How It Works
Welcome to Wartime Press — the largest digital archive of authentic WWII publications available anywhere. Here is everything you need to know to find what you are looking for and get your download quickly.
Browsing the Collection
Our archive is organized by country and then by publication type. Here is how to navigate it:
On the left side of every page you will see our Collection Categories. Start by selecting a country:
- United States — the largest section, including unit histories, unit newspapers, magazines, booklets, camp publications, propaganda leaflets and more
- Great Britain — British military publications, newspapers and magazines
- Germany — German military publications including Bordzeitungen ship publications and Front Zeitungen front publications
- Poland — Polish military publications
- Italy — Italian military publications
- Japan — Japanese military publications
- Other Countries — additional Allied and Axis nation publications
- Veterans Corner — a community space where customers share photos and stories of their WWII veterans. We invite you to add your own veteran’s story and help us honor those who served. One submission is all it takes to preserve a piece of family history forever
- POW — prisoner of war related publications
Once you select a country you will see the publication types available. Click any category to browse the items inside. Each item shows a cover image and title so you can see exactly what you are getting before you buy.
Use the Search bar at the top of every page to search by unit name, division, publication title, or keyword. This is the fastest way to find a specific item.
Understanding Our Listings
Each listing shows:
- A cover image of the actual publication
- The title and date of the issue
- The price
- Whether it is available for instant download or pre-order
Many of our listings also include detailed descriptions with names, units, locations and article titles extracted directly from the publication — making it easy to find exactly what you are researching.
Instant Download Items
Items marked as instant download are already scanned and ready. Here is how it works:
- Find the item you want and click Add to Cart
- Complete your purchase securely
- You will receive an email with your personal download link within minutes
- Click the link to download your PDF file instantly
It really is that simple. Your file is yours to keep and reference as many times as you like.
Pre-Order Items
Items marked as Pre-Order are part of our physical archive and have not yet been digitized. When you place a pre-order:
- We locate your item in our physical collection
- We scan, format and prepare your PDF
- We deliver it to your email within 3-5 business days
- You receive the same quality PDF as our instant download items
Pre-orders help us prioritize which items to digitize next — so your order directly shapes the growth of the archive.
⚠ Important — Check Your Spam Folder
Our delivery emails occasionally land in spam or junk folders. If you have not received your download link within the expected timeframe please check your spam folder before contacting us. If it is not there either, reach out and we will resend it promptly.
Pricing for most items
- Newspapers and single issues — $4.95
- Magazines — $7.95
- Unit history books and larger publications — $19.95
All purchases are digital PDF downloads. No physical items are shipped.
Still Have Questions?
We are a small family operation based in Aiken, South Carolina and we personally respond to every message. Reach us at wartimepress@yahoo.com and we will get back to you within 24 hours, Monday through Saturday.
Wartime Press — Preserving History, One Document at a Time.