{"product_id":"gatling-to-the-assault-u-s-army-in-action","title":"Gatling To The Assault, U.S. Army Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official U.S. Army historical poster captures one of the most innovative tactical moments in American military history: the offensive deployment of Gatling guns at the Battle of San Juan Hill. Created by H. Charles McBarron, one of the Army’s foremost military artists, the composition surges with energy as soldiers advance through the Cuban grass toward Spanish positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMcBarron’s meticulous historical research is evident throughout, from the distinctive dark blue uniforms of the era to the wheeled Gatling gun battery providing crucial fire support. Lieutenant John H. Parker’s decision to employ these weapons in an offensive role rather than primarily as defensive weapons represented an important development in their tactical use, which McBarron illustrates here in vivid detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued as part of an official U.S. Army educational poster series, this work was created to dramatize the history and accomplishments of the Army from the American Revolution onward. Rather than being produced as commercial decoration, posters from the series were intended for display within Army installations, including day rooms, clubs, and offices, where they served an educational and morale-building purpose for military personnel. Through scenes such as San Juan Hill, the series connected contemporary soldiers with the Army’s history and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, the poster survives as both a work of official American military art and a fascinating example of how the U.S. Army presented and commemorated its own history during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.0\" x 24.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e H. Charles McBarron, Jr.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340416540787,"sku":"P8516","price":87.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_350bd841-8782-48c1-8ece-58727c335469.jpg?v=1786473471","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/gatling-to-the-assault-u-s-army-in-action","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}