Strike For Gela, Sicily, 11th June 1943 by David Pentland. (B)

Tiger I tanks of 2 Kompanie/ Schwere Panzer Abteilung 504, attached to Panzer Division Herman Goring, launch their attack on the main US 7th Army landing beach at Gela, on the first day of Operation Husky. Despite the fact that the Herman Goring troops were untried in battle it was only the devastating effect of allied naval gunfire that stopped them reaching and probably destroying the beach head.

Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.

Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 25 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints.

Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm)