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No. 3 Commando Memorial Plaque, Merville Battery
The taking of the Battery was the task of the 9th Parachute Battalion, and despite a complicated plan that went very wrong from the first jumps at 0020 hours on D-Day, the casemates were cleared by 0500. However, the paras went on to their next objective, the high ground around Amfreville, and in their absence the German 736th Grenadiers re-occupied Merville. The following day it was taken by No 3 Commando, hence the plaque that is on the main casemate, now a Museum. Date: 2008
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Battalion Battery Casemates Cleared Complicated D Day Hours Jumps Parachute Plan Taking Task Wrong
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the heroism and history of D-Day with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the No. 3 Commando Memorial Plaque at Merville Battery. This poignant image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, commemorates the brave actions of the 9th Parachute Battalion during the complicated and pivotal operation to take the battery at 0020 hours on D-Day. Our Fine Art Prints are produced with the highest quality standards, bringing the history and emotion of this significant moment in time into your home or office. Each print is a limited edition, ensuring a unique and personal addition to your collection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37cm x 50.8cm (14.6" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 photograph captures the No. 3 Commando Memorial Plaque located at Merville Battery in Normandy, France. The plaque commemorates the brave actions of the British commando unit who took the battery on June 7, 1944, two days after the D-Day landings. The initial attempt to secure the battery was assigned to the 9th Parachute Battalion during the early hours of D-Day, but the operation faced numerous challenges from the outset. The plan to take the battery was complicated and went significantly wrong from the first jumps at 0020 hours. Despite the difficulties, the paratroopers managed to clear the casemates by 0500 hours. However, in their absence, the German 736th Grenadiers re-occupied Merville. The following day, No. 3 Commando regained control of the battery, securing the site and ensuring the Allied advance towards Caen. The memorial plaque, which is now a museum, is a testament to the courage and determination of the British forces during the D-Day landings. The image showcases the main casemate, where the plaque is displayed, providing a powerful reminder of the pivotal role this site played in the Allied victory during World War II.
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