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WW2 - US Troops comfort a distressed child and puppy
WW2 - US Troops comfort a distressed child and puppy - likkely in France following the D-Day landings of June 1944. Date: 1944
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Media ID 18073171
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1944 Comfort D Day Distressed Landings Puppy
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Add a piece of history to your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring an iconic image of US troops providing comfort to a distressed child and a puppy during World War II. This powerful photograph, taken in 1944, likely in France following the D-Day landings, is a poignant reminder of the human side of war. Printed on high-quality canvas and expertly framed, this timeless image is sure to become a cherished conversation starter in your home or office.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant image captures a moment of compassion and humanity amidst the chaos and turmoil of the Second World War. Taken likely in the summer of 1944, following the historic D-Day landings in Normandy, France, US troops are seen comforting a distressed child and a puppy. The child, wearing a simple dress and with tears streaming down her face, clings to one of the soldiers, her small frame shaking with fear and emotion. The soldier, dressed in full military gear, gently holds her hand, offering a reassuring smile and a sense of security. The presence of the puppy in the scene adds an extra layer of poignancy, as it too appears to be in distress, huddled next to the child. The soldiers around them seem to have paused in their duties, recognizing the importance of this moment and offering what comfort they can. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the humanitarian efforts of the Allied forces during the war, and the resilience and strength of the civilian population in the face of adversity. Despite the horrors and hardships of war, moments of kindness and compassion continued to exist, offering a glimmer of hope and humanity in the darkest of times.
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