Some people followed World War II in newspapers or on radio. Others collected the war news in cards...including this dramatic episode showing boats assailing “Jap Warships.” It was one big horror show! The “Horrors of War” series was drawn by Charles Steinbacher, and produced by the appropriately named GUM, Inc. of Philadelphia, PA (a piece of gum, of course, was included in the package). Over 100 million Horrors of War trading cards were produced. All were printed from the series of original artwork pieces -- including this one. “To know the Horrors of War is to want Peace.” Those words were the slogan on the back of cards. Those difficult words also told the frightening story of what these “cards of war” signified. This piece measures 7 1/2 x 9 1/2” (approx.) and consists of the heavy black ink piece of artboard as well as the color overlay on tracing paper. The adhesive and production art smudges and pencil markings are evident.This one of a kind piece of original trading card artwork was lost for decades. The original piece of art for Horrors of War card #128 is definitely one frightening, piece of World War II history you’ll want to have.