Tag Archives: poster

Don’t Be A Dope II

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Another humorous “Don’t be a dope!” poster from WWII. Don’t be a dope! Handle Equipment Right! With an air of complete unconcern // Joe Dope speeds his Jeep ’round a turn // And slams on his brakes //At each stop … Continue reading →

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Give Us More P-38’s

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A U.S. Army WWII poster depicting the P-38 Lightning fighter in action against Japanese Zeros in the Pacific.

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Join the WAVES

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

WAVES recruiting poster: pay $50 to $126 a month clear, free uniforms, same pay as men.  

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Soviet Infantry

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Source: Newsmap, U.S. Army Service Forces, Army Information Branch, February 1, 1943.  

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Don’t be a Dope!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

This illustration from the “Don’t be a Dope! Handle Equipment Right!” series was included in the ordnance parts manual for the M55 quad .50 caliber machine gun trailer. Appropriate to the subject of the manual, the artist has added an … Continue reading →

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Russian Armored Vehicles

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“Russian Armored Vehicles” recognition poster from Newsmap, August 1942:

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Evasive Tactics

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“Where going is Roughest and Toughest, Evasive Tactics!” U.S. Ninth Air Force (IX Tactical Air Command) training poster: See Also: Chaff, Flak Traps

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Foxholes: Dig or Die!

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

FOXHOLES. DIG! OR DIE! (Newsmap, April 1943)   Tunisia has taught that your life depends on digging in—soon enough and deep enough—with whatever tools you may have at hand. Foxholes protect you effectively from gunfire and mechanized attack and give … Continue reading →

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There is No All-Purpose Plane

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“There is No All-Purpose Plane” poster from Newsmap, November 1942. For the United States, the requirements of this war are extremely varied. Our airplanes are in daily operation against the enemy on many fronts with variations in climate and battle … Continue reading →

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Your Battleship and Her Requirements

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Your Battleship and Her Requirements: (Newsmap, May 1944)

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