Monthly Archives: July 2017

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Posted on July 27, 2017 by Jack Wagner

Here is an early pulp fiction post and another gem from the British Newspaper Archive…a short story by American author Van Wyck Mason that appeared in the 01 August 1934 issue of Britannia and Eve.  This story was previously published in … Continue reading →

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The Life of the Legion

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Jack Wagner

The other day I decided to check out what could be found at The British Newspaper Archive.  This site has a modest paywall for access and I purchased a single month.  After spending several days browsing and searching I can … Continue reading →

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Legion Pulp: Desert Finale

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Jack Wagner

This short story appeared in the April, 1943 issue of Argosy.  There is no mention of the Foreign Legion in this one but there is a besieged desert fort, some Méharistes, a battery of 75’s, spahis and a generic force … Continue reading →

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French Business Signs

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Jack Wagner

Something different today.  I found this book (Attributs au pochoir, modèles d”enseignes et inscriptions) on Galica last week and thought it might be useful for war game terrain or diorama builders.  It’s from around 1914 and shows 28 different generic … Continue reading →

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Hodgepodge for June 2017

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Jack Wagner

Ah, summertime is here.  One would think blogging and summer go great together yet I’m finding little time for either.  Probably something to do with work, my son’s high school graduation and party, an out of town wedding, too much … Continue reading →

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