Liberation by Richard Taylor

For nearly four years, the swastika had flown belligerently over the small town of Sainte Mere Eglise in Normandy. Suddenly, shortly after midnight on the night of 5/6th June 1944, parachutists from the 82nd Airborne Division began landing in and around the town.

By 04.30, after a tough fire fight, troopers from the 505th PIR had raised another flag over the town – the Stars and Stripes – and Sainte Mere Eglise had become the first town in Normandy to be liberated by the Allies on D-Day. Sherman tanks landing on nearby Utah Beach with the US VII Corps were soon passing through the newly liberated town on the way to the front.

This wonderful and moving tribute has been issued to commemorate the men that fought so gallantly at Normandy in 1944 and the edition has been signed by some of the most eminent veterans to take part in the action, fighting from Normandy to final victory in Germany.

Signatures:

Limited Edition, Artist's Proofs & Remarque Editions

Lieutenant Colonel JAMES ‘MAGGIE’ MEGELLAS - Commander of H Company - the most decorated officer in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Sergeant BOB BEARDEN - 507th PIR - his small group of about 50 troopers liberated the town of Fresville.

Sergeant MILTON SCHLESENER - D Company, 505th PIR - participated in an amazing FOUR combat jumps during WWII.

Normandy Veterans Editions:
In addition to the three above, add:

Sergeant ‘TICH’ RAYNER

Private ALF WHITBREAD

Gunner ERNIE BREWER

Private BILLY GRAY

Flying Officer FRANK WHEELER DFC

Lieutenant BUCK COMPTON (matted)

Corporal FORREST GUTH (matted)

Sergeant DON MALARKEY (matted)