Operation Drumbeat by Anthony Saunders.
The entry of the United States into the war opened up vast new hunting grounds for the German u-boat fleet. Operation Paukenschlag (Drumbeat in English) began in January 1942, bringing the U-boats their easiest pickings of the war. Over 300 allied vessels were sunk during the Paukenschlag along the US coastline, ranging from New York harbor, to the Straits of Florida. This period, also known as the second Happy Times to the men of the U-boats, was only brought to an end in mid 1942 by the formation of allied convoy systems. On the evening of April 5th 1942, U552, commanded by Kapitanleutnant Erich Topp, sealed the fate of the British tanker MV British Splendour east of Cape Hatteras. The U-boat was part of the fourth wave of boats of Operation Paukenschlag, she returned to Saint Nazaire on April 27th 1942 having sunk seven ships during the patrol.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Knights Cross Presentation Edition of 5 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £350.00
Features the mounted original signatures of Reinhard Hardegen, Erich Topp (deceased) and Hans-Gunther Lange.
Alfred Eick, Jurgen Oesten Knights Cross edition of 50 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £160.00
Signed by Two Knights Cross U-Boat Commanders, Alfred Eick and Jurgen Oesten.
Jurgen Oesten U-Boat Knights Cross signature edition of 50 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £145.00
Signed by Knights Cross U-Boat Commander Jurgen Oesten.
Alfred Eick U-Boat Knights Cross signature edition of 50 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £145.00
Signed by Knights Cross U-Boat Comnmander Alfred Eick.
Erich Topp Knights Cross signature edition of 5 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £270.00
Features the mounted original signature of Erich Topp (deceased).
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Anthony Saunders. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £2300.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
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