Operation Market Garden
Beginning on 17 September 1944, this daring operation was the largest airborne assault of WWII, aimed to capture and secure vital bridges in the Allies’ push towards the Rhine.
We're proud to have some historic pieces available which serve as a tribute to all those who took part:
THE ROAD TO THE RHINE
by Robert Taylor
C-47 Dakotas of the 439th Troop Carrier Group drop thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions into Holland, a hundred and fifty miles behind enemy lines.
Published in 2008, this popular piece has been personally autographed by veterans who served with the famous U.S. 101st Airborne Division during WWII including Sergeant ED TIPPER and Private BILL WINGETT. Find out more HERE!
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THE ROAD TO THE RHINE - CONCEPT DRAWING
by Robert Taylor
The sky is thick with C-47 Dakotas as American Paratroopers drop into Holland during one of the largest airborne assaults in History - Operation Market Garden.
Adding great authenticity, this detailed print has been signed by veterans who served with 'Easy' Company - the 'Band of Brothers' - including Colonel ED SHAMES. Find out more HERE!
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ARNHEM AIRBORNE ASSAULT
by Simon Smith
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Glider-borne infantry from the British 1st Air Landing Brigade successfully secure ‘DZ-X’, the drop zone on Renkum Heath several miles to the west of Arnhem. Overhead, paratroopers from the 1st Parachute Brigade begin their drop from USAAF C-47s.
Published to commemorate the 75th Anniversary, this memorable print has been personally signed by veterans who served with the Glider Pilot Regiment at Arnhem - pictured here with artist Simon Smith for the release in 2009. Find out more HERE!
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THE SPOILS OF WAR
by Simon Smith
The men of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th PIR take a brief moment to reflect on their recent action during Operation Market Garden, October 1944.
Originally published in 2019, this moving print has been signed and authenticated by veterans who fought in Holland with the 101st Airborne Division including Private ART PETERSEN and Private SAL PEREZ. Find out more HERE!
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