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Photographic Print : German bunker WN65 le Ruquet Omaha Beach
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German bunker WN65 le Ruquet Omaha Beach
When the Americans landed on D Day they moved off the beach via a number of gullys or draws. One of the most famous contemporary photos shows a long line of GIs fling past this bunker and up the St Laurent draw (Exit E1)
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of German bunker WN65 at Le Ruquet, Omaha Beach. This evocative image, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the moment during D-Day when American soldiers made their way off the beach, passing the formidable fortification. The black-and-white photograph, licensed through Rights Managed, offers a powerful reminder of the historic events that unfolded on this fateful day in June 1944. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment during the D-Day landings on Omaha Beach when American soldiers, having successfully navigated the treacherous waters and the heavily fortified German defenses, began their ascent off the shoreline and towards the interior of the Normandy peninsula. The image, taken at Le Ruquet, shows a long line of GIs making their way past the imposing structure of German bunker WN65. The bunker, one of many fortifications constructed by the Germans to defend against an Allied invasion, stands as a testament to the fierce resistance put up by the Axis forces. Yet, the determined expression on the faces of the soldiers, their rifles slung over their shoulders, and the orderly fashion in which they move past the bunker, underscores the resilience and tenacity of the Allied forces. The soldiers are making their way up the St. Laurent draw, or Exit E1, which served as a crucial escape route for the troops as they moved inland. The photograph, a poignant reminder of the historic events that transpired on June 6, 1944, offers a glimpse into the bravery and sacrifice that characterized the D-Day landings and the larger conflict of World War II.
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