Look Magazine July 15, 1941 M24A Sgt. Reid A. Jones U.S. Tank Commander No Label


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Look Magazine – July 15, 1941 – Sgt. Reid A. Jones & M2A4 Tank Cover – No Mailing Label – Good Condition

This July 15, 1941 issue of Look Magazine features Sgt. Reid A. Jones, an 11-year U.S. Army veteran from Greenville, South Carolina, on the cover, stationed in the turret of an M2A4 light tank of the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia. The dynamic image, captured by Bob Leavitt, highlights a moment of U.S. military preparedness just months before the country's official entry into World War II. The tank—armed with a 37-mm gun and five .30-caliber machine guns—symbolizes America’s rapidly advancing defense capabilities. This issue is in good condition, no mailing label, and comes in a plastic protective sleeve.

Key Highlights from This Issue:

  • National Spotlight

    • “Washington’s Bitterest Hate” by Carlisle Bargeron explores tensions within the capital's political landscape (p. 16).

  • World Spotlight

    • “LOOK Visits a Hospital for the R.A.F. Wounded” shares poignant stories from the frontlines (p. 2).

    • “S.O.S. London Calling” by Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox relays Britain’s urgent need for American support (p. 4).

    • “How the U.S. and Britain Can Defeat Hitler” by Maj. Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson (p. 26), and

    • “We Will Whip Hitler First on the Ocean” by Maj. Gen. Sir Ernest Swinton (p. 30) outline military strategy and Allied cooperation.

  • National Defense

    • “Women in Defense” (p. 10) documents the expanding roles of American women in wartime industry and service.

    • “What’s Wrong With the Draft” by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt offers a critical perspective on U.S. conscription policies (p. 23).

  • Human Interest & People

    • “The Stork That Laid the Golden Egg” (p. 18) likely profiles a story of unexpected success or fortune in American life.

  • Sports

    • “How to Improve Your Golf” by champion Lawson Little (p. 32) and

    • “Boxing’s Boy Bandit” by Henry McLemore (p. 54) cover athletic training and rising stars.

  • Movies & Entertainment

    • “Kiss the Boys Goodbye” is reviewed by James Francis Crow (p. 36), with additional Look reviews on pages 38–39.

  • Holidays & Lifestyle

    • “LOOK Takes Two Starlets to the Northwest” (p. 40) continues the magazine’s Vacation Guide series.

    • “Cooking for Fun” by Ben Irvin Butler (p. 22) and “How to Sleep Cool” (p. 50) offer home tips for summer comfort.

  • Nature & Interactive

    • “Aerial Combat” (p. 49) explores the developing realm of airborne warfare.

    • Classic reader features Photocrime (p. 48) and Photoquiz (p. 52) are included for entertainment and engagement.

This issue captures a pivotal moment in American history, reflecting growing global involvement, national defense readiness, and the cultural climate of mid-1941.

The magazine shown in the photos is the exact copy you will receive. Combined shipping is available, and all items are securely packaged in a protective plastic sleeve.

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