Gold Beach, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. (B)

Royal Engineers Churchill AVREs of 6th Assault Regiment, 81st Squadron and DD Shermans of the 4/7th Dragoon Guards. Both units were part of perhaps the most important formation involved in the British and Canadian landings, the 79th Armoured Division or Funnies. Composed of a variety of armoured vehicles, designed to support the beach assault troops, they included mine flails, bunker busters, carpet layers, and amphibious tanks.

Small limited edition of 35 giclee art prints.

Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)