The doughboys make good
1918
Edward Penfield captures the intense action of World War I in this striking 1918 poster, featuring American 'Doughboys' manning a heavy machine gun against a fiery, streaked sky. Notice the grim skull resting in the foreground—a stark reminder of the stakes, contrasting with the determined soldiers scanning the horizon with binoculars. The term 'Doughboy' was the popular slang for U.S. infantrymen, and this artwork served as a morale booster to prove American troops were effective fighters. As a pioneer of American poster design, Penfield used bold, flat colors and strong outlines to ensure this message grabbed attention from across the street.
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