You’re looking at the original piece of artwork behind the 1942 Horrors of War gum card number 69. The title is “British Seize Madagascar.” In one drawing, death and destruction abound. 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 minor glue damage from adhesive and production art smudges and pencil markings are evident.