Issue Contents:
Tank Busters!
Storyline
Two US soldiers face an approaching Nazi tank. Illustration is not directly related to the story of the same title.
Credits
- Pencils: Jerry Grandenetti
- Inks: Jerry Grandenetti
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
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Story Notes
Ad for stamp company. Inside front cover.
The Sniper!
Storyline
Hank believes a sniper's job is the loneliest in the army, but finds plenty of action.
Characters
- Hank Adams
Credits
- Script: Bob Haney
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics, show Ross Andru as being paid for the pencils and inks for this story, however Mike Esposito worked with Ross and scholars agree he inked this story.
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Story Notes
Ad for seed sales to earn prizes.
Buzzy Learns About Careers in Nursing
Storyline
Buzzy and a friend learn about the different types of nurses and why people get into a nursing career.
Characters
- Buzzy Brown
- Dave
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils:
- Inks:
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
The Walking Weapon!
Storyline
Comparing weapons to their army manual descriptions, it is shown how the soldier is the most versatile weapon of all.
Characters
- Joe Dugan
- Pvt. Wilson
Credits
- Script: Bill Finger
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Automatic Firing BB Machine Gun
Story Notes
Ad for BB gun that comes with toy targets, from Honor House Products.
Amazing Precision Miniature Secret Camera
Story Notes
Ad for miniature camera, from Honor House Products.
No-Man's Land!
Storyline
A solitary soldier crosses what should be an empty patch of ground, but encounters several enemy soldiers one-by-one.
Credits
- Script: Bob Haney
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics, show Ross Andru as being paid for the pencils and inks for this story, however Mike Esposito worked with Ross and scholars agree he inked this story.
Featuring War Almanac
"November 4, 1796 -- The United States signed a treaty..."
Storyline
Brief histories of three war events in American history: the November 4, 1796 treaty to pay tribute to Pasha Yusuf Caramelli, the March 3, 1863 Enrollment Act (first draft law), and the December 29, 1890 Battle of Wounded Knee Creek, the final battle of the Indian Wars.
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Storyline
House ad for contest running in DC Comics, with winners announced in March issues.
Action Behind The Lines
Storyline
Three short stories including the "Sailboat Submarine" of World War II, a Navy pilot landing while temporarily blinded, and disarming an unexploded bomb.
Story Notes
One illustration of the "Sailboat Submarine."
Tank Busters!
Storyline
Jack must watch a dog that his battalion takes on as a mascot.
Characters
- Jack Hanlon
Credits
- Script: Ed Herron
- Pencils: Emily Benz
- Inks: Emily Benz
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
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Story Notes
Ad for plastic soldiers sold by Josely Company.
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Story Notes
Ad for motto plaque sales.
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Characters
- Joe Louis
- Mickey Mantle
- Bob Cousy
- Robert Colville
Story Notes
Ad for body building info from sports stars. Inside back cover.
Mickey Mantle Goes to Bat for "Dick Butterfingers"
Characters
- Mickey Mantle
- Dick
Story Notes
Ad for greeting card sales to earn prizes. back cover