WWII – Pennsylvania Railroad Troop Train Ad
World War II Pennsylvania Railroad Troop Train Ad. These boys know what it means – the troop train is approaching the troop ships.
WW2 Ads
Advertisements from magazines and other periodicals from the Second World War.
WWII Pennsylvania Railroad Ad
As you would seed him on a scale, he would weigh 180s pounds of of bone, muscle and fighting energy–a fine specimen of American manhood. But on the scales of the Army — and the Railroads–his “fighting weight” is …8 tons.
GoodYear The Greatest Name In Rubber
You’re holding up a million-dollar bomber . . . try SYNTHETIC RUBBER For months a great airplane company had been working night and day to get into production on a new bomber wanted by the Army. Millions had been invested in tools and jigs. But now the first models were developing a “bug” that threatened …
World War II Bell Telephone Ad
World War II Bell Telephone ad asking the public to take care and consideration when placing long distance calls.
WWII Bell Telephone Ad, December 1942
WAR needs the wires this Christmas: War can’t wait — not even for Christmas. So please don’t make Long Distance calls to war-busy centers this Christmas unless they’re vital…..BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Positive Identification – Why Two Dog Tags
POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION ~ important for Soldiers . . . and Checks Today, every American Soldier wears two identical tags bearing his serial number, inoculation record and essential data >> Why two tags? Because Uncle Same plays safe — takes no chances of slip-ups in identification of personnel. >> For similar reasons of security, leading Banks …
World War 2 Armor and Rations Ad: The 5-in-1 Ration
Men in tanks must eat quickly and well Actual meat meals from the new 5-in-1 Ration carried by U.S. Armored Forces operation in enemy territory When U.S. tanks smash their way through enemy lines our men are often in the thick of fighting for days at a team. That’s when food is a No. 1 …
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WE’VE ENLISTED – Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade WWII Ad
WE’VE ENLISTED – Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade WWII Ad THERE WILL BE NO PARADE THIS THANKSGIVING We Macy balloons have always stood for peace and plenty of fun for all. We were a weaving and bobbing symbol of democracy at play. We figured in a parade devoted to laughter and shenanigans. Fear never marched in our …
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Relying upon Winchester is an Old American Custom: WWII Winchester Rifle Ad
WWII Winchester M1 Carbine Rifle Ad: Down from the skies come U.S. Paratroops. A new American fighting force in this war, it is natural they should need a new firearm.
“No broader than a Pilot’s Shoulders”
“No broader than a Pilot’s Shoulders” : That’s an important specification for an airplane engine, when you want every mile of speed you can get from a military fighter plane.