This is an original 1945 monochrome halftone print of American troops unloading supplies on one of the secured Normandy beaches. After the beachhead was secured, Allied forces unloaded over 9,000 tons of supplies every day until the end of August. It was commented before the invasion that due to the sheer amount of war supplies concentrated in England, that the only thing keeping the British Isles from sinking were the thousands of barrage balloons.
CONDITION
This 66+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Monochrome
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
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Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 5.5 inches; 15 x 14 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: Warship, Neptune, Juno, Sword, Omaha, Gold, Utah, Historical Image, WWII
XEMA8C45