Vishwamitra magazine issue of Oct 1940. The Yuddhank, or the special issue on war includes articles on Gandhian ideals of non-violence, code languages in wartime, data on casualties during the First World War, censorship of soldiers’ letters, weapons in ancient and modern warfare, wartime use of birds and animals, women spies, and propaganda. A few pages of the Dainik Vishwamitra dated 9th September 1939 featuring the news of the outbreak of the War are reproduced. Also features photographs and cartoons on the Second World War.
Extent: 1 issue containing 198 pages.
Size and dimensions of original material: Height 24cm, width 18.6cm, depth 0.8cm.
Condition of original material: Cover page missing.
Alternative calendar and date: Vikrama, Ashwin 1997
Publisher(s): Published and Printed by Pandit Matasevak Pathak at the Vishwamitra Press, 14/1A Shambhu Chatterjee Street, Calcutta.
Editor(s): Shivdev Upadhyay 'Satish' B.A., B.L.
Volume and issue number: Year 9 / Yudh (War) Issue; Number 97.
