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Acrylic Blox : D-Day - Landing in France - Omaha Beach
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D-Day - Landing in France - Omaha Beach
American assault troops prepare to disembark their landing craft as it approaches the beach head, Omaha Beach. The smoke visible in the background attests to the massive naval artillery assault, supporting the landing. Snakes of troops wind their way up the beach. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by an amphibious assault by infantry. The Normandy landings were the largest single-day amphibious actions ever undertaken, involving close to 400, 000 military and naval personnel"
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8"x6" (20x15cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 15.2cm (8" x 6")
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 of truth during the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The image shows American assault troops preparing to disembark their landing craft as it approaches the beach head, Omaha Beach. The smoke in the background is a testament to the massive naval artillery assault, providing cover for the troops as they make their way ashore. The Normandy landings, also known as Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord, were the largest single-day amphibious actions ever undertaken, involving nearly 400,000 military and naval personnel. The operation began at 6:30am with an air assault landing of allied troops, followed by an amphibious assault by infantry. The troops are seen here, bundled up in their gear, making their way up the beach in a snake-like formation. The vehicles and packs they carry attest to the logistical challenge of supplying the troops once they had made it to the shore. The success of the D-Day invasion was crucial to the eventual Allied victory in World War II. The bravery and sacrifice of the troops on this day paved the way for the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this pivotal moment in world history.
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