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title: In the face of obstacles - Courage. Infantry. United States Army.
url: https://propagandaarchive.org/collection/in-the-face-of-obstacles-courage-infantry-1943/
description: 'Army Infantry poster in a series on soldierly qualities: three helmeted soldiers firing a machine gun through smoke and flying earth.'
section: Collection
---

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# In the face of obstacles - Courage. Infantry. United States Army.

Army Infantry poster in a series on soldierly qualities: three helmeted soldiers firing a machine gun through smoke and flying earth, with 'COURAGE' picked out in red in the headline. The abstract virtue is attached to the infantryman's image (glittering generalities), and the Infantry crossed-rifles badge is shown at both lower corners.

## Propaganda techniques used in this poster

[Glittering generalities](https://propagandaarchive.org/techniques/glittering-generalities/) [Transfer](https://propagandaarchive.org/techniques/transfer/)

## Text on the object

Original (English) · read from the image, not independently checked

```
In the face of obstacles ~ COURAGE
[signature: Schlaikjer 1943]
[imprint: WAR DEPARTMENT, U.S.A. – remainder illegible]
INFANTRY
UNITED STATES ARMY
```

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