National Geographic November 1942

Finding Jewels of Jade in a Mexican Swamp
In the vast coastal swamps of Tabasco, Mexico, archaeologists discover two tombs that contain numerous pre- Columbian jade objects.
QM, the Fighting Storekeeper
Quartermasters, or QMs for short, deftly handle the Army’s logistics, supplying troops with adequate food, fuel, and clothing.
Winged Words- -New Weapon of War
Crucial in wartime, shortwave radio enables speedy communication, enemy eavesdropping and deliberate signal jamming.
Japan Faces Russia in Manchuria
Since 1931, Japan and Russia have fought more than 2, 000 battles in Manchuria, and both countries are preparing for large- scale conflict in the war- torn area.