Preparing for the Day, the Reichswald, February 1945 by David Pentland. (GL) SHN10 although few ships escaped severe

although few ships escaped severe punishment and loss of life on both sides was tragically high

Four days later he was awarded the Knights cross with diamonds as the first pilot to achieve this score

in fact he crossed the Alps on a mule

2nd September 1945

he is 101 years old and has just been promoted to the honorary rank of Brigadier General

Preparing for the Day, the Reichswald, February 1945 by David Pentland. (GL) SHN10 although few ships escaped severeDHM1162GL. Preparing for the Day, the Reichswald, February 1945 by David Pentland. Sturmtigers of Sturmmorser Company 1002, commanded by Lieutenant Zippel, take on ammunition in preparation for the battle to come. These fearsome monsters' 38cm rocket projectors could penetrate up to 2. 5m of reinforced concrete. Luckily for the Allies only 18 were completed by the war's end. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches