War Comics #37

In "Nothing Can Stop the Infantry!" from War Comics #37 (1955), Captain Kettridge leads Able Company through a desperate stand against a determined Chinese force that seems to have endless ammo. With sharp instincts and a cool head, he spots a crucial clue in the battlefield’s silence—and uses a metal detector to uncover the hidden supply, turning the tide in a tense, high-stakes showdown.

In "Patrol Mission!" from War Comics #37 (1955), Private Herbert Persley—no stranger to the front lines but far from eager to be there—finds himself at odds with duty when his squad is forced to choose a volunteer to hold off the enemy. Though Ernest Farraday draws the short straw, Persley steps in, claiming Farraday’s presence is vital, and takes his place in a move that surprises even himself. After being captured by the Germans, Persley uses his knack for cards to outwit his captors, turning the tables in a tense game of chance that could change everything.

In "Enemy Territory!", Private Bill Lawrence grapples with the moral weight of war as he marches through Mexico during an invasion, questioning the purpose of the conflict before ultimately embracing his duty to support his country’s mission—no matter the cost.

In the heart of the French campaign, quartermaster Captain Leonard Hill takes a bold stand behind enemy lines, using cunning and quick thinking to outmaneuver the Nazis. With only Private Harvey Green at his side, he stages a daring ruse that leads an entire platoon to surrender—earning a rare Silver Star from General George S. Patton himself.