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Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
  • Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray
Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray

Cephe 1945 British Propaganda Mag Turkish Turkey Singapore WW2 era Sudan Pacific Japan Sally Gray

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Cephe Magazine – “Singapore” – Series II, Issue No. 19 – October 1945 – Turkish Edition

Description:

Cephe was an important Turkish-language propaganda and information magazine published by Britain during the Second World War, with the aim of influencing public opinion in Turkey. Published continuously from January 1943 to April 1947, the magazine was printed in Cairo, Egypt, and distributed in Turkey with the official permission of the Turkish government. It appeared twice a month in a large-format edition measuring approximately 26 × 40 cm. At a time when paper shortages were widespread in Turkey, Cephe stood out for its high-quality coated paper, vivid colour photographs and affordable cover price of just 20 kuruş. Through its richly illustrated pages, the magazine presented British military strength, society, culture and international developments to Turkish readers.

The cover of this October 1945 issue, titled “Singapore”, features a historical photograph of a formal courtroom in Singapore, associated with the military proceedings taking place in the region following the recapture of the city. The photograph reflects the postwar judicial and political developments in Southeast Asia.

The interior pages examine the recapture of Singapore, military trials in the region, the occupation of Japan and continuing military developments across the Pacific. Considerable attention is given to the identity of war criminals and the procedures through which they would be brought to justice. Beyond military and political affairs, the issue includes a feature on the production and trade of gum arabic obtained from Sudan. Other articles explore London's fashion world, including the work of leading designers and the Molyneux fashion house. The magazine also covers bullfighting and features a review of the film “Carnival”, which portrays London's fashion trends and romantic relationships during the early twentieth century.

Key Features:

• Publication: Cephe

• Series and Issue Number: Series II, No. 19

• Publication Month: October 1945

• Language: Turkish

• Publication Frequency: Twice monthly

• Publication Background: A British wartime propaganda and information magazine printed in Cairo, Egypt, and distributed in Turkey with official Turkish government permission

• Cover Title: “Singapore”

• Cover Photograph: A historical photograph of a formal courtroom in Singapore, associated with military proceedings

• Southeast Asia: The recapture of Singapore and military trials in the region

• Pacific War: The occupation of Japan and military developments across the Pacific

• War Crimes: Coverage of the identification and prosecution of war criminals

• Trade and Industry: The production and commercial trade of gum arabic from Sudan

• Fashion: London's fashion industry, prominent designers and the work of the Molyneux fashion house

• Culture and Entertainment: Bullfighting and a review of the film “Carnival”, featuring early twentieth-century London fashion and romantic relationships

• Historical Interest: An illustrated record of postwar developments in the Pacific, war-crimes proceedings and international cultural life in October 1945

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