{"title":"Artwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine art published by Valor Studios and hand-autographed by some of the greatest military heroes of the 20th century: Dick Winters and his Band of Brothers, George H.W. Bush, Hal Moore, Franz Stigler, Tom Hudner and many more!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unstoppable-by-gareth-hector","title":"Unstoppable by Gareth Hector","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 1945: At dawn, Shermans and a Pershing from E-Company (32nd Armored Regiment, 3rd Armored Division) spearhead the advance into Germany. Ahead lies enemy armor, anti-tank guns, and desperate soldiers defending their homeland. The odds are against Clarence Smoyer and his fellow American tankers. In armored combat, the defender often shoots first and for every Sherman damaged, the stats say that one of the American boys inside will be killed and another, wounded. Despite these harsh realities, the tankers of Easy Company charge forward, fueled by faith in one another and the angels on their shoulders—the P-47s. As the tankers pass a smoldering Tiger I from the nearby armor school at Paderborn, they know that the flyboys have brought them one mile closer to victory. From here to the end, this American team will prove unstoppable.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 20\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #8f1800;\"\u003eIn low supply!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100 limited-edition prints signed by Gareth Hector \u0026amp; two WWII heroes: \"Spearhead\" gunner Clarence Smoyer and \"Spearhead\" Sherman commander Joe Caserta. Includes \u003cspan\u003ephotos showing \"Hell Hawk\" pilots and 3rd AD tankers, \u003c\/span\u003e9th AF, 3rd AD, and 32nd AR patches, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eARTIST PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eOnly 2 remain!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis long sold-out Artist Proof is from an edition of 100 numbered prints autographed by artist Gareth Hector and six WWII veterans: \"Spearhead\" M4 gunner Clarence Smoyer, \"Spearhead\" M4 commander Joe Caserta, \"Hell Hawk\" P-47 pilots Herb Prevost \u0026amp; Archie Maltbie, Omaha Beach M4 driver Bill Gast, and 36th AIR \"Blitz Dough\" Bill Lehndorff. \u003cspan\u003eIncludes photos showing \"Hell Hawk\" pilots and 3rd AD tankers, 9th AF, 3rd AD, and 32nd AR patches, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e100 limited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 Victory Editions \u0026amp; 45 canvases may be made available. 100 Signer Proofs exist, not-for-sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Unstoppable\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLARENCE SMOYER\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOne of America’s most celebrated tank gunners, Clarence served in Shermans before being awarded one of 20 Pershings shipped to the ETO. He claimed five enemy tanks in battle and is the hero of the bestselling book \u003cem\u003eSpearhead\u003c\/em\u003e. In 2019 he was awarded the Bronze Star with \"V\" for Valor. View the video below to learn more.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MHS-emI-oLM\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJOE CASERTA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSherman tank commander of \"Everlasting\" in E-Company, 32nd AR, 3rd AD (along with signer Clarence Smoyer). Received the Bronze Star for saving his tank during the drive to Cologne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBILL GAST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSherman tank driver in A-Co., 743rd Tank Bn. Landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day and would later receive the Silver Star \u0026amp; Purple Heart. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBILL LEHNDORFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blitz Dough\" in H-Company, 36th Armored Infantry, 3rd Armored Division. 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Munich has fallen to the U.S. 7th Army. Nearly a million German troops in Italy have laid down their arms. P-51s from the 354th FG now complete a recon sweep and the skies are clear. On the autobahn below, paratroopers of the 101st Airborne and allied units advance past German P.O.W.s who march toward internment in Munich. For the 101st Screaming Eagles, Hitler’s “Alpine Fortress” lays ahead but a hard-earned victory is now in sight.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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Includes pilot wings, 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, two photos relating to May 1945, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePUBLISHER PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out several years ago, this highly-sought-after Publisher Proof print is from an edition of 155 limited-edition prints, signed by artist Nicolas Trudgian and 15 veterans who fought in Europe during WWII: Band of Brothers paratroopers Buck Compton, Babe Heffron, Clancy Lyall, Ed Tipper, and Al Mampre. P-51 pilots Joe Peterburs, Jim McLane, Pete Peterson, and P-47 pilot Bernie Sledzik. Tankers Les Underwood and Frank Calogero. Riflemen Bob Keck \u0026amp; Jack Blickenderfer. Malmedy Survivor Ted Paluch. Luftwaffe Me 262 pilot Jorg Czypionka. Includes pilot wings, 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, two photos relating to May 1945, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eARTIST PROOF - Sold Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e160 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and 8 veterans\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Signer Proof edition of 100 prints exists, not-for-sale. An Artist Reserve edition of 30 prints \u0026amp; 30 canvases exists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Advance to Victory\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Blickenderfer\u003cbr\u003eRifleman, 4th Infantry Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Calogero\u003cbr\u003eGunner, 5th Armored Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChet Harrington\u003cbr\u003eMedic, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne. Made all 4 combat jumps during WWII!