WWII Era 1941 U.S. Army Postcard – Infantry Guards the Roads – Signal Corps

This original U.S. Army Signal Corps postcard, mailed in 1941, features a black-and-white photo of U.S. infantry soldiers guarding a rural road, rifles at the ready, during pre-WWII military maneuvers. Titled “Infantry Guards the Roads”, this scene reflects early U.S. defense mobilization efforts prior to America’s entry into WWII. The reverse includes a postmark dated May 14, 1941, sent from Trenton, NJ with a 1¢ Washington green stamp. Published by W.R. Thompson & Co., Richmond, Virginia, the card includes a patriotic recruiting message: "Defend Your Country — Join the U.S. Army." Details: Title/Caption: Infantry Guards the Roads Publisher: W.R. Thompson & Co., Richmond, VA Photographer: U.S. Army Signal Corps Card No.: 307 Postmarked: May 14, 1941 – Trenton, NJ Postage: 1¢ Washington green stamp Back Type: Divided, with message and address Condition: Fair to good condition. Some corner wear, age toning, and creasing, with clear legible photo and postmark. Great historical value. A compelling piece of military history ephemera, perfect for collectors of WWII postcards, real photo military cards (RPPC), or U.S. Army memorabilia.