{"product_id":"knocking-out-the-moros-u-s-army-in-action","title":"Knocking Out The Moros, U.S. Army Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis official Department of the Army poster depicts the dramatic conclusion of the Moro Rebellion at the Battle of Bagsak Mountain on Jolo Island in the Philippines, June 1913. American soldiers of the 8th Infantry and Philippine Scouts, personally led by Brigadier General John J. Pershing, engage Moro warriors in fierce hand-to-hand combat across rocky terrain beneath a sunset sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Army's \"History of the United States Army\" educational series (No. 12), this poster was produced by the U.S. Government Printing Office as part of a broader program designed to dramatize the history and accomplishments of the United States Army from the American Revolution onward. These posters were intended for display throughout Army facilities, including day rooms, clubs, and offices, where they served an educational and morale-building purpose by familiarizing soldiers with the history and traditions of their service. The accompanying text also connects the Philippine campaigns to the Army's adoption of the .45-caliber pistol, developed in response to concerns about the stopping power of existing sidearms during combat in the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling piece of military history documenting a controversial chapter of American colonial warfare, this poster combines dramatic battle illustration with the institutional character of an official government publication. It survives as both a work of mid-century military art and an artifact of how the U.S. Army presented its own history to soldiers during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.0\" x 24.0\"\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":45340416639091,"sku":"P8517","price":87.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_9b9d8bf4-2118-476d-9b22-8f56a0d8fbf2.jpg?v=1786473422","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/knocking-out-the-moros-u-s-army-in-action","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}