[theToyFederation]

This new release looks incredible!!!



The bitter Russian winter of 1943/44 was matched by some of the toughest fighting of the ground war. Between the Carpathian Mountains and the Dneiper River elements of the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler reinforced their fearsome reputation. Panthers of SS Pz.Rgt. 1 move forward to engage Soviet armour,passing a Tiger of the 13th Heavy Comapany LAH.Overhead, Fw190A's of Hptm Erich Rudorffer's II/JG54 lend support by hunting for Soviet ground attack aircraft ahead of the panzer spearhead.
This limited edition print is signed by the following Knights Cross SS - Tank Commanders
and JG54 dayfighter pilots.
The SS Tank commanders signatures are:
Fritz Darges KC, Gerhard Fischer KC, Walther Girg KC and Oakleaves,
Otto Kumm KC, Oakleaves and Sword, Karl-Heinze Lichte KC, Richard Rudolf KC.
The JG54 signatures are:
*Erich Rudorffer KC, Oakleaves and Sword, *Hans-Ekkehard Bob KC, *Hugo Broch KC.
Limited edition of 190 worldwide
signed by 6 SS Tank Commanders and 3 *JG54 Knights Cross Holder pilots £325.00
Limited edition of 300 worldwide
signed by 3 *JG54 Knights Cross Holder pilots £125.00
The first time you can view, purchase and meet Nick to discuss this new stunning print
will be at Duxford.
Overall print size 60cm x 89cm image size 44cm x 65cm
http://www.vectorfineart.co.uk/

[skydriver]

That is a very impressive painting. And to think most of the men in both the planes and the tanks were probably in their early to mid 20's.

[Kubikali]

Impressive picture indeed. Too bad it's signed by SS-scum...

[theToyFederation]

Originally Posted by Kubikali

Impressive picture indeed. Too bad it's signed by SS-scum...

Then you can get the less expensive version as it is only signed by Luftwaffe scum.

[Berkut76]

What a magnificent work of art. I have no problems when somebody is praising the professionalism of the German soldier regardless of his political beliefs (Hans Rudel was a hardcore Nazi), what I do have problems with is FALSIFICATION of history not by outright lying, but rather through omission and suppression of crucial info.

Between the Carpathian Mountains and the Dneiper River elements of the 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler reinforced their fearsome reputation.

Like in many instances in 1943 - 1945 German counter offensive with an aim to recapture the City of Kiev was highly successful in the early stages, until the German juggernaut reached the towns of Zhitomir and Korosten where the exhausted and outgunned troops of the 1st Ukrainian front made a heroic stand. The unsuppressed Soviet artillery fire devastated the German armor, and on 25th of December Soviets launched a midday Christmas offensive of their own throwing depleted German armies past their starting point.

LSSAH didn't do too well in that operation, just a couple months later the Waffen SS would suffer a catastrophic defeat trying to breakthrough the Korsun pocket (another operation that started extremely well for the Germans). I'll post not so glamorous B&W pics of the end of the German offensive aimed at re-capturing Kiev when I get home.

Regards,

Sergey

[theToyFederation]

Even if LSSAH failed in their objectives doesn't mean they did not live up to their reputation. Look at the HJ division in Normandy, they got their ass kicked for 2/3 months and were an empty shell come September. However that being said, I bet every British/Canadian/Polish soldier that fought against them would admit their fighting prowess and spirit were top notch.

[Shawn 507]

Originally Posted by theToyFederation

Even if LSSAH failed in their objectives doesn't mean they did not live up to their reputation. Look at the HJ division in Normandy, they got their ass kicked for 2/3 months and were an empty shell come September. However that being said, I bet every British/Canadian/Polish soldier that fought against them would admit their fighting prowess and spirit were top notch.

Yes but fighting from a defense is much easier than being on the offense. And considering the open country envolved it wasn't hard to rack a good score against the Brits/Poles/Canadians.
Did the German fight hard and well? Yes, but why is it always the SS that gets the credit? The Army was larger and shouldered more than any SS unit ever did. Its all about the myth and cool guy factor I know. However if the SS was so darn great, the Germans would have won the war. The worship of these guys escapes me and apparently others as well.

[Kaptin_Kirk]

Another Masterpiece done by Trudgian

[timbo]

Originally Posted by Shawn 507

The worship of these guys escapes me and apparently others as well.

Yep - don't understand it either. What they stood for should be despised.

Back on topic - the painting is very good.