting for their time to go out to sea-a day or a month cruise-"Put the fish out Into the ship of the Axis." The following is a typical scene of a secret base. NEW YORK BUREAU must sacrifice size to increase the speed of small PT boats, but nonetheless, these boats still have a strong tingling sensation. The kitchen is a bit cramped, but the crew member has enough elbow room to cut bread. (pass the examination). Credit: ACME;

Hawaii now has a stinger, August 1, 1943. Honolulu-The tropical lagoon surrounded by palm trees is the headquarters of the pelagic hornet nests, and their bites are deadly to any Japanese submarine or surface ship lurking off the coast of Oahu. It is home to a small, sturdy, fast PT fleet-the navy's torpedo boats have recently joined Hawaii's land, sea and air offensive. In the old yacht club under the coco palm trees and the huge Kamani tree, the officers and soldiers of the fleet relax while their ships are inspected and repaired, waiting for their time to go to sea-a day or a month cruise-"will Put the fish on the ship of the Axis." The following is a typical scene of a secret base. These "submarines" of the New York Bureau were tied to their docks, waiting for repairs in the calm waters of the lagoon at the secret torpedo boat base. (pass the examination). Credit: ACME;

The war factory was closed by the President, August 13, 1942. Bayonne, New Jersey-Sergeant. Charles Robinson (left) and private soldiers of the Bayonne Police. John Glowacki, at the entrance to the General Cable Co. factory on West First Street in Bayonne. Private Glowacki accompanied Army officials who visited the factory after President Roosevelt announced the Navy’s order to take over the factory. The factory manufactures cables for the armed forces. Credit: ACME.

Their goal is good, August 14, 1942. England-This is the forecast team for the mixed anti-aircraft battery on the east coast of England, which destroyed three enemy attackers in 48 hours. Credit: (ACME);

A ski unit climbing in the summer and winter on August 16, 1942. Pacific Northwest-Uncle Sam's army has added a new branch-a mature "mountain regiment" with 1,400 soldiers undergoing a rigorous professional training program. Last winter, these people formed the first organized ski unit battalion in the United States, but now that snow and ice have given way to the summer heat and dust, they are developing into a regiment aimed at becoming the core of a similar mountain infantry unit. The commander of the regiment, Colonel OS Rolph, unveiled the ski patrol and personally supervised each stage of the comprehensive training of the "mountain infantry" today. These photos were taken in the mountaineering training area and show some stages of training. The New York Bureau carried Garland rifles and a complete backpack. These people were in groups of three, tied together with safety ropes, and climbed up the wooden ramp. Cuts in the logs provide support for toes and fingers. Credit: (ACME);

Winter ski team-summer climbers, August 16, 1942. Pacific Northwest-A new branch has been added to Uncle Sam's army-a mature "mountain regiment" with 1,400 soldiers undergoing a rigorous professional training program. Last winter, these people formed the first organized ski unit battalion in the United States, but now that snow and ice have given way to the summer heat and dust, they are developing into a regiment aimed at becoming the core of a similar mountain infantry unit. The commander of the regiment, Colonel OS Rolph, unveiled the ski patrol and personally supervised each stage of the comprehensive training of the "mountain infantry" today. These photos were taken in the mountaineering training area and show some stages of training. In the mountaineering training area, people climb up the steep sides of gravel pits and almost vertical wooden climbing ramps. These ramps are 40 feet high and scored with axes at wide intervals so that they can be held by toes and fingers. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

The Italian submarine was bombed on August 26, 1942. The Mediterranean — as the turmoil caused by a string of bombs dropped by the Sunderland aircraft subsided, the target of the attack — an Italian submarine trapped on the surface of the Western Mediterranean — was barely visible. The Sunderland pilot saw the submarine while patrolling the western coast of the Mediterranean and reported that his bomb severely damaged the hull of the submarine ship. Credit: Acme.

The Nazis claimed to have captured MT. El Borus, August 26, 1942. According to reports from the German Supreme Command, the mountain troops forcibly passed several passes in the Western Caucasus, Russia, and the swastika was hung on Mount Elberus, the highest peak of the Caucasus. The picture above is a view of the Caucasus, with Mount Elborus in the background. Credit: Acme;

They study the art of desert war, 8/27/1942. The US Army in the California Desert—These US tank soldiers wear goggles and air filters and learn the art of desert warfare when the US Army’s mechanized and mobile units begin to conduct combat exercises somewhere in the California desert. The Touch of War is the name of the tank-"Reaper". Credit: ACME;

A new troop glider in production, August 27, 1942. The airborne infantry has landed on this new U.S. Army Air Force CG-4A 15-position glider and is ready to take action. This kind of exercise will soon be repeated many times "true", because this type of glider will soon become our first line of defense against the invasion of the Axis. The aircraft is now mass-produced by Boeing, Beechcraft and Cessna in Wichita, Kansas, and the Army and Air Force are equipping them with skilled pilots. Despite their large size, these gliders weigh only about 3,000 pounds, and two or more of them can land on almost any small field or pasture. Credit: (ACME);

New Army Air Force training glider, August 27, 1942. New Army Air Force Training Glider This new 9-seat CG-3A glider is being used by the US Army Air Force to train pilots and crew for the larger 15 gliders. The large spacecraft CG-4A will soon become our first line of defense against invading the territory of the Axis powers, and is now in mass production. Credit: ACME;

Desert Infantry, August 27, 1942. The US Army in the California Desert-When the US Army began a combat exercise somewhere in the California desert, these hard-hit American soldiers jumped off the battlefield from their armored vehicles. Credit: ACME.

The BOFORS anti-aircraft gun production line rolled off the production line on August 28, 1942. Akron, Ohio - At the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company plant here, skilled workers produced more than 30 huge Bofors anti-aircraft guns. The picture above shows part of the assembly line of these guns, which were originally designed in Sweden. Their effective range is 6000 feet. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

WAAC also has a sergeant, August 30, 1942. Financial Times Des Moines, Iowa. ——Sergeant Wilma Stanton of Los Angeles, California, was the first WAAC auxiliary (private) promoted to sergeant to announce orders to her team members. From left to right: Helen Delvoski, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Opal Aliff, Huntington, Washington, Winifred Cioffi, Rutand, Vermont, Helen Hickman, Atlanta, Georgia. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

Nailed to the bar, 8/30/1942. Financial Times Des Moines, Iowa. – Captain Frank E. Stillman, Jr. nailed the gold bars of 2nd Lieut to Ft. WAAC officers Janet Jenkins (left) and Jean Korn. Des Moines, Iowa. These women are first-class members who graduated from the Ft. WAAC Officer Candidate School. Des Moines. Both women are from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Credit: (ACME);

Vacation ashore, August 4, 1942. The Chinese Consul General in New York, Tsune Chi-Yu, informed them that they had reached a new agreement with the US Immigration Service to allow Chinese crews to go ashore for the first time and lead a group of Chinese crews to land at the East Coast port to call at the US port. Credit: ACME;

KAMPF in Africa, August 4, 1942. A Nazi air defense officer scanned the sky worriedly at a German airport in the Western Desert, looking for Allied bombers because the thick black smoke produced by the destroyed Nazi planes stained the sky. The snapshot was made by a German soldier. The next day, he was photographed with a camera and film. The picture was flashed from Cairo to New York today by radio. (Approved by a British examiner.) Picture source: ACME Radiophoto;

Warning, August 3, 1942. Egypt-This sign was prominently displayed at an intersection near the Egyptian theater. Credit: ACME;

A tense moment on board an American tanker in the convoy on August 4, 1942. A submarine alarm sounded on a naval tanker of the convoy escort somewhere in the Indian Ocean, and American sailors in life jackets raised their guns. Credit Line (ACME);

The Red Reserve moves forward, August 4, 1942. Russia-A long red reserve team moved up to the front line, "somewhere in Russia." Many of these reserve forces were thrown into the offensive against the Nazi tribes that threatened the oil fields in the Caucasus. (Approved by the examiner). Credit: ACME;

The bad omen of U-Boats, August 4, 1942. The following is how air and sea vessels cooperate to explode a U-boat operating near the coast of Uncle Sam. A U.S. Navy airship sent a signal to the nearby Coast Guard "submarine saboteur", pointing to a suspected enemy submersible lurking in the Atlantic Ocean. The cutting machine traverses the area, and the next "egg" rushes the water column to the sky in a V shape to show victory. After that, the U-boat no longer lurks. Credit: (ACME);

Motorcyclists join Dimout, August 4, 1942. New York City, New York — Jack Schultz (left) and Frank Mote, two news motorcyclists of Acme Newspictures, Inc., must be prepared to ride in a power outage and tape their headlights to comply with the car light regulations Start dimming to the intensity of the parking lights from August 4th. In the first 10 days, violators will only receive a warning. After that, the magistrate will have the power to impose a fine of up to $50 or 30 days, or both. Credit: (ACME);

