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A classic “Sad Sack” comic by Sgt. George Baker for Yank, the Army Weekly, humorously illustrates the everyday challenges faced by soldiers during World War II. The character, inspired by real-life private and Yank magazine staffer Ben Schnall, captures the spirit, humor, and daily struggles of military life. (Illustration courtesy of YANK archives)...
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Sketch artist renderings were an important editorial component of each issue of Yank, the Army Weekly magazine, during World War II. The United States military published the magazine during the war. The magazine’s correspondents, photographers, and artists were primarily enlisted soldiers, with a few officers serving as managers. It was initially available only to the U.S. Army in overseas......
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Sketch artist renderings were an important editorial component of each issue of Yank, the Army Weekly magazine, during World War II. The United States military published the magazine during the war. The magazine’s correspondents, photographers, and artists were primarily enlisted soldiers, with a few officers serving as managers. It was initially available only to the U.S. Army in overseas......
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John A. Bushemi (April 19, 1917 – February 19, 1944) from Gary, Indiana, stands out as one of World War II’s most courageous combat photographers and filmmakers for Yank, the Army Weekly. After enlisting in June 1941, Bushemi completed basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he first worked as a staff photographer in the public relations office. By June 1942, he had joined......
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Yank, the Army Weekly, April 3, 1943 edition, featuring a story on the 41st Infantry Division, written by Sgt. Dave Richardson. The United States military published the magazine during World War II. The magazine’s correspondents, photographers, and artists were primarily enlisted soldiers, with a few officers serving as managers, and it was initially available only to the U.S. Army in......
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Yank, the Army Weekly, article featuring the death of Cpl. Bob Krell, a Yank Correspondent, was killed in action on March 24, 1945. The United States military published the magazine during World War II. The magazine’s correspondents, photographers, and artists were primarily enlisted soldiers, with a few officers serving as managers, and it was initially available only to the U.S. Army in......
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Yank, the Army Weekly cover for September 15, 1944. The United States military published the magazine during World War II. The magazine correspondents, photographers, and artists were primarily enlisted soldiers, with a few officers as managers, and were initially made available only to the U.S. Army in overseas theatres of combat. One of its most popular features, intended to boost the morale......
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Yank, the Army Weekly cover for November 23, 1945, British Edition. The United States military published the magazine during World War II. The magazine correspondents, photographers, and artists were primarily enlisted soldiers, with a few officers as managers, and were initially made available only to the U.S. Army in overseas theatres of combat. One of its most popular features, intended to......
