1944 WW2 PHOTO-REPORT "Albanian Commando Raid" Mounted Vintage Magazine Print
£ 14.95
1944 WW2 PHOTO-REPORT "ALBANIAN COMMANDO RAID" MOUNTED VINTAGE MAGAZINE PRINT ~
11X14 MILITARY ART VINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II HISTORY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discover a unique piece of history with this original vintage news photo-report on a British Commando raid in Albania, 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 compelling collage of original wartime photographs showing British Commandos in action. The headline reads: "Nazis were Snatched from Albanian Stronghold".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in late 1944. It documents a successful British Commando raid on the German-held port of Sarandë in Albania. The photos vividly depict the fighting and the capture of German troops during a lesser-known but important part of the Mediterranean theatre of war. This is not a reproduction; it is an original piece of journalism from the front lines. A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe raid on Sarandë in October 1944 was part of a wider Allied effort to harass and disrupt the German army's withdrawal from Greece and the Balkans. Carried out by units of the British Army's No. 2 Commando and supported by the Royal Navy and Balkan Air Force, the operation successfully captured the strategic port, taking a large number of prisoners and preventing the German garrison from escaping by sea.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 SPECIFICS
• Product: Original Magazine News Page Print (Mounted, Unframed)
• Subject: WW2 / British Commandos / Albania / Sarandë Raid
• Year of Publication: 1944
• Source: Wartime British News Magazine
• Outer Mount Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
• Mount Colour: Black-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONDITION
• Overall: 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 & DISPATCH
• Dispatch 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 British Commandos), or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera.Thank you for looking.
11X14 MILITARY ART VINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II HISTORY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Discover a unique piece of history with this original vintage news photo-report on a British Commando raid in Albania, 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 compelling collage of original wartime photographs showing British Commandos in action. The headline reads: "Nazis were Snatched from Albanian Stronghold".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in late 1944. It documents a successful British Commando raid on the German-held port of Sarandë in Albania. The photos vividly depict the fighting and the capture of German troops during a lesser-known but important part of the Mediterranean theatre of war. This is not a reproduction; it is an original piece of journalism from the front lines. A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe raid on Sarandë in October 1944 was part of a wider Allied effort to harass and disrupt the German army's withdrawal from Greece and the Balkans. Carried out by units of the British Army's No. 2 Commando and supported by the Royal Navy and Balkan Air Force, the operation successfully captured the strategic port, taking a large number of prisoners and preventing the German garrison from escaping by sea.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 SPECIFICS
• Product: Original Magazine News Page Print (Mounted, Unframed)
• Subject: WW2 / British Commandos / Albania / Sarandë Raid
• Year of Publication: 1944
• Source: Wartime British News Magazine
• Outer Mount Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (27.94 x 35.56 cm)
• Mount Colour: Black-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONDITION
• Overall: 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 & DISPATCH
• Dispatch 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 British Commandos), or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera.Thank you for looking.
