Original Item: Only One Available. This recruitment poster from the Vietnam War era is an exceptional example of patriotic imagery designed to inspire and motivate young men to enlist in the armed forces. Featuring a striking image of a WWII 82nd Airborne trooper during the Battle of the Bulge, the poster showcases the courage and bravery of American soldiers in the face of adversity. 

The poster is in remarkable condition despite showing signs of overall age toning and lightly worn edges. The colors are still vibrant though they are black and white with the image sharp and clear. It's a testament to the quality of the original printing and the care that has been taken to preserve it. This poster would be a perfect addition to any collection of military memorabilia or a great choice for framing and display in a home or office.

The text reads:

“Dec. 23, 1944 - "Battle of the Bulge" - An entire U.S. armored division was retreating from the Germans in the Ardennes forest when a sergeant in a tank destroyer spotted an American digging a foxhole. The GI, PFC Martin, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, looked up and asked, "Are you looking for a safe place?" "Yeah" answered the tanker. "Well, buddy," he drawled, "just pull your vehicle behind me...

I'm the 82nd Airborne, and this is as far as the bastards are going."

"The poster is a photograph of a dirty, scrappy, tough paratrooper, PFC Vernon Haught, of the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, marching in the dead of that cold, snowy winter with a rucksack on his back. Going to reinforce the retreating American forces in Belgium. His expression leaves no doubt about his determination. He is moving out to go toe-to-toe with the enemy in Belgium. As you look at the poster, it strikes you that nowhere in this photograph do you see a parachute. And you and I both know there doesn't have to be one -- you simply know from the look: he's Airborne.

Under the photo is a quote from PFC Martin, also of the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, who during the battle asked a retreating tank destroyer commander, "Are you looking for a safe place?" When the tank commander answered yes, PFC Martin replied, "Well buddy just pull that vehicle behind me -- I am the 82d Airborne and this is as far as the bastards are going." Imagine, an Airborne PFC telling a guy in a tank to follow him."

--General Henry H. Shelton
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Remarks at the 60th Anniversary of the Airborne
Fort Benning, Georgia, April 13, 2000

A great example that comes more than ready for further research and display.