Hundreds of thousands of American women served in the military during World War II. The new precedent of women involvement in areas previously reserved for men was a mark of the era. The cartoons in this collection derive their humor from the subversion of strict gender roles apparent in 1940s America.
“We’ll have to be quick, Mimi — I’m AWOL.”
Gilson; March 21, 1942
“It’s some game she learned in the Army.”
Ned Hilton; August 22, 1942
Eric Peters; February 27, 1943
George Wolfe; June 19, 1943
Bill O’Malley; July 10, 1943
“It is unthinkable, Mildred — a Harrison always goes Army.”
Eric Peters; September 4, 1943
“I think the phrase ‘Column, halt!’ on the next page is what you’re looking for, Sergeant Ditmarle.”
Charles Cartwright; October 9, 1943
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I have seen most of these previously. Seeing them again brought back many fond memories.
I served those days so long ago!
I have seen most of these previously. Seeing them again brought back many fond memories.
I served those days so long ago!