Battlefield Action (1957) comic books 1950-1959

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Stories and art by Maurice Whitman, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Numbering continues from Foreign Intrigues (1956) #15. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. "Bugs" Ellis parachutes into France on D-Day, only to find his fellow soldiers in the midst of hellish battle. An Italian boy imitates an American soldier, which becomes dangerous when they encounter Nazi forces. Rangers Pete and Pat must destroy a Nazi armory without help from the French Resistance. D-Day with the 82nd Airborne; Tarawa, The Toughest Beach of Them All; Monte Cassino; Follow That Man; Ranger Raid; Combat Cure!; Ranger Raid. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Bill Molno and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Pvt. Kissam somehow always has an ailment that prevents him from going into action in Korea. A hobo stumbles across the forgotten tank he piloted in WWII, ten years ago, giving both of them a second chance. Future president Teddy Roosevelt leads his legendary team the Rough Riders on a famous charge during the Spanish-American War. Sick, Lame, and Lazy; The Has-Beens; Papua Push; The Wrong Guy Got the Medal; Teddy Roosevelt and His Rough Riders. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Sid Check and others. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. In a five-part, issue length story, American soldiers are followed from D-Day through the next year of combat as they advance across occupied Europe, battling the Nazi menace. D-Day!; D-Day Plus Seven; D-Day Plus Twenty Three; Lieutenant Mind Reader; D-Day Plus Two Hundred Sixty-One; D-Day Plus Two Hundred Eighty Four. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sid Check and Tony Tallarico. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Kilroy wants to join the Rangers when they attempt to take back the French Riviera from the Nazis in 1944. A year before America enters the war, Capt. Wallace secretly skirmishes with Luftwaffe fighters over the English Channel. An injured Marine has a chance to destroy an enemy compound, but he may have to sacrifice his own life to do it. Pre-Dawn Assault; Spitfire Ace; Find the Strength for Your Life; Hold; The General Told Them "Nuts!"; Salvo! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. American forces enter WWI in 1918 and meet the German forces at Chateau-Thierry, in a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. "Country" Jessup joins the infantry in WWII, just in time for the Battle of Bastogne. Former company cook "Fat Stuff" Hansler gets his chance for battlefield action during the Korean War. Chateau-Thierry; Christmas, 1944 Bastogne; Fight in Darkness; The Way Back; A Day of Fun with Pop; Fat Stuff; Jonesy's Dream! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. This issue features a five-part, issue-length story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. In each chapter, soldiers cope with the reality of war in five different historical periods, from the Battle of Marathon in the 5th century BC to the Battle of Remagen during WWII. 218 B.C.; Christmas, 490 B.C.: The Battle of Marathon; December 2, 1805: Fight for Freedom; July 15, 1918; Mar. 7, 1945: Remagen Bridgehead. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Bill Molno, and Vince Alascia. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. A Luftwaffe pilot faces everything the Allies can throw at him without fail, until he encounters the fighter plane known as the Thunderbolt. Records clerk Pvt. Asher finds himself on the front lines during WWII, and he's not ready for it. Plus a story with art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. The Inspiration; The Chowhound; Thanks to the Tank Trapper; The Chocolate Bar Kid; Clerk in Combat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Marines Nodecki and Davis have a front-row seat to the Chongjin Retreat, a major American defeat in the early days of the Korean War. A grunt protects his M-1 rifle with his life during WWII duty in New Guinea. Five years after WWII, homeless Dobey is reunited with the remains of "Mary Anne," the tank he used to fight Nazis with. The Madmen of Mindanao; The Chongjin Retreat!; The M1: My Buddy!; Mortar Barrage; The Derelicts. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. New lieutenant Fitch is completely clueless in his first WWII combat - luckily, Pfc. Clarke has been at it for a while. This story features art by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. After a North Korean mortar strike, Maj. Galt's company wonders if the commander they call "Old Ironhead" could possibly still be alive. After the Battle of Anzio, WWII soldiers wonder at the identity of the man who saved them all. The Experienced P.F.C.; The Ghost on T-Bone Hill; Netted; The Nameless Hero. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sam Glanzman, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. WWII soldiers hate the tough 1st Sgt. who is keeping them alive, in a story with art (and an action-packed opening sequence) by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. American soldiers find their M-24 tank stymied by the thick Korean mud. A WWII soldier's unit is puzzled by his antisocial behavior and his fearless behavior in combat. The Topkick; Captain Baylor's Sticks; The Beast; Steuben Served; Hard Luck Harrigan. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Captured in Korea and brainwashed, Cpl. Hartmann is believed to be a traitor by his former war buddies after he becomes part of a propaganda campaign. During WWII, a dozen soldiers undertake a suicide mission to secure a French island. Sgt. Cooley takes risky actions in combat when he knows there's a general watching who could promote him. I Betray; The Guns of Med Island; Combat Contest; The Career Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sam Glanzman. Stories and art by Sam Glanzman and others. War comics from Charlton highlighting American conflicts of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Tough Sgt. Meeks keeps riding Kehoe about being "yella" during the Korean War, in one of several stories this issue by comics legend and WWII veteran Sam Glanzman. Pfc. Rajeski doesn't fear enemy bullets in Korea, but the bone-numbing cold is his personal kryptonite. Plus a tale of the French Resistance during WWII. Don't Call Me Yella!; The Secret Weapon; The Silent Enemy; Delicate Affair; The Rear Echelon Hero; They Won Their War. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.