Vandals stay away! , August 4, 1942. New York City, New York-After four Nazi saboteurs landed on the shores of Long Island and four Florida beaches, detailed plans were recently drawn up to destroy various facilities of great value to the American war. It is clear that Axis is not—nor is it. Fool. For this reason, war factories, shipyards and other important facilities are now taking preventive measures. An Axis destroyer will encounter difficulties and try to enter the Todd Erie Basin dry dock in Brooklyn, Todd Shipyard Company, because this is one of the factories, and realizes that all the yard facilities and personnel will face all the dangers. If they allow a spoiler's chance. Therefore, they do not take risks, as shown in this series of photos passed by naval inspectors. Every truck entering and leaving the shipyard is carefully inspected by the guards of the Todd Shipyard. Here, they are looking for anyone under the canvas of the truck, or anything that might be dangerous. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

Vandals stay away! , August 4, 1942. New York City, New York-After four Nazi saboteurs landed on the shores of Long Island and four Florida beaches, a detailed plan was recently developed to destroy various facilities of great value to the American war. It is clear that Axis is not—nor is it. Fooling. For this reason, war factories, shipyards and other important facilities are now taking preventive measures. An Axis saboteur will encounter difficulties when trying to enter the Todd Erie Basin dry dock in Brooklyn, Todd Shipyard Company, because this is one of the factories, realizing that the shipyard facilities and personnel will be in danger if they Allow a spoiler's chance. Therefore, they do not take risks, as shown in this series of photos passed by naval inspectors. Guard Philip Meyer (left) even looked at the sandwich, looking for sabotage materials. At the same time, Jimmy Orefice, the mechanic's assistant, watched anxiously, lest the guards lose his lunch. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

Vandals stay away! , August 4, 1942. New York City, New York-After four Nazi saboteurs landed on the shores of Long Island and four Florida beaches, a detailed plan was recently developed to destroy various facilities of great value to the American war. It is clear that Axis is not—nor is it. Fooling. For this reason, war factories, shipyards and other important facilities are now taking preventive measures. An Axis saboteur will encounter difficulties when trying to enter the Todd Erie Basin dry dock in Brooklyn, Todd Shipyard Company, because this is one of the factories, realizing that the shipyard facilities and personnel will be in danger if they Allow a spoiler's chance. Therefore, they do not take risks, as shown in this series of photos passed by naval inspectors. Even lunch boxes that look innocent can contain bombs! – Albert Califano, (right) opened his lunch box and let the guard Philip Mayer check it. He sniffed the contents of the thermos to make sure it did not contain dangerous chemicals. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

"Americans are confident--" August 5, 1942. Southern England-These young US Army Air Force ground crews pose for the photographer with a smile of confidence in the final victory at a station in Southern England. The success of any Air Force enterprise depends on the willingness and ability of such "oil monkeys". They are (from left to right): Don Walker, from Washington, Iowa; Mallie Galloway, Darlington, South Carolina; and John Perkins, Woodruff, Wisconsin. (Approved by the examiner). Credit: ACME;

American soldiers learn jungle fighting, 8/5/1942. In this photo released by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, a Panamanian officer (middle) is instructing two U.S. soldiers on the correct method of parrying a machete. This type of battle is very important in jungle warfare. Image source: US Army Signal Corps photos from ACME;

The first captured photo of a German electronic ship, August 5, 1942. This is the first captured photo of the German E-Boat arriving in the United States. These ships are the counterparts of our PT ships and have carried out hit-and-run attacks on United Nations ships in the English Channel and other parts of the world. The E-Boat in the photo was captured by a small group of British coastal ships. Their Oerlikon 20mm artillery hit many holes in the hull and killed many crew members. This small ship is equipped with torpedo tubes, depth charges, smoke buoys, two 20mm artillery and two machine guns. (Approved by the examiner). Credit: ACME;

The bridge destroyed by the Red Army in the Dun area on August 5, 1942. In this photo from an enemy source, German soldiers walked through the wreckage of a bridge that was blown up by the Red Army to stop the Nazis from advancing in the Caucasus Don. Please note that in this fierce battle across the river, smashed trucks and other equipment were blown to pieces. The Nazis who are still advancing towards the red oil field have reached 100 miles southwest of Stalingrad. (Approved by the examiner). Credit: ACME;

