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U.S. Navy photographer: An original b/w press photograph of American vessels off the coast of Normandy on June 12th, 1944. Back with describing text. Photo size 20.5×25 cm. Frame size 33×43 cm.

The invasion of Normandy, which was set in motion on D-day June 6, 1944, is still history's largest amphibious operation. More than three million Allied soldiers - among them approx. 800 Danes - and more than 5,000 vessels crossed the English Channel within a brief span of time and thereby initiated the overall operation, called “Overlord”. With the Allied liberation of Paris on August 25, 1944 the German Wehrmacht was conclusively beaten in France.

Condition

This is an original American b/w press photograph from 1944, which shows normal signs of handling. Has yellowed slightly due to ageing/storage conditions.

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Art, antiques & collector's items, 4 March 2021

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