Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War Opening Reception

Join The National WWII Museum for the opening of Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War, a special exhibition exploring the life and legacy of one of the most important American cartoonists of the 20th century. This traveling exhibit traces Bill Mauldin’s life and career from his early artistic development through World War II and into the postwar decades, highlighting Mauldin’s ability to capture the daily realities of life on the front lines in Europe with honesty, humor, and sharp insight.
Following a reception from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Museum Curator Chase Tomlin will be joined by Nat Mauldin, son of Bill Mauldin, and Todd DePastino, a Mauldin historian, for a special panel discussion. The exhibit will be open for viewing before and after the presentation.
Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War will be on display through April 18, 2027, in the Museum’s Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall.