The more things change... WW II posters still relevant today

[Dan Day]

While looking for a famous WW II poster (the British "Very well then, alone") to make a point on a thread, I found a motherlode of WW II posters of all types, and I was struck by how many of them would be appropriate for the upcoming war(s) against terrorism (including Iraq). Other than possibly modernizing a few dates or costumes on the posters, they'd still be perfectly applicable today.

[piasa]

Heads up, there's one here which mentions the Saskatchewan Regiment

[Timesink]

[piasa]

How are you faring with the fires down your way?

[Wolverine]

More Posters

[Wolverine]

Here's to ErnieBorgnine..Thanks for serving Ernie!

[Rebelbase]

LOL! I love it.

[Mr. Jeeves]

Just replace the swastika with an Islamic crescent.

[humblegunner]

Thanks for that!

[Wolverine]

You will enjoy these:

 

'Famous Moments' In Early American History

Short Films of Noteworthy Events

[BlueAngel]

Bump!

[In veno, veritas]

BTTT

[Byron_the_Aussie]

..how are you faring with the fires down your way?...

Personally, no problems, excepting the negligible issue of having to cancel a Scout hike in Kosciusko NP this coming weekend. But for many Canberrans it's been an horrific experience, Piasa: 388 homes destroyed, 3000 people homeless, four dead. And the summer's nowhere near over, matter of fact the day's heating up fast and tomorrow's going to be a scorcher. The only bright spot in the tragedy is that perhaps it might prompt a rethink of the government's deep green philosophy and refusal to conduct hazard reduction burning. Thanks for your concern, my friend.

[syriacus]

Great thread!!

[USNBandit]

Yep, without the toploading magazine. My father owned one when I was growing up. Quite a bit of fun to shoot. Tended to clear out the firing points next to yours when you went to the range. My mother was livid when Dad bought it. She couldn't figure out why anyone needed an antitank rifle. Dad told her he was sure that eventually the ban on whaling would be lifted and he thought this would be almost as good as a harpoon gun. Years later I still tell her about the first time we took the gun to the range to shoot it. After the dust settled, my father got up from behind the gun, his glasses askew, with the head band of his hearing protectors falling forward across his face. The look of boyish glee on his face is one of my most favorite memories. When my father passed away my mother sold it. My brother and I were in the Army and Navy respectively and thought carting around a Class 3 weapon would be tough with the possibility of overseas service. Don't worry though, it went to a loving home. In addition to almost every weapon from WWII you could imagine the buyer had his own Sherman Tank. He also bought our 4 pounder muzzle loading cannon. I still miss the cannon.

[dighton]

I believe you wanted this David Low cartoon.

Terrific link, by the way.

[texson66]

Great minds think alike!

[celtic gal]

I'll second your toast to Earnie. I had the great fortune to sit next to him on a flight from LAX to SLO a few years ago. He is the ultimate gentleman. He was happy to chat with fans and sign autographs. Once on board the aircraft, he was seated all the way at the back ( we were on one of those little puddle jumpers)...once the doors were closed but before the aircraft began to taxi, a flight attendant came to him and said there was an extra seat if he would care to have it. He declined saying he was just a passanger same as all the rest of us. Anytime the flight crew tried to do something extra for his which they were not doing for others, he declined politely.
We just visited about his Navy time and other exploits, his background etc. It was the most delightful flight I ever had! He is one actor who is not stuck on himself, and is grateful for his fans and treats them with respect. He is one terrific guy.

[Wolverine]

Is this Ernie?

I've seen him in several military movies. What a great story about a real 'like us' guy.!