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Normandy Invasion 1944
A depiction by C.E.Turner of a scene during the early morning of 6th June 1944 as British forces make an amphibious landing on one of the Normandy beaches during D-Day. The scene is a mass of men, landing craft, ships and all manner of tanks and other vehicles being offloaded onto the beach. To the lower left can be seen the important Beach Master (arm raised), issuing orders, sometimes conveyed by the morse code signaller behind him, his light powered by a pedalled dynamo.Though the artist was not present, his work was based on the eye-witness account of Commander Antony Kimmins of the Royal Navy. Date: 6 June1944
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This evocative print by C.E. Turner depicts a pivotal moment during the early hours of June 6, 1944, as British forces initiated their amphibious landing on one of the Normandy beaches during the D-Day invasion. The scene is a chaotic tableau of men, landing craft, ships, and an array of tanks and other vehicles being offloaded onto the sandy shore. To the lower left, a crucial figure stands out: the Beach Master, with his arm raised, issuing orders. His communication is sometimes conveyed through Morse code, the light for which is powered by a pedalled dynamo. Though Turner was not present at the historic event, his work was informed by the firsthand account of Commander Antony Kimmins of the Royal Navy. The meticulous detail in the print captures the frenetic energy and complexity of Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord, the naval and airborne components of the D-Day invasion. This poignant image is a testament to the bravery and determination of the Allied forces as they began their frontal assault on the fortified Atlantic Wall, marking a turning point in the Second World War. This print is a valuable historical record, offering a glimpse into the pivotal events of June 1944.
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