1944 WW2 PHOTO-REPORT "Aegean Commando Raid" Mounted Vintage Magazine Print ~ 11
£ 18.69
1944 WW2 PHOTO-REPORT "Aegean Commando Raid" Mounted Vintage Magazine Print ~
11x14 Military ArtVINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II SPECIAL FORCES HISTORYDiscover a unique piece of history with this original vintage news photo-report on a British and Greek Commando raid in the Aegean Sea, 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 and Greek Commandos during a daring island raid. The headline reads: "British and Greek Commandos in Aegean Raid".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in 1944. It documents the little-known but vital Dodecanese Campaign in the Aegean Sea, where elite Allied special forces, including the British SBS and Greek Sacred Squadron, conducted daring raids on German-held islands. This is not a reproduction; it is an original piece of journalism showcasing the bravery of these early special forces.A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe Dodecanese Campaign (late 1943 - 1944) was a struggle for control of the strategically important, Italian-held Dodecanese islands in the Aegean Sea after Italy's surrender. Allied forces, primarily British Commandos and newly formed Greek special units like the Sacred Squadron, launched a series of amphibious raids to capture the islands from their German garrisons. While the overall campaign had mixed results, the bravery of these raiding forces became legendary.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, 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 / British Commandos / Greek Sacred Squadron / Aegean / Dodecanese 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 Special Forces), or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera.Thank you for looking.
11x14 Military ArtVINTAGE & HISTORICAL PRINTSAN AUTHENTIC PIECE OF WORLD WAR II SPECIAL FORCES HISTORYDiscover a unique piece of history with this original vintage news photo-report on a British and Greek Commando raid in the Aegean Sea, 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 and Greek Commandos during a daring island raid. The headline reads: "British and Greek Commandos in Aegean Raid".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in 1944. It documents the little-known but vital Dodecanese Campaign in the Aegean Sea, where elite Allied special forces, including the British SBS and Greek Sacred Squadron, conducted daring raids on German-held islands. This is not a reproduction; it is an original piece of journalism showcasing the bravery of these early special forces.A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe Dodecanese Campaign (late 1943 - 1944) was a struggle for control of the strategically important, Italian-held Dodecanese islands in the Aegean Sea after Italy's surrender. Allied forces, primarily British Commandos and newly formed Greek special units like the Sacred Squadron, launched a series of amphibious raids to capture the islands from their German garrisons. While the overall campaign had mixed results, the bravery of these raiding forces became legendary.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, 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 / British Commandos / Greek Sacred Squadron / Aegean / Dodecanese 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 Special Forces), or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera.Thank you for looking.
