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Pair of Marine "Slang" World War I Posters.

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Pair of Marine  Slang  World War I Posters.
<B>Pair of Marine "Slang" World War I Posters.</B></I> Includes: Teufel Hunden; 19" x 28" Artist: signed only as "H." A very playful poster depicting two cartoon dogs in a chase, one being the American Marine in the form of a bulldog, and the other the German Hun represented by a Dachshund or "wiener dog." This laughable image is topped off by saying that the German soldiers refer to the U.S. Marines as "Teufel Hunden" or Devil Dogs. Teufel Hunden were actually wild dogs from the highlands of Bavaria, who were known for their ferocious and vicious personalities and relentless attacks. This nickname soon grew into an official mascot for the Marine Corps, the English Bulldog. <BR><BR>E-E-E-YAH-YIP Go Over With the U.S. Marines; 21" x 28" Artist: C. B. Falls. Some question has been raised to the actual meaning and origin of this Marine battle cry, but it is clear that this yell was taught to Marines during basic training and carried over into the battlefield. This poster is exploding with exuberance. It depicts a Marine holding his Springfield rifle shouting this famed battlecry. <BR><BR>Condition: Teufel Hunden: Fine- small tear on lower edge in the center; linen backed. <BR><BR> E-E-E-YAH-YIP: Fine- water damage present in the upper right corner; linen backed.