“One thing I can’t understand about this sentry business. Can you imagine anybody answering ‘Foe’?”
From December 6, 1941

Cartoons: World War II

Although there's nothing funny about war, creative people can find humor almost anywhere. Here are some cartoons from WWII-era issues of the Post to prove the point!

Diana Denny
November 11, 2011

World War II brought scrap metal drives, regulation haircuts, and many other major life adjustments—both in the military and at home. Nevertheless, Post cartoonists during the war years still managed to find humor in the situation

“Why, it was like everyone else’s.”
From September 13, 1941

“I’ll get onto it in a minute. Everything is so darn steady.”
From November 14, 1942

“I feel like an important island in the Pacific.”
From November 5, 1943

“Regulation cut, please.”
From November 28, 1942

“I put the scrap iron to be collected right by the furnace. Why do you ask?”
From October 31, 1942

“The draft hasn’t touched our team, but it certainly played hob with the band.”
From October 31, 1942

“Couple years out of the country and—ZOWIE—address book to blazes!”
From February 26, 1944

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