What To Do In An Air Raid Chicago Metropolitan Area
Preparing for the worst in the Chicago area.
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“Chicago is nearer the enemy than Washington and the bomber route of Greenland and Canada is less well protected. Chicago is only a few hours flying time from Nazi bases in Norway. Yes, it can happen here.” – pg. 2
Those alarming (if somewhat overstated) words are presented, along with a map, on the second page of this air raid preparation booklet. It was issued by the Chicago Metropolitan Area Office of Civil Defense and published by Marshall Field & Company in 1942 (the company had over 4,000 employees in the organization). The small volume’s 40 pages include information on preparing for a bombardment at home or in public, fighting magnesium fires, detecting different chemical weapons, and much more.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1942
Author: Office of Civilian Defense
Sheet Width (in): 4.5
Sheet Height (in): 6.9
Condition: A-
Condition Description: 40 pp. booklet with stapled binding and original paper covers. Wraps are moderately soiled and worn, but contents are generally in quite good shape. Old owner's inscription on front endpaper.
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