WW2 German Third reich Newspaper Page 1940 Westfälische Landeszeitung Rote Erde Narvik

Original large-format newspaper page from the Westfälische Landeszeitung – Rote Erde, dated December 8, 1940 (Folge 338). This authentic wartime issue features a prominent illustrated article titled “Das Heldenlied von Narvik” (“The Heroic Song of Narvik”), discussing the German naval campaign at Narvik during the Norwegian Campaign of World War II. The Westfälische Landeszeitung – Rote Erde served as the official newspaper of the NSDAP Gau Westfalen-Süd during the period.

The front side includes:

• Large headline “Das Heldenlied von NARVIK”
• Date: 8. Dezember 1940
• Detailed map of the Narvik Fjord naval operations
• Multiple wartime photographs of the Norwegian coast and naval combat
• Extensive contemporary German text describing the Battle of Narvik

The reverse side features:

• Article on German mining and industrial labor
• Portrait photographs of miners
• Additional wartime news articles
• Original period advertisements, including a large Goldstück Deutscher Weinbrand advertisement across the bottom

Condition:

• Original folded newspaper page.
• Typical age-related toning, edge wear, creases, and small tears as shown.
• Overall very good condition for an 85+ year-old wartime newspaper.
• Please examine all photos carefully for the exact condition.

A fascinating and highly displayable historical newspaper page documenting one of the best-known naval operations of the Second World War.

Item Specifics:

• Date: December 8, 1940
• Publication: Westfälische Landeszeitung – Rote Erde
• Issue: Folge 338
• Language: German
• Origin: Germany
• Format: Original large newspaper page
• Topic: Battle of Narvik, Kriegsmarine, Norwegian Campaign, WWII history, wartime press

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