Cover: Joe Kubert

Our Army at War #233

Jun 1971 · DC · 0.15 USD

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In "Head-Count," sapper Joe Jingles navigates the grim realities of war with quiet precision, using his expertise to clear deadly land mines while quietly striving to bring small moments of humanity to a harsh front. Written and drawn by Sam Glanzman, with inks by Glanzman and letters by John Costanza, this 1971 issue captures the tension and humanity of combat through a grounded, character-driven lens. The cover by Joe Kubert perfectly frames the story’s solemn tone with its stark, evocative imagery.

Contains 3 stories

Head-Count

12 pp · War

Sergeant Frank RockEasy Company [Johnny Doe (introduction, death)BulldozerLittle Sure Shot]

In "Head-Count," Easy Company welcomes a new recruit named Johnny Doe, a fiercely driven soldier eager to prove himself by taking down Nazis—no matter the cost to civilians. The story unfolds with tense, grounded realism as the unit grapples with the moral weight of their mission and the unpredictable nature of their newest member.

Dwite Schaffner

4 pp · Non-Fiction, War

First Lieutenant Dwite Schaffner

First Lieutenant Dwite Schaffner’s courage is remembered in this powerful non-fiction account from *Our Army at War* #233, where his bold one-man charge through the Argonne Forest against German forces is recounted with quiet dignity. A testament to valor in the heat of battle, the story captures a moment of extraordinary resolve in the shadow of war.

The Sapper

4 pp · War

Joe JinglesSergeant Frank Rock

In "The Sapper," Joe Jingles takes on the dangerous, meticulous work of clearing land mines with quiet precision, his steady hands and calm focus turning a deadly task into something almost sacred. Beyond the mission, he finds small ways to bring comfort to his fellow soldiers, proving that courage and humanity can walk side by side in the midst of war.