Beating the Invader; A Message from the Prime Minister

Churchill, Winston S.

Published by London Ministry of Information 1941, 1941

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1st edition, 1st state. 2pp. Single sheet printed on both sides. Creased from old folds. Slight soiling. Otherwise a well preserved copy. very good Woods A69: "There is also a later version of this leaflet, overprinted in red in the top left-hand corner, with a message regarding the evacuation of invaded areas." This copy has no red overprinting and is therefor the first state. The document is Churchill's message to the people of England regarding what to do in case of invasion. His personal message is followed by 14 notes which Churchill says "should be carefully studied.". The subtitles for each section, some of which contain multiple notes, are: "Stand Firm," "Carry on," "Advice and Orders," "Instructions," "Food," "News," "Motor-Cars," and "The Enemy.".

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Title
Beating the Invader; A Message from the Prime Minister
Author
Churchill, Winston S.
Publisher
London Ministry of Information 1941
Publication year
1941
Condition
very good
Edition
1st Edition
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