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Jigsaw Puzzle : US Paratrooper hanging on Ste Mere Eglise church
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US Paratrooper hanging on Ste Mere Eglise church
American John Steele landed on the church during the night of 5/6 June 1944 and hung there playing dead. He survived and died in Kentucky in May 1969
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1944 Eglise Hanging Landed Mere Paratrooper Steele
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience the thrill of history with Media Storehouse's Jigsaw Puzzle featuring the iconic image of a US Paratrooper, aptly named 'US Paratrooper Hanging on Ste Mere Eglise Church.' This puzzle brings to life the bravery and determination of American soldier John Steele, who famously hung from the church during the D-Day invasion on the night of 5/6 June 1944. Surviving the initial landing, Steele played dead to avoid detection, an act that became an enduring symbol of the D-Day landings. Assemble this intricately detailed puzzle to honor the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who shaped history during World War II. Immerse yourself in the story, piece by piece.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 40.3cm x 50.7cm (15.9" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of silence and stillness amidst the chaos of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. The image depicts an American paratrooper, identified as John Steele, dangling from the bell tower of the historic Ste. Mère-Église church in Normandy, France. Steele had landed on the church during the night of June 5, 1944, and, after sustaining injuries, played dead to avoid detection by the German forces below. The church, with its Gothic architecture and tall spire, stands as a stark contrast to the military scene unfolding around it. The photograph, taken during World War II, is a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied forces during the liberation of Europe. Steele survived the war but passed away in Kentucky in May 1969.
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