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Men of the British First Airborne Division in a glider; Seco
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division in a glider on the way to Arnhem, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised by Field-Marshal Montgomery to drop thousands of airborne troops into Holland to capture an invasion route into Germany. The British First Airborne, American 81st and 101st Divisions took part in the plan, which was ultimately unsuccessful
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14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Men of the British First Airborne Division in a glider; Seco" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the courage and determination of the British First Airborne Division as they prepare for the daring Operation Market Garden on September 17, 1944. Transported in gliders, these brave soldiers were dropped behind enemy lines with the goal of securing key bridges and shortening the war. Add this historic photograph to your collection and bring the past to life with Media Storehouse's high-quality prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This evocative photograph captures a moment of anticipation and determination as men of the British First Airborne Division prepare for their daring descent into Holland during Operation Market Garden on September 17, 1944. The bold plan, devised by Field-Marshal Bernard Montgomery, aimed to drop thousands of Allied troops behind enemy lines to secure a vital invasion route into Germany. In this image, we see the British soldiers crammed into a glider, their faces etched with a mix of anxiety and resolve as they embark on this perilous mission. The American 81st and 101st Divisions also took part in the operation, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Despite the failure of the mission, the courage and bravery of these men remain a significant part of military history. This photograph, taken during the decisive moments of the Second World War, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Allied forces in their quest to bring an end to the conflict." This image is a historical document depicting the British First Airborne Division during Operation Market Garden on September 17, 1944. It shows a unit of men in a glider on their way to Arnhem, Holland. The operation, which was led by Field-Marshal Bernard Montgomery, was a bold plan to drop thousands of Allied troops behind enemy lines to secure a vital invasion route into Germany. The British First Airborne, American 81st, and 101st Divisions took part in the operation, which ultimately proved unsuccessful. The image captures the anticipation and determination of the soldiers as they prepare for their descent into Holland. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during the Second World War. Image Courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library. Rights Managed.
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