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBabe Heffron\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Keck\u003cbr\u003eRifleman, 83rd Infantry Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy Lyall\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAl Mampre\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl McClung\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris McEwan\u003cbr\u003e501st PIR, 101st Airborne, 2 Silver Stars!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames McLane\u003cbr\u003e357th Fighter Group P-51 pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTed Paluch\u003cbr\u003eMalmedy Massacre Survivor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhi Perigini\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Peterburs\u003cbr\u003e20th Fighter Group P-51 pilot. Shot down German ace Walter Schuck.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePete Peterson\u003cbr\u003e78th Fighter Group P-47 \u0026amp; P-51 pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd Tipper\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernie Sledzik\u003cbr\u003e406th Fighter Group P-47 pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Underwood\u003cbr\u003e3rd Armored Division \"Spearhead\" Sherman gunner \u0026amp; Pershing commander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJorg Czypionka\u003cbr\u003eJG-300\/NJG-11 Bf 109 \u0026amp; Me 262 pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe've teamed up with the leading e-commerce company, Partial.ly, to offer you a no-interest, six-month payment plan on the \"Advance to Victory\" \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Proof!\u003c\/strong\u003e To start your plan, please read our terms below and click the Partial.ly button to begin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to put multiple items on payment plan please email us at staff@valorstudios.com and we'll create a custom Partial.ly plan for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePAYMENT PLAN TERMS\u003cbr\u003e- Payments are automatically processed each month by Partial.ly.\u003cbr\u003e- Payments are non-refundable. \u003cbr\u003e- Your print will ship upon completion of your payment plan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/partial.ly\/checkout?offer=d92d8e6e-687b-4a2a-b135-cf5f561e9194\u0026amp;amount=495.00\u0026amp;meta%5Bdescription%5D=%22Advance%20to%20Victory%22%20Publisher%20Proof\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/purchase-with.png?v=1581103763\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Main Edition","offer_id":47234713059632,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Victory Edition","offer_id":31802988789835,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Publisher Proof (Resale)","offer_id":44391527153968,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/small-image.jpg?v=1595881397"},{"product_id":"defenders-of-bastogne-by-nicolas-trudgian","title":"Defenders of Bastogne by Nicolas Trudgian","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecember 27, 1944: At dawn, P-47s of the 406th Fighter Group blast over Bastogne. Their engines roar a salute to the 101st Airborne paratroopers below. Eleven days prior, the flyboys and Screaming Eagles formed a friendship at their base in Mourmelon, France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, the Battle of the Bulge erupted and the 101st raced to defend Bastogne. When the 406th pilots were given their mission—to defend Bastogne from the air—they knew who they were flying for. Now, as the 3rd Army streams in having broken the German siege, the exhausted paratroopers know victory is at hand.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9b0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTIST PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(155, 0, 0);\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out nearly a decade ago, this extremely rare Artist Proof is from an edition of 155 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and including the autographs of 14 Battle of the Bulge veterans: On a separate signature card, perfect to frame with the print, is 406th FG P-47 pilot Wally King (Wally's group is shown). Signing on the print are Band of Brothers Bastogne defenders Buck Compton, Earl McClung, Babe Heffron, Al Mampre, Clancy Lyall, and Brad Freeman, P-47 pilots Bernie Sledzik (his squadron is shown), Herb Prevost, and Ed Cottrell (bonus signer), Sherman tanker Les Underwood (Spearhead), Malmedy survivor Ted Paluch, and riflemen Bob Keck and Jack Blickenderfer. Includes a metal relic from a C-47 that flew the Bastogne resupply, 101st \u0026amp; 3rd Army patches, two photos relating to Bastogne, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Defenders of Bastogne\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharles Bailey\u003cbr\u003eRifleman, 28th Infantry Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack Blickenderfer\u003cbr\u003eRifleman, 4th Infantry Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWayne Coleman\u003cbr\u003e78th Fighter Group P-47 pilot, 4 victories including a Me 262 jet!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Freeman\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Gast\u003cbr\u003e743rd Tank Battalion, Silver Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicholas Gianopoulos\u003cbr\u003eRifleman, 99th Infantry Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKen Glemby\u003cbr\u003e406th Fighter Group P-47 pilot of \"Paula\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wild Bill\" Guarnere\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBabe Heffron\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert Kauffman\u003cbr\u003e36th AIR \"Blitz Dough,\" 3rd Armored Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Keck\u003cbr\u003eRifleman, 83rd Infantry Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy Lyall\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAl Mampre\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl McClung\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris McEwan\u003cbr\u003e501st PIR, 101st Airborne, Silver Star recipient. His citation is as follows: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class C. C. McEwan, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Airborne Division. On 21 December 1944 his company launched an attack designed to neutralize enemy mortar and artillery positions which dominated high ground on the company's front. Private First Class McEwan, acting on his own initiative, displaced his machine gun forward into enemy territory in order to place effective fire on the only avenue of retreat for the enemy. By delivering a heavy volume of well-aimed fire, he prevented the enemy's attempt to withdraw and unite with other enemy forces. The enemy repeatedly attempted to destroy the gun positions by using small arms and mortar fire and throwing hand grenades. Private First Class McEwan, however, remained in the exposed position and delivered extremely effective fire against the enemy until the area was cleared. His courageous performance of duty accounted for many enemy dead and prevented the enemy force from uniting with its main body of troops. His actions were in accordance with the military traditions of the United States.