Our Army at War, #86

Published: September 1959

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Our Army at War #86

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Tank 711!
1 page war
Credits
Story Notes

Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided to the GCD by DC Comics, erroneously credit this cover to Jerry Grandenetti.

Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Tank 711
Story 2 13 pages war
Storyline

Nicky Anderson thought he and Easy were fighting the war all by themselves with no support, until Tank 711 went down protecting them, and Nicky began fighting for Tank 711.

Credits
Story 3 1 page non-fiction; war

"April 1, 1907 -- The Army Infantry School was organized as..."

Storyline

April 1, 1907, The Army Infantry School was organized. April 6, 1928, Army Day was first inaugurated by the Military Order of the World Wars.

Story Notes

Two panels.

Story 4 1 page

"Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey."

Characters
  • Superman
Credits
Story Notes

Ad for Palisades Amusement Park, N.J. with coupons for free admission and two free rides.

Story 5 1 page
Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy-- Depending on You!
Story 6 1 page advocacy
Storyline

rules for water safety

Story Notes

published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly

Last Ride for a Mustang!
Story 7 6 pages war
Storyline

Hal's on his 50th mission, his last mission. His wingmates intend to give him plenty of cover to make sure he makes it back safe and sound. But who's covering the wingmen?

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Story 8 0 pages
Wave Service, Taps, K.P., Bivouac Area (1)
Story 9 1 page humor; military
Storyline

Four cartoons illustrating fanciful interpretations of military terms: wave service; taps; K.P., and bivouac area.

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Story 10 1 page
Story Notes

Military questions from readers Perry Halpern (Middlesboro, Ky.), Steve Marshall (Augusta, Me.), Jim Huber (Albany, Ga.), Larry Russell (Fort Lee, Va.); and Sander Ladlow (Seattle, Wash.).

Bring Up the Bazooka!
Story 11 6 pages war
Storyline

Two bazookamen struggle to find the best range to shoot from.

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Story 12 0 pages
Story 13 1 page
Story 14 1 page
Story 15 1 page
Story 16 1 page
Story Notes

Sold by Wilson Chemical Co. Inside back cover.

Story 17 1 page
Story Notes

Program of the American Geographical Society. Back cover.