Armed Forces

1940s advertising illustrations and personal photos from when America was fighting the good fight.

The Fleet's In!

Hey there, Sailor! The 1940s (both during and post-war) have sailed in for a visit.

Let's Keep It Handsome

1950s and 60s men in the varied cloaks of their endeavors.

Hold On To Your Hats, Gentlemen!

Ads, illustrations and candid images of the 1940s and 1950s: Handsome men, handsome habadashery.

The Dipstick Tells The Story

The military police are after motorists who have not changed their oil in this World War 2-era ad from the 1940s that mirrors nationalist propaganda.

Dress Green. Dress Blue. Look Sharp.

The U.S. Armed Forces commisioned this 1940s illustration which billed these handsome gents as "The Best Dressed Men In Town". Imagery with the feel of fashion illustration was often used to make a military career look attractive to young would-be recruits.

Getting The Finest With The Most

Chesterfield Soldiers of the 1940s from a series of ads in my collection.