Poster Print : Churchill visits the Normandy Front during WWII
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Churchill visits the Normandy Front during WWII
Winston Churchill pays a three day visit to the Normandy Front, accompanied by General Ismay. His tour covered Caen, Cherbourg, flying-bomb sites and the beaches. Date: 1944
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Media ID 14240722
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1944 Beaches Bomb Caen Cherbourg Churchill Normandy Sites Visits Winston
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Churchill at Normandy Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image captures Winston Churchill's historic three-day visit to the Normandy Front in 1944. Accompanied by General Ismay, Churchill toured Caen, Cherbourg, flying-bomb sites, and the beaches during this pivotal moment in World War II history. Printed from an original photograph sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this poster is a must-have for history enthusiasts and Churchill admirers alike. Bring the spirit of the past into your home or office with the Churchill at Normandy Poster Print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 43.4cm (24.2" x 17.1")
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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
In this evocative photograph, Sir Winston Churchill, the legendary British Prime Minister, is seen making a three-day visit to the Normandy Front during World War II. Accompanied by his military advisor and Chief of Staff, General Hastings Ismay, Churchill toured various sites in Normandy, France, in the summer of 1944. The historic tour began with a visit to the city of Caen, which had been heavily damaged during the Allied invasion of Normandy, codenamed Operation Neptune. The ruins of the city served as a grim reminder of the fierce battles that had taken place just months earlier. Next, Churchill and General Ismay traveled to Cherbourg, the strategic port city that had been liberated from German control in late June 1944. The visit to Cherbourg was significant, as it marked the end of the German Atlantic Wall, a series of fortifications built along the coast of Europe to protect against an Allied invasion. During his tour, Churchill also inspected flying-bomb sites and the beaches where the D-Day landings had taken place. The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, marked the beginning of the end of the war in Europe. The success of the operation hinged on the element of surprise and the ability to quickly secure a foothold on the continent. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in history, as Churchill assessed the progress of the war effort on the ground and offered words of encouragement to the troops. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Allied forces during World War II and the crucial role that Churchill played in leading the charge against the Axis powers.
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