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RAF Typhoons attack German tanks, France; Second World War

RAF Typhoons attack German tanks, France; Second World War


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RAF Typhoons attack German tanks, France; Second World War

Illustration showing Royal Air Force Typhoons, fighter-bombers equipped with rockets, attacking a column of German armour, near Mortain, 1944. German tanks and armoured vehicles had been massing in this area for a large scale counter-attack on American positions and low cloud had concealed their intentions from the Allied air force. However on 8th August, the clouds broke and two large German columns, consisting of several hundred vehicles, were seen and attacked by British aeroplanes

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1944 Allied Area Armour Armoured Attack Attacked Attacking Bombers Broke Cloud Clouds Columns Concealed Consisting Counter Equipped Hundred Intentions Positions Rockets Scale Tanks Vehicles Massing Typhoons


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This powerful illustration captures a pivotal moment during the Second World War, as Royal Air Force Typhoons launch a daring attack on German tanks in France. The scene depicts the intense battle near Mortain in 1944, where German forces were massing for a large-scale counter-attack against American positions. Thanks to low cloud cover, their intentions had been concealed from Allied air forces until August 8th when the clouds broke and revealed two massive columns of enemy vehicles. In this historical image, we see the British fighter-bombers equipped with rockets swooping down on the unsuspecting German armor, unleashing destruction upon them. The importance of this moment cannot be overstated, as it represents a crucial turning point in the war effort. The bravery and skill of these RAF pilots are evident as they risk their lives to protect their comrades on the ground. This illustration serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by so many during this tumultuous time in history. Through this print from Mary Evans Prints Online, we are transported back to that fateful day when Allied forces struck a decisive blow against the Axis powers, ultimately helping to secure victory in one of humanity's darkest hours.

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