THE BRIDGE AT REMAGEN - Original Oil on Canvas

Within nine months of D-Day, the U.S. First Army reached the Rhine, Germany’s final barrier against the American advance. Hitler ordered the destruction of all bridges to prevent a crossing, including the Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. However, a failed detonation left it intact, allowing U.S. forces to seize a vital foothold. Desperate to destroy it, the Luftwaffe launched an all-out assault, deploying Me 262 fighters, Arado 234 jet bombers, V2 rockets, and saboteurs, all under relentless American anti-aircraft fire.

Robert Taylor’s masterful painting captures this historic jet combat mission, depicting Luftwaffe aircraft braving intense flak in a final effort to take out the bridge. The dramatic scene showcases the speed and agility of the Me 262, while an Arado 234 banks sharply to escape the chaos. Painted in Taylor’s inimitable style, this artwork stands as a tribute to one of the most pivotal air actions of the war.

✅ This stunning original painting is now available to add to your personal collection!

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The Eugene Eisenberg Collection

Avid enthusiast Eugene Eisenberg amassed what has been described as ‘the single most important collection of privately owned aviation art in the world’ which includes an unrivalled number of ORIGINAL paintings by Robert Taylor.

In partnership with Eugene’s family, we’re proud to have EXCLUSIVE access to this unprecedented collection to enable others to enjoy the amazing artwork for many years to come! ✨

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