Opening the Tscherkassy Pocket by David Pentland. [Original Drawing]

Russia, 4th-21st Febuary 1944. Heavy tank regiment - Bake - was temporarily created as part of the forces gathered to breakthrough to the besieged Army Corps trapped in the Korsun (or Tscherkassy) pocket. Led by Oberstleutnant Dr. Bake it consisted of heavy tank battalion 503, the panther battalion of PanzerRegiment 11, and a battalion of artillery, engineers and mountain troops. This was a powerful unit, which for over a month battled its way through to eventually relieve the pockets few survivors.

Please note the size given is the paper size. The image including the border and signature is shown below.

Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.

Original pencil drawing by David Pentland.

Size 23 inches x 16.5 inches (58cm x 42cm)