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Comics Digest #1 (1942)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1942 · 100 pages

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Contains 14 stories
Chinese Hero #1 -- Chiang Kai-Shek
10 pp · non-fiction; war
Three Men on a Raft
7 pp · non-fiction; war
Harold S. DixonAnthony PastulaGene Aldrich

Three U.S. Navy fliers—Harold S. Dixon, Anthony Pastula, and Gene Aldrich—are forced to ditch their bomber in the South Pacific and must survive on a raft with almost nothing: a revolver, pliers, a pocket knife, and their wits. Over the following weeks, the three men battle hunger, thirst, sharks, storms, and desperation as they improvise solutions and scrape together whatever sustenance they can find in the open ocean. This harrowing true account captures one of the greatest tests of human endurance and resourcefulness in wartime.

Eisenhower Commander of the U.S. Army in Europe
7 pp · non-fiction; war

From humble, mischievous roots in Kansas to commanding officer of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe, General Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower's journey to leadership unfolds as a portrait of grit, determination, and growing military conviction. This nonfiction account traces his transformation from a restless West Point cadet to a strategic mind studying warfare and Army problems, before following him to England in 1942 as he builds and prepares the American forces for action against Nazi Germany. With the first coordinated raid on German-held Dieppe now underway, Eisenhower stands ready to test his mettle and his men against the enemy.

Empire Builder Genghis Khan (1163-1227)
7 pp · non-fiction; history

Born as Temujin, a Mongol tribal leader's son, this story follows his unlikely rise from a young fugitive hunted by rivals to the supreme commander who would reshape Asia. Through military cunning, strategic alliances, and tireless ambition, Temujin overcomes tribal treachery, serves under the powerful Vang Khan, and eventually commands enough loyalty to be proclaimed Genghis Khan—ruler of rulers. From his battles against the Chinese Empire to his conquest of vast territories from the Pacific to Europe's borders, his life stands as a remarkable testament to vision and will.

General McNaughton Canada's Fighter-Scientist
5 pp · non-fiction; war

Meet General Andrew McNaughton, Canada's soldier-scientist whose unconventional approach to warfare—combining rigorous planning, artillery innovation, and hands-on leadership—shaped both world wars and the defense of his nation. From his boyhood experiments with explosives to his command of Canadian forces in World War II, McNaughton's theories about machines and intelligent strategy proved devastating on the battlefield. This is the story of how one man's belief in preparation and precision turned Canada's volunteers into one of the world's most formidable fighting forces.

The Most Important Man on Earth
17 pp · non-fiction; biography
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin D. Roosevelt's remarkable journey from a privileged Hudson Valley boyhood through Harvard, law school, and into public service forms the heart of this biographical account. Tracing his early political fights against machine politics, his work as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and his emergence as a leader during World War I, the story charts how a determined young man shaped himself into a statesman. As the 32nd President navigates a world at war in 1942, this chronicle reveals the experiences and character that prepared him to lead a great nation through unprecedented times.

Defying Death above Niagara
5 pp · non-fiction; historical
Charles Blondin

Charles Blondin, history's boldest tightrope walker, made a name for himself performing increasingly dangerous and elaborate stunts across Niagara Falls—carrying a passenger on his back, cooking an omelet mid-walk, and even crossing blindfolded with a wheelbarrow. This 1942 account follows Blondin's remarkable career from his early training in France through his famous 1859 U.S. tour, where he repeatedly defied gravity and the odds before crowds of thousands, earning the admiration of nobility and audiences alike. A thrilling true story of nerve, balance, and showmanship that proves some performers really do live up to the impossible.

Last Message from Corregidor
5 pp · non-fiction; war
Irving Strobing

In May 1942, as the island fortress of Corregidor faces its final hours under relentless Japanese assault, Private Irving Strobing mans the radio, transmitting a raw, unflinching account of the siege to the mainland—exhausted, hungry, and watching his comrades fall around him. His message is a window into the desperate last stand of American forces, culminating in a deeply personal note to his mother in Brooklyn and a defiant call to his brother Joe to continue the fight. This is the true story of a soldier's voice in the darkness, captured exactly as it was received.

Tanya - Russian Girl Guerilla
4 pp · non-fiction; war

During the Nazi occupation of Russia, a young woman guerrilla volunteer takes on a dangerous solo mission to sabotage German supply lines and keep Nazi forces pinned down in town. Captured after her raid, she faces brutal interrogation but refuses to betray her comrades, choosing instead to endure the frozen Russian winter rather than talk. Her sacrifice and courage prove instrumental in the resistance's larger fight against the Nazi invasion.

King of Canada
6 pp · non-fiction
Mackenzie King

Mackenzie King rose from humble beginnings in Berlin, Canada, to become Prime Minister and a champion of labor peace, earning respect across North America and the Commonwealth. This non-fiction account traces his political journey from Minister of Labor through his leadership during the Second World War, showcasing Canada's all-out commitment to aiding Britain and the deepening alliance between King and President Roosevelt. From training RAF pilots on Canadian soil to convoying vital supplies across the Atlantic, the story captures how King steered his nation's pivotal role in the war effort.

Lady in Khaki
5 pp · non-fiction; military
Oveta Culp Hobby

A biographical portrait of Oveta Culp Hobby's rise from a girl dreaming of legislative work to her appointment as Director of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942. Starting as the first woman parliamentarian in Texas at twenty, Hobby went on to master newspaper management, civic leadership, and authored a parliamentary guide—all while demonstrating courage in moments of crisis. Now heading the newly formed WAAC, she leads women from all walks of life in vital noncombatant military service to support the war effort.

Mutiny in the Classroom
2 pp · non-fiction

In Nazi-occupied Holland, a collaborationist teacher assigns his students to write compositions praising Hitler, Goering, and Goebbels—only to discover that the young pupils have turned the assignment into an act of resistance, filling their essays with mockery and criticism of the Nazi leadership. This true account from 1942 captures how even the youngest citizens found ways to defy their occupiers, proving that the spirit of freedom endured even in the classroom.

Australia - War Base of the Pacific
9 pp · non-fiction; war
Chennault and His Flying Tigers
7 pp · non-fiction; aviation; war
General Claire Lee Chennault

General Claire Lee Chennault trades his peaceful Louisiana retirement for a mission to strengthen China's air defenses, recruiting American pilots to fly with him against overwhelming Japanese forces. Together, these volunteer fliers—soon nicknamed the "Flying Tigers" for the shark-faced insignia painted on their P-40 Curtiss fighters—prove that skill and teamwork can overcome impossible odds, becoming a legend of courage across the skies of China. This non-fiction account captures how a retired officer and his men rose to become a crucial force for the United Nations in the Far East.

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