1944 WW2 PHOTO "Through Shattered Falaise" Mounted Vintage Magazine Print ~ 11x1
£ 18.69
1944 WW2 PHOTO "Through Shattered Falaise" Mounted Vintage Magazine 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 from the Battle of Falaise, 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 British armoured cars moving through the devastated ruins of the town of Falaise. The headline reads: "Through Shattered Falaise Avenging Armour Sped".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in late 1944. It captures the grim aftermath of the Battle of Falaise, a pivotal engagement in the Normandy Campaign. The image starkly contrasts the destruction of the town with the relief of its inhabitants and the power of the advancing British armour. This is not a reproduction; it is an original piece of photo-journalism.A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe Battle of the Falaise Pocket in August 1944 was the decisive engagement of the Battle of Normandy. Allied forces, including American, British, Canadian, and Polish troops, encircled and destroyed the bulk of Germany's Army Group B. The capture of the devastated town of Falaise was a key final step in closing the "pocket." This victory led to the liberation of Paris and the rapid advance of the Allies across France.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 / Battle of Falaise / Normandy / British Army / Armoured Cars 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 Normandy Campaign), or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera.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 from the Battle of Falaise, 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 British armoured cars moving through the devastated ruins of the town of Falaise. The headline reads: "Through Shattered Falaise Avenging Armour Sped".This is a genuine artifact from World War II, published in late 1944. It captures the grim aftermath of the Battle of Falaise, a pivotal engagement in the Normandy Campaign. The image starkly contrasts the destruction of the town with the relief of its inhabitants and the power of the advancing British armour. This is not a reproduction; it is an original piece of photo-journalism.A MOMENT IN HISTORYThe Battle of the Falaise Pocket in August 1944 was the decisive engagement of the Battle of Normandy. Allied forces, including American, British, Canadian, and Polish troops, encircled and destroyed the bulk of Germany's Army Group B. The capture of the devastated town of Falaise was a key final step in closing the "pocket." This victory led to the liberation of Paris and the rapid advance of the Allies across France.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 / Battle of Falaise / Normandy / British Army / Armoured Cars 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 Normandy Campaign), or a collector of authentic wartime ephemera.Thank you for looking.
