Baptism of Fire - St Mihiel Salient, 12th - 15th September 1918 by David Pentland. [Original Painting]

DHM1688P. Baptism of Fire - St Mihiel Salient, 12th - 15th September 1918 by David Pentland.

Renault FT 17 baby tanks of the recently formed US 304th tank brigade commanded by the young Lt. Col George S. Patton Jnr. are employed for the first time during the allied assault on the St Mihiel Salient. Leading the 344th battalion in person Patton and his tanks help the infantry divisions push the enemy back to the Hindenberg line in only 4 days.

Original painting, oil on canvas by David Pentland.

Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)