HORRORS OF WAR is to want PEACE". there were 288 illustrated cards that
dealt with Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945),
Spanish Civil War (July 17, 1936 - April 1, 1939), Second
Italo-Ethiopian War(October 1935 - May 1936) and with an additional set
of 48 cards (241-288) showing Germany's build up to WWII. The front of
cards depict an illustrated scene and the back describes it. The is
noted for it's graphic depictions of war. Can you imagine these cards
were sold with gum and aimed a kids. Cards were distributed at schools!
Here are 4 cards:
Special thanks to Jeff Allender's House Of Checklists. The site has great list of Non-Sport Card Set checklists & information.
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