For millions of American G.I.s. the most vivid symbols of their lot in World War II were Sergeant Bill Mauldin's cartoon dogfaces, Willie and Joe. Appearing up front in Stars & Stripes and widely syndicated in newspapers back home, they captured the frustrations of the combat infantryman fighting his lonely war against filth, fatigue, his own generals and, occasionally, the enemy.
Willie and Joe won for. Mauldin a great reputationbut the peacetime conversion came hard. He has had his ups and downs. the corner, shows all the signs of taking his place in the...
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