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Political Cartoons of War

A series of humorous cartoons addressing wartime themes, using satire to comment on military funding, propaganda, and conflict dynamics in the 20th century.

Anarchists at sale on the Western Front. Several good hand-grenades, suitable for elections were sold. The auctioneer's sidekick, Bairnsfather's creation, "Old Bill", tells one anarchist, "Nao! we can't send 'em to Madrid you must take 'em with ye". 1918

Cartoon - Official German Communique. John Collins (1917-2007)

Cartoon - Back Them to the Limit. John Collins (1917-2007)

Cartoon - Bonds Buy Bombs !. John Collins (1917-2007)

Cartoon - The Holding War. John Collins (1917-2007)

Putting the heel in the right place! , Military personnel, Kicking, Emperors, Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, 1901-1989, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Annual roll call. Nov. 11th-24th , Fund raising, Charitable organizations, Membership campaigns, Disabled veterans, World War, 1914-1918, American Red Cross

Humorous illustration by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps, depicting a rascally little boy wriggling through a fence after stealing apples, only to find the gap guided by a large police officer. Ranstead was one of many soldiers of WWI who took up drawing as a hobby. His subjects range from wartime humour to pictures of pretty girls and are clearly influenced by images in the illustrated magazines of the period. circa 1916

Arrest of a suspected German spy by a gendarme in France 1908. French satirical illustration

Anarchists at sale on the Western Front. Several good hand-grenades, suitable for elections were sold. The auctioneer's sidekick, Bairnsfather's creation, "Old Bill", tells one anarchist, "Nao! we can't send 'em to Madrid you must take 'em with ye". 1918

I'm serving at the front with the - tank corps! Cheerio! , Military personnel, Beer, Military life, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cartoon - "Lend a Hand, Buddy ". John Collins (1917-2007)

Over the Top for You World War I- War Posters 1918 Posters Illustration

Digitally restored vector war propaganda poster. This vintage World War One poster features US Marines charging into battle with their rifles. It declares - US Marines, Soldiers Of The Sea.

Cartoon - Fruits of Victory. John Collins (1917-2007)

Cartoon - "Next I'll Start Rewriting the Battle of Waterloo". John Collins (1917-2007)

WWII - Uncle Sam stops Hitler in is tracks - First Day Cover 'Stop Hitler Now!' Date: 1941

"Fire should be withheld till a favourable target presents itself." Two British soldiers get ready to fire upon a dozing German Illustration

Digitally restored vector war propaganda poster. This vintage World War Two poster features Uncle Sam holding an American Flag and urging troops and bombers forward into battle. It declares - Buy War Bonds.

WWI - Wounded soldier (who has lost his arm) in the arms of his nurse - 'Comrades in Arms'. Date: circa 1917

Soldier Blowing Bugle near American Flag, "The Call to Duty, Join the Army for Home and Country", World War I Recruitment Poster, USA, 1917

Marines Come in Two Varieties, Quotes

World War One patriotic recruitment poster. British 1915

Show me something in a size 36' for Elmer , Military personnel, Military uniforms, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Humorous drawing depicting an aggressive looking Army sergeant instructing a young Tommy to blow the horn, not gargle it, though the young man looks as if he's unable to successfully produce a sound. Drawn on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps. Ranstead was one of many soldiers of WWI who took up drawing as a hobby. His subjects range from wartime humour to pictures of pretty girls and are clearly influenced by images in the ill

Soldier Carrying Flag on Horseback, "Come On, Boys! Do Your Duty! By Enlisting Now!", World War I Recruitment Poster, by Vojtech Preissig, USA, 1918

If you tell where he's going... he may never get there! , Spying, National security, Sailors, World War, 1939-1945

I didn't say rest, I said parade rest! , Military personnel, Military training, Military life, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Propaganda (See Also: Northern Ireland "Posters") - War File. March 25, 1943.

Poster, 'If The Cap Fits You', 1915, United Kingdom, by Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, A. White & Co. Gift of Department of Defence, 1919.

Belgian Soldier returnd from war and is reunited with his girl - 'Happy Days are here again!' Date: 1945

Cartoon, At the bistro. Two French soldiers chat with the bistro owner about their determination to win the war. Date: 1916

Show me something in a size 36' for Elmer , Military personnel, Military uniforms, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Boston, Massachusetts: 1917 A World War One recruiting poster with the Statue Of Liberty for joining the U.S. Navy. It was issued by the Boston Committee On Public Safety.

Cartoon - Ground Crew. John Collins (1917-2007)

'Cheez! Panama, Hawaii, Philippines, boy! Can I take it' , Military personnel, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Picture Post Card, Sikko van der Woude, 1945 One of eight 'funny' postcards, drawings in color of traditional Dutch and (most Scottish) soldiers put into traditional costumes. Note: Eight postcards in envelope with text in red and blue in red-white-blue frame. Netherlands paper printing Netherlands

Am anticipatin' a busy time here! , Military personnel, Cavalry, Horses, Horseback riding, Cleaning personnel, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Women's Army Corps, 1954, U.S. Army

Over the Top for Victory. World War Two propaganda postcard, featuring a soldier, an engineer and a sailor, all doing there bit to make sure that victory is achieved. The card also features the morse codes symbols for the letter 'v'. 1941

Soldier boy! We're all thinking of you! Lots of good luck! , Military personnel, Correspondence, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cartoon - Duce's Wild. John Collins (1917-2007)

2nd National Defense Loan. Subscribe, help us to win, you will hasten the day of victory and of our return home. A soldier sitting on a grassy embankment. In the background is a scene of his village with children and wounded or old soldiers.

The boys had their first mounted drill today! , Military personnel, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Let's knock Hitler right on his axis! , Military personnel, Bayonets, Dictators, Buttocks, Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Cartoon - Red Army Chorus. John Collins (1917-2007)

Caricature image of captain Lillier and foreman hit by F 3 . cartoon of captain Lillier and foreman hit from the air force at F 3 ore. Fall photographed drawing.

Propaganda Poster from WWII. Poster warning against 'loose talk' (talking about strategies or troop movements etc.) especially in front of Japanese people. Title reads 'Open Trap make Happy Jap'

France - 20th century, Second World War - Engagez-vous Rengagez-vous dans les Troupes Coloniales. Maurice Toussaint poster advertising colonial recruitment, 1938

Be a Vigilant Watchman of the Soviet Borders!, Shubina, Galina Konstantinovna (1902-1980)

United behind the service star, United War Work Campaign. Baker, Ernest Hamlin, 1889-1975, artist. Published: 1918 Summary: Poster showing flags of various service organizations flying at a military parade.

Cartoon - Changing the Guard. John Collins (1917-2007)

Pershing in France - Berlin or Bust!, Uncle Sam

They're Fighting Harder Than Ever... Are You Buying More War Bonds Than Ever 1941-45 Artist Unknown Poster

Don't spill this, soldier! But this place is dull without you! , Cats, Bars, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Three sailors enjoying a copy the magazine, La Vie Parisienne during World War One; not the sort of literature recommended in the King's Regulations and Admiralty Instructions booklets. Date: 1917

Un Parachutiste de l'Armée. Contributor: Coordinateur d'Affaires Inter-Americaines. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

World War I (WWI or WW1 or World War One), also known as the First World War or the Great War, was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. More than 9 million combatants and 7 million civilians died as a result of the war, a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents' technological and industrial sophistication, and tactical stalemate. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. The war drew in all the world's economic great powers, which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the United Kingdom, France and the Russian Empire) and the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary. Although Italy had also been a member of the Triple Alliance alongside Germany and Austria-Hungary, it did not join the Central Powers, as Austria-Hungary had taken the offensive against the terms of the a

Say sergeant will you let us stop at that hamburger stand! , Military personnel, Military training, Fast food restaurants, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Digitally restored vector war propaganda poster. This vintage World War II poster features a soldier leaning out of a train window, hugging a loved one. It declares - Sacrifice, The Privilege Of Free Men.

Poster, 'Spot At Sight', Early 1940s, by H.M. Stationery Office, J. Weiner Ltd. Gift of Mr C H Andrews, 1967.

You sure you don't belong to the cavalry Priv. Jones. You sure you don't belong to the cavalry Priv. Jones

It's goils, Joe! , Military personnel, Flags, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Save While Serving! . 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Toys for Tots, Spanish Civil War

Cartoon - The Volunteer Fire Department. John Collins (1917-2007)

Great Britain, 20th century, Second World War - Your help will bring Victory. Propaganda poster, illustration by Nunney.

Cartoon - Mutiny on the Bounty. John Collins (1917-2007)

Am anticipatin' a busy time here! , Military personnel, Cavalry, Horses, Horseback riding, Cleaning personnel, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Our Men Out There Need Your Help Frank Sanfilippo Poster

Twas the Day After Christmas.... 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Harper's October. Penfield, Edward, 1866-1925. text. Posters. 1890 - 1907. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. United States, Horses, Uniforms

More Ships - Come On!. Country: England Printed By: J. Weiner, Ltd. Contributor: Her Majesty's Stationery Office; National Savings Committee; Scottish Savings Committee; Ulster Savings Committee. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

Coloured illustration depicting soldiers gathered at a party with Vietnamese and French soldiers.

Great Britain, 20th century, First World War - Come into the ranks and fight for your king and country - don't stay in the crowd and stare. You are wanted at the front. Enlist to-day. Advertisment for recruitment of soldiers, 1915.

The Korean War (25 June 1950 - armistice signed 27 July 1953) was a military conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with military material aid from the Soviet Union. The war was a result of the physical division of Korea by an agreement of the victorious Allies at the conclusion of the Pacific War at the end of World War II. The Korean peninsula was ruled by Japan from 1910 until the end of World War II. Following the surrender of Japan in 1945, American administrators divided the peninsula along the 38th Parallel, with United States troops occupying the southern part and Soviet troops occupying the northern part. The failure to hold free elections throughout the Korean Peninsula in 1948 deepened the division between the two sides, and the North established a Communist government. The situation escalated into open warfare when North Korean forces invaded South Korea on 25 June 1950. It

Recortable infantil. Construcción de barcos. Barcos de guerra y marinos. Ediciones Uriarte. Zaragoza, año 1938.

Cartoon, a French soldier and a British soldier share a drink of Pinard (cheap wine or plonk), enjoying a break from fighting. Date: 1916

World War I recruiting poster for electricians, mechanics and telegraph operators. U.S. Army Signal Corps poster shows three soldiers using various methods of communication. 1917.

Gee, soldier - I certainly miss my male! , Correspondence, Letter carriers, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The spirit of America. Join , Charitable organizations, Membership campaigns, World War, 1914-1918, American Red Cross

Cartoon showing how Ireland was on the verge of civil war in 1914, but how joining up to fight instead during World War One transformed them into good and obedient British patriots! Date: 1915

The woman's land army of America. Women enlist now and help the farmer fight the food famine. The woman's land army of America. Women enlist now and help the farmer fight the food famine

Edison Radio, Quotes

Cartoon - "They're Fired on Fort Sumter !". John Collins (1917-2007)

'Life in the W.A.A.F.', 1940. Artist: Unknown.

Beat Back The Hun With Liberty Bonds, US War Bonds

Silhouette of Soldier Looking at Map of United Kingdom and France, "Boys! Come Along, You're Invited", World War I Recruitment Poster, Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, United Kingdom, 1915

Posters for WW1 displayed at the Vimy Ridge Memorial site.

The government asks you to do your Xmas shopping early - Do it now - USA World War I Poster

Uphold Our Honor, U.S. Army

Excuse me, I'm absent without leave -again! A.W.O.L , Military personnel, Military facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

US Army Wants You - World War I USA Recruiting poster

Memorial of Greek Resistance During World War II. ca. 1943, Greece, NEW YORK, NY. On that memorable day of October 28, 1940, Greece received the ultimatum 'Surrender.' Following the traditional declaration of the forefathers 'Liberty or Death,' the immortal answer was 'No.'

Digitally restored vector war propaganda poster. This vintage World War One poster features a happy American soldier wearing the Distinguished Service Cross and hugging his son and wife. It declares - For Home And Country, Victory Liberty Loan.

Back the Boys with War Savings . Country: England Printed By: J. Howitt & Son, Ltd.. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

A soldier a long way from home thinks of his sweetheart waiting for him. Date: circa 1915

Teamwork Wins: U.S. Shipping Board Emergency Corp., World War I

United States official war films , Vintage Film Posters

High altitude pilot; Marine Paratrooper; Airborne paratrooper; Border guard; Grenade thrower; Dosimetrist (with a device for determining the degree of radioactive contamination of the area).

Naval disarmament, 1930. Creator: Unknown.

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