1944 WW2 PHOTO "Crossed the Orne at Thury-Harcourt" Mounted Vintage Print 11x14
£ 18.69
1944 WW2 PHOTO "Crossed the Orne at Thury-Harcourt" Mounted Vintage Print ~
11x14 Military ArtVINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II HISTORYDiscover a unique piece of history with this original vintage full-page photograph of the British Army crossing the River Orne, published in a wartime British news magazine in 1944. This is a genuine page from the period – IT IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.THE STORY BEHIND THE PAGEThis page is a fascinating snapshot of its time, featuring a powerful and historic full-page photograph showing Royal Engineers constructing a bridge under difficult conditions. The headline reads: "How We Crossed the Orne at Thury-Harcourt".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in late 1944. It documents the vital and grueling work of the Royal Engineers during the Battle of Normandy. The image captures the construction of a crossing at Thury-Harcourt, a critical step in the advance south of Caen. This is not a reproduction; it is an original, 80-year-old piece of photo-journalism showcasing the backbone of the army.A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe crossing of the River Orne in August 1944 was a key objective for British and Canadian forces during the latter stages of the Battle for Caen. After weeks of brutal fighting, securing bridgeheads over the Orne was essential to outflank German defenses and begin the push south towards Falaise. The work of the Royal Engineers, often under fire, in bridging rivers like the Orne was fundamental to maintaining the momentum of the entire Allied advance in Normandy.LISTING DETAILS: MOUNTED PRINT ONLYPlease Read Carefully: This listing is for the original vintage magazine page, professionally mounted on a quality black art backboard as pictured, and ready for framing. Its outer mount dimensions are exactly 11 x 14 inches.The frame shown in some of the photographs is for demonstration purposes only to help you visualize how the print can look in your home. This listing is for the mounted print only and does NOT include a frame.OUR PROCESSEach page is a genuine artifact, carefully recovered from a period publication. We then professionally mount it on high-quality, pH-neutral black art board.Please Note: As these are original pages from magazines, text or images from the reverse side may be lightly visible under certain lighting. This is a natural characteristic of authentic vintage prints.ITEM SPECIFICSProduct: Original Magazine News Page Print (Mounted, Unframed) Subject: WW2 / Royal Engineers / River Orne / Normandy Campaign / Thury-Harcourt Year of Publication: 1944 Source: Wartime British News Magazine Outer Mount Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm) Mount Colour: BlackCONDITIONOverall: Excellent vintage condition for its age. Details: The page shows age-toning as expected from a genuine print from 1944. No tears, stains, or major creases.SHIPPING & DISPATCHDispatch Time: Your order will be securely packaged and dispatched within 1-2 working days from the UK. Combined Shipping: We are happy to combine shipping if you purchase multiple items from our shop. This piece makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any World War II historian, a military history enthusiast (especially of the Royal Engineers), or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera from the Normandy Campaign.Thank you for looking.
11x14 Military ArtVINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II HISTORYDiscover a unique piece of history with this original vintage full-page photograph of the British Army crossing the River Orne, published in a wartime British news magazine in 1944. This is a genuine page from the period – IT IS NOT A MODERN REPRODUCTION.THE STORY BEHIND THE PAGEThis page is a fascinating snapshot of its time, featuring a powerful and historic full-page photograph showing Royal Engineers constructing a bridge under difficult conditions. The headline reads: "How We Crossed the Orne at Thury-Harcourt".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in late 1944. It documents the vital and grueling work of the Royal Engineers during the Battle of Normandy. The image captures the construction of a crossing at Thury-Harcourt, a critical step in the advance south of Caen. This is not a reproduction; it is an original, 80-year-old piece of photo-journalism showcasing the backbone of the army.A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe crossing of the River Orne in August 1944 was a key objective for British and Canadian forces during the latter stages of the Battle for Caen. After weeks of brutal fighting, securing bridgeheads over the Orne was essential to outflank German defenses and begin the push south towards Falaise. The work of the Royal Engineers, often under fire, in bridging rivers like the Orne was fundamental to maintaining the momentum of the entire Allied advance in Normandy.LISTING DETAILS: MOUNTED PRINT ONLYPlease Read Carefully: This listing is for the original vintage magazine page, professionally mounted on a quality black art backboard as pictured, and ready for framing. Its outer mount dimensions are exactly 11 x 14 inches.The frame shown in some of the photographs is for demonstration purposes only to help you visualize how the print can look in your home. This listing is for the mounted print only and does NOT include a frame.OUR PROCESSEach page is a genuine artifact, carefully recovered from a period publication. We then professionally mount it on high-quality, pH-neutral black art board.Please Note: As these are original pages from magazines, text or images from the reverse side may be lightly visible under certain lighting. This is a natural characteristic of authentic vintage prints.ITEM SPECIFICSProduct: Original Magazine News Page Print (Mounted, Unframed) Subject: WW2 / Royal Engineers / River Orne / Normandy Campaign / Thury-Harcourt Year of Publication: 1944 Source: Wartime British News Magazine Outer Mount Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm) Mount Colour: BlackCONDITIONOverall: Excellent vintage condition for its age. Details: The page shows age-toning as expected from a genuine print from 1944. No tears, stains, or major creases.SHIPPING & DISPATCHDispatch Time: Your order will be securely packaged and dispatched within 1-2 working days from the UK. Combined Shipping: We are happy to combine shipping if you purchase multiple items from our shop. This piece makes a perfect and thoughtful gift for any World War II historian, a military history enthusiast (especially of the Royal Engineers), or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera from the Normandy Campaign.Thank you for looking.
