![]() ![]() ![]() The thinly-held Allied lines wilted under the pressure. Minutes after a massive 90-minute heavy artillery barrage, three Panzer Armies advanced through the swirling mists and snow-clad forests along a front 80 miles wide. Outwitting their opponents through guile and stealth, on 16 December 1944, the Germans unexpectedly counter-attacked through the weakest part of the Allied front line – the heavily-wooded Ardennes. The advance of the Allied armies towards Hitler’s fortress Reich ground relentlessly on but Hitler had one final surprise in store. The end of 1944 was fast approaching and with the Allies surprised by the unexpected German assault through the Ardennes, it was down to the battle-fatigued soldiers of the US 101st Airborne Divisions to hold the line at Bastogne.Ĭhristmas was drawing near and the Germans were in retreat. ![]() By endorsing the edition, their autographs help to create a historically important collector’s piece to be cherished for future generations.Ī special commemorative edition – each copy is completely unique! To honor those who fought during the bitter conflict at Bastogne, each print in this limited edition has been personally signed and authenticated by veterans who served with the US 101st Airborne Division as the Allies pushed for victory during WWII. ![]()
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