On August 5, 1942, 64 graduates were enrolled in Fort Slocum. Slocumburg, New York—In the first recruit graduation exercise in Slocumburg’s history, 64 soldiers today became permanent party members stationed here after an eight-week training period. All received diplomas and four received medals for outstanding work. The ceremony included a plan to showcase the work these people received during the training, and was conducted under the direction of the postal commander, Colonel Bernard Lenz. Stanley W. Church, Mayor of New Rochelle, New York, delivered a commencement speech. Here, during the demonstration, a soldier is using commando-like tactics to disarm another soldier (falling to the ground, in the photo). Credit: (ACME);

On August 6, 1942, civilians walked past, after them. West Point Military Academy, New York State-On August 6, civilians at West Point Military Academy walked through smoke screens, crossed trenches, and tore up "enemies" on a creepy "attack" route. The boys each carried 22 pounds of equipment, walked a 200-yard track, crossed an 8-foot-high wooden fence, jumped over wide trenches, unexpectedly appeared with bayonet dummies, and encountered other obstacles they were not familiar with. . It takes more than four minutes of action to complete the entire course, but it teaches the boys to meet and conquer at an instant speed, just like the kind of surprising obstacles they encounter on the battlefield. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

On August 6, 1942, Allied bombers attacked Benghazi at night. This unusual photo was taken from a UN bomber during the night attack on Benghazi Port and shows bright white flashes of tracers, bomb flashes and explosive anti-aircraft shells. (Approved by the examiner.) Credit: ACME;

On August 6, 1942, the floating bridge crossing point in the state of Carolina. The Army is in Carolina—an outboard engine stirred the calm waters of the Pedy River, pushing three rubber pontoons towards the bridgehead, and transporting a 37mm anti-aircraft gun and its crew across the river during a drill in Carolina. Credit: ACME.

Think he didn't do it? ---- he made it! , August 6, 1942. West Point, New York—it looks like this civilian wouldn’t let this five-foot-tall man jump out of the trench—but he did! The same was true for this part of the other difficult 200-yard “assault” course at West Point on August 6. Carrying 22 pounds of equipment, the boys stepped over the trenches and log fence entangled with barbed wire, and stabbed the dummy with a bayonet. The course is part of a five-week intensive training program that precedes the civilian academic program at the U.S. Military Academy. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

Not suitable for "sissy", August 6, 1942. West Point, New York-A log fence that spans the tangled barbed wire like this requires a good, hard "Hunk O'Man". However, as part of the 200-yard "Assault" course, these civilians dealt with ease, ranging from hurdles in trenches to stabbing dummies, which suddenly appeared unexpectedly. This is part of the Army’s approach to training officers who can respond to and overcome any emergency situations they may encounter on the battlefield. Of course, this is the most difficult, stimulating, and nerve-wracking routine, and these boys completed it in just a little more than four minutes of action-packed minutes. Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME;

The world's largest airplane veneer factory burns, August 7, 1942. Chicago, Illinois. – After a fire broke out at the Penoke Veneer Company's once the world's largest aircraft wood veneer factory in Mellen, Wisconsin, the embers and twisted steel of valuable machinery caught fire. The fire was obviously caused by a short circuit, and the damage was estimated at $500,000. Credit: ACME;

Get ready for the next one! , August 7, 1942. Egypt-A Maori soldier of the New Zealand Army in Egypt wiped his bayonet after a bloody battle with the Axis forces near Alamein. The Maori love this kind of hand-to-hand combat and regard the bayonet as his best friend. The net on his helmet is used for camouflage material. (The photo was released by the New Zealand Embassy.) Image source: ACME;

"Eight-Eight" ended on August 7, 1942. Egypt-No more bullets will be fired from this 88mm gun. A German anti-tank destroyed by a high-explosive shell fired by a New Zealand 25-pounder field gun. Rommel's soldiers blew up the muzzle before giving up the gun. (Photo posted by the New Zealand Embassy​​) Picture source: ACME;

Cleanliness was observed on August 8, 1942. Despite the bush flies and other pests, keep it clean. "Yank" correspondent Ed Cunningham took this photo of some people washing clothes in a small stream—and themselves. Credit: ACME;

Some of our boys were "out there" in Australia, August 9, 1942. This photo was taken "somewhere in Australia". This is the first photo from "underground" land since the United States entered the Second World War. It shows the crew of the US Army Aviation "Flying Fortress" walking in front of a person by the way Just to mention, their large four-engine bombers once took action against Japanese invaders in the Philippines;

The phone was mailed in the WAAC camp on August 9, 1942. Fort Des Moines, Iowa. – Women at the First Regiment Officer Training School of the Women's Army Auxiliary Forces in Fort Des Moines, Iowa, received an email from Murl Fodness in Allendale, North Dakota. Credit: (ACME);

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