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National Geographic February 1945

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Wildlife of Tabasco and Veracruz
In the spring of 1943, a joint expedition sponsored by the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Institution explored the jungles of Mexico. The expedition cataloged over 143 species of birds, in addition to lizards, tapirs, and other wildlife;
Bornholm- -Denmark in a Nutshell
The small island of Bornholm was a miniature version of everything Scandinavian. Then came World War II and occupation by the German army. Mason Sutherland recounts life in this Danish enclave before the war.
Today on the China Coast
John B. Powell, an old China hand, describes the war- torn coast of China and his own imprisionment during the Japanese occupation.
Gilbert Islands in the Wake of Battle
The Gilbert Islands of the Pacific were the scene of many bloody World War II battles. W. Robert Moore visits this group of islands to see how they have begun to recover.
The Yield of Texas
Riding the economic boom generated by World War II, Texas continues to be the United States’ largest supplier of oil and natural gas products. Beef, rubber, cotton, helium and rice are only some of the products described by Frederick Simpich.
Insignia and Decorations of the United States Armed Forces
The National Geographic Society completes its revision of the publication Insignia and Decorations of the United States Armed Forces. This publication was updated to include over 2, 000 insignia, recording official additions and changes through December

National Geographic June 1945

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Sights and Sounds of the Winged World: Study of Birds to Make NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Color Photographs Yields Rich Scientific Knowledge of Their Habits and Behavior
Discoveries in ornithology are described by Arthur A. Allen. Learn how owls see at night, if birds have a sense of smell, and how a hawk views the world.
China Fights Erosion with U. S. Aid
A group of soil scientists and specialists enlist in China’s fight against soil erosion. As thousands of refugees from the Japanese occupation stream into Free China, new methods of soil preservation and food production must be found.
Stilwell Road- -Land Route to China
The Stilwell Road links northern India and Yunan Province of China through Burma. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers reopened the road in January 1945 after the Japanese retreat, despite massive challenges that threatened control of the vital route.
Tai Shan, Sacred Mountain of the East
Tai Shan is the most revered of the five sacred mountains of China. Even in wartime, pilgrims, vendors, and tourists ascend the 6, 700 steps, from the base to the Temple of the Jade Emperor, at its peak.
Americans Help Liberated Europe Live Again
As Europe repairs itself after World War II, the U. S. Army and military government work to ease the transition of newly freed countries back to civilian control.
The Society’s New Map of China
A new color map of China rounds out a complete set of maps released over a three- year period. This affords members complete coverage of the war against Japan.
George W. Hutchison
The Society pays tribute its Secretary, George W. Hutchison, who recently passed away.

National Geographic August 1945

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London Wins the Battle
Bombings from V- 1 and V- 2 rockets battered London during War World II. How residents survived the blitz is the subject of Marquis W. Childs’s story of tragedy and heroism.
Grass Makes Wyoming Fat
The wealth of Wyoming is built upon grass- bountiful grazing land for cattle and sheep. Frederick Simpich visits the state best known for its Wild- West culture and majestic natural beauty.
Greens Grow for GI’s on Soilless Ascension
GIs stationed on lonely and remote Ascension Island in the South Atlantic, are able to enrich their diets with fresh vegetables, grown thanks to the magic of hydroponics.
American Alma Maters in the Near East
Maynard Owen Williams visits his alma mater in Turkey and other Middle Eastern institutions of higher learning, where the western scientific method and modern coeducation exist alongside traditional Islamic styles of learning.
China’s Hand- built Air Bases
An uncredited photo essay depicts the manual labor of thousands of Chinese workers building air bases for fighter planes in the war against the Japanese.
Saga of the Carrier [ Princeton]
The U. S. Navy’s aircraft carrier Princeton began her active war career in the assault and occupation of Baker Island, in 1943. The Princeton participated in every major naval operation in the Pacific until she was lost in battle. Her commanding officer

National Geographic March 1946

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American Fighters Visit Bible Lands
GIs visiting Palestine ( now Israel) and Egypt, are often surprised to discover how ancient traditions and modern conveniences coexist in the lands where prophets walked.
These Missourians
With Harry Truman the first Missourian in the White House, now seems an opportune moment to visit this state in the middle of the country. Frederich Simpich reports from the heartland.
Puto, the Enchanted Island
The Buddhist monks of Puto Shan, a tiny island in the East China Sea, have graciously welcomed millions of pilgrims over the centuries.
Mountain Tribes of Iran and Iraq
Life among the mountain tribes along the borders of Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Russia is little changed from ancient days.
Yap Meets the Yanks
The small Pacific island of Yap was one of the territories liberated by the U. S. , after the defeat of the Japanese.
Quinine Hunters in Ecuador
One consequence of the war against the Japanese was a shortage of quinine, used to fight malaria. The author, Froelich Rainey, and his colleagues explored the jungles of South America in search of new sources of this essential drug.

National Geographic June 1946

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Pirate- Fighters of the South China Sea
The coast of southern China is one of the last strongholds of piracy in the 20th century. To combat the pirates, the shipowners and sailors have assembled a motley collection of weapons and vessels. Robert Cardwell boarded many of these craft in the year
Cape Cod People and Places
The narrow hook of Cape Cod stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean, luring fish and tourists to its sandy beaches. In fall, when the tourists retreat, the life of residents resumes its old- fashioned rhythms.
Your Navy as Peace Insurance
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz states the case for maintaining a strong navy in peacetime.
The Worm Turns
Wiscasset, Maine, is the home of the small but thriving live- bait industry. More than 12 million worms of different varieties were harvested in one season, bringing income and employment to hundreds of diggers, distributors, and dealers. Samuel Sandrof
Sunset in the East
Life in occupied Japan is poor and grim for many Japanese citizens. Blair A. Walliser reports on life for both conquered and conqueror, as both adjust to their post- war roles.

National Geographic August 1946

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Down Mexico’s Ri?o Balsas
Traveling by raft, the author and friends take a trip down western Mexico’s Balsas River. They visit areas avoided by tourists and natives because of the harsh climate.
Yanks at Westminster
The story of British Parliament, its home at the Palace of Westminster, and its institutions, are told by a member of Parliament.
Kunming, Southwestern Gateway to China
World War II transformed the provincial city of Kunming – – a gateway to China for land and air transportation – – into a multinational boomtown.
Across Tibet from India to China
As World War II rages, intelligence officers attempt to establish an overland supply route from India, through forbidden Tibet, to China.