I would like to thank the people who encouraged me to draw army cartoons at a time when the gag man’s conception of the army was one of mean ole sergeants and jeeps which jump over mountains.
About Bill Mauldin
William Henry Mauldinwas an American editorial cartoonist who won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work. He was most famous for his World War II cartoons depicting American soldiers, as represented by the archetypal characters Willie and Joe, two weary and bedraggled infantry troopers who stoically endure the difficulties and dangers of duty in the field.
More quotes from Bill Mauldin
I feel like a fugitive from the law of averages.
American editorial cartoonist (1921-2003)
Patton was living in the Dark Ages. Soldiers were peasants to him. I didn’t like that attitude.
American editorial cartoonist (1921-2003)
I was a born troublemaker and might as well earn a living at it.
American editorial cartoonist (1921-2003)
I would like to thank the people who encouraged me to draw army cartoons at a time when the gag man’s conception of the army was one of mean ole sergeants and jeeps which jump over mountains.
American editorial cartoonist (1921-2003)
I’m convinced that the infantry is the group in the army which gives more and gets less than anybody else.
American editorial cartoonist (1921-2003)