* screen colors may vary from print colors
Print Size: 36" X 22"
THE MAGNIFICENT FIGHT
 by John D. Shaw
Against terrible odds, strategically located Wake Island was defended by a handful of brave Americans during the opening 'days of infamy' in December, 1941. Isolated and alone against the might of the Japanese Navy, this intrepid group held their own on land and in the air for weeks, inspiring a nation and establishing fame for the Marine Corp. Now this valiant group has been honored in a beautiful, Limited-Edition lithograph by artist John D. Shaw. Each print has been personally autographed by the artist and veterans of this epic conflict, which truly was a Magnificent Fight. This lithograph honors all of the Americans who served at Wake Island so honorably in the opening days of the U.S. entry into World War II.

MAIN EDITION:
425 limited edition prints
Signed by 31 Wake Island defenders & John D. Shaw!
$295.00 + FREE SH (PA residents please add 6% sales tax)

Earl H. Barnes
Armand E. Benjamin
Edwin J. Borne
Walter A Bowsher
William B. Buckie
Dennis C. Connor
James H. Cox
John R. Dale
Jack E. Davis
Norman D. Elliott
Gene A Fleener
Norman N. Fritzshall
Richard C. Gilbert
Franklin D. Gross
Ralph J. Holewinski
George G. Hubley
John S. Johnson
 Guy J. Kelnhofer
Walter T. Kennedy
James O. King
Edwin E. Laporte
William H. Manning
Kenneth L. Melton
William O. Plate
Fenton R. Quinn
Julian K. Sandvold
LeRoy N. Schneider
Irving B. Silverlieb
Wiley W. Sloman
Cassius E. Smith
William L. Taylor
Glenn E. Tripp
Mackie L. Wheeler

John D. Shaw has pursued his art and graphics career since 1985. Born in 1961, this native of Carson City, Nevada has always maintained an interest in creating both fine and commercial art. As an illustrator, Shaw has created artwork for a variety of clients such as Lucasfilms Ltd., Kellogg's, Major League Baseball, Coast Federal Bank of California, etc.

Shaw's work took a major new emphasis in 1993, when he began creating paintings with an historical aviation theme. With special attention to the World War II era, his depictions of these aircraft, people and their missions have won national awards.

His artwork has adorned the covers of national magazines, from Private Pilot's Aviation Art Gallery, to Challenge Publications' Aviation Art, to Primedia's World War II and Aviation History.

John Shaw's previous works command hefty secondary market value; in addition to Black Sheep Squadron and Hornet's Nest, Red Tail Angels and By The Dawn's Early Light now trade for over $1,000 each. We Were a Band of Brothers, one of his latest projects, now trades at over $2500!
John D. Shaw with the original painting
"By The Dawn's Early Light"