How Not to Win a War, February 12, 1942

Creator

George White

Files

Preview

Publisher

The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Fla.)

Creation Date

2-12-1942

Abstract

A cartoon about complacency in World War II. A man sits in a chair labelled "Complacency" with a thought bubble above. The thought bubble includes: "Let somebody else do it;" "Anyway, I've got 50 pounds of sugar tucked away;" "Shucks! One yank can take on 10 Japs anytime;" "Why worry, the Russians are winning;" "We'll overwhelm 'em in a couple of years anyway;" and "Wish they'd loosen up on this tire business."

Alt Text

A cartoon man sits on a chair labeled "Complacency" holding a pipe, with thought bubbles containing various phrases about war and strategy above his head. The tone of the cartoon implies the man's various thoughts and feelings represent excuses and a complacent attitude.

Keywords

George White (1901-1964), World War II (1939-1945)

Extent

1 political cartoon

Physical Collection

George White Political Cartoons Collection

Box

1

Folder

24

Language

English

Identifier

W08-00023

Recommended Citation

White, George, "How Not to Win a War, February 12, 1942" (1942). George White Political Cartoons. Image 20.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/george_white/20