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRay Nagell\u003cbr\u003e321st Glider Field Artillery, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Noody\u003cbr\u003eFox Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTed Paluch\u003cbr\u003eMalmedy Massacre Survivor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePete Peterson\u003cbr\u003e78th Fighter Group P-47 \u0026amp; P-51 pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerb Prevost\u003cbr\u003e365th Fighter Group \"Hell Hawks\" P-47 pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Schneider\u003cbr\u003eScout\/Rifleman, 30th Infantry Division\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernie Sledzik\u003cbr\u003e406th Fighter Group P-47 pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClarence Smoyer\u003cbr\u003e3rd Armored Division \"Spearhead\" Sherman \u0026amp; Pershing gunner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWayne Tennant\u003cbr\u003e705th Tank Battalion, C-Co. Commander, M18 Hellcats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Underwood\u003cbr\u003e3rd Armored Division \"Spearhead\" Sherman gunner \u0026amp; Pershing commander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLou Zoughby\u003cbr\u003e17 Airborne paratrooper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Artist Proof (Resale)","offer_id":44439339598128,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/defenders-of-bastogne_fc339f2c-06b3-4686-a7e9-a37f99832551.jpg?v=1675361355"},{"product_id":"counterpunch-by-nicolas-trudgian","title":"Counterpunch by Nicolas Trudgian","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecember 24, 1944 - Hèdrée, Belgium: The 3rd Armored Division’s General Rose had put out the warning: there can be no retreat from the German onslaught “or there will be a war to be fought all over again,” and his “Spearhead” tankers of E-Co., 32nd AR, have taken the message to heart. Now, in the “hour of peril,” they’re on the offensive, cutting the N4 road and buying time for reinforcements to reach the Battle of the Bulge. And they aren’t alone. The allied counterpunch continues above them, where clear skies from a “Russian High” allow P-38s of the 370th FG to hunt and bombers to raid enemy supply trains. Weeks of deadly fighting are to come, but these Americans can already feel the warmth of hope, knowing that victory lies somewhere beyond the frozen horizon.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eLess than half remain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and four veterans of the Battle of the Bulge: \u003cem\u003eSpearhead\u003c\/em\u003e hero Clarence Smoyer, whose tank is shown in the lead, \u003cem\u003eSpearhead\u003c\/em\u003e \"Blitz Dough\" Buck Marsh who rode Clarence's tank into battle, Band of Brothers hero Brad Freeman, and the bonus signature of P-47 pilot Ed Cottrell. Also includes a signature card of P-38 pilot Bob Parry, whose 370th FG is shown in the sky above, a photo of Clarence's Sherman \"Eagle,\" a photo of 370th FG P-38s, 9th AF \u0026amp; 32nd AR patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eARTIST PROOF -\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eLess than half remain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian. Includes 9 signatures: The heroes of \"Spearhead\" - Clarence Smoyer, gunner of \"Eagle\" (lead tank shown), tank commander Joe Caserta, \"Blitz Dough\" Buck Marsh, tank commander Frank \"Cajun Boy\" Audiffred (separate signature card), \u003cem\u003eFURY\u003c\/em\u003e tanker George Smilanich, plus four more Battle of the Bulge veterans! Also includes a photo of Clarence's Sherman, a photo of 370th FG P-38s, 9th AF \u0026amp; 32nd AR patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e100 limited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Signer Proof edition of 100 prints exists, not-for-sale. An Artist Reserve edition of 25 prints \u0026amp; 30 canvases exists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Counterpunch\" includes a brilliant collection of signatures from WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans' autographs accompany which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarence Smoyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOne of America’s most celebrated tank gunners, Clarence served in Shermans before being awarded one of 20 Pershings shipped to the ETO. He claimed five enemy tanks in battle and is the hero of the bestselling book \u003cem\u003eSpearhead\u003c\/em\u003e. In 2019 he was awarded the Bronze Star with \"V\" for Valor. View the video below to learn more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MHS-emI-oLM\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Audiffred\u003c\/strong\u003e (Separate Signature Card)\u003cbr\u003eNicknamed \"Cajun Boy,\" Frank served as a gunner and commander in M4 Shermans alongside Clarence \u0026amp; Joe Caserta in Easy Company. Frank had four tanks shot out from under him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Caserta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe served as a driver and commander in Shermans alongside Frank \u0026amp; Clarence in E-Co.. Joe was wounded during the assault on Blatzheim and appears in the book \u003cem\u003eSpearhead\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWayne Field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWayne served as a Jeep driver in 2nd Platoon, D Troop, 86th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 6th Armored Division performing dangerous scouting missions ahead of the division. He fought throughout Germany and outside of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrad Freeman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, wounded in attack on Foy. Part of the 2nd Platoon's mortar squad under Don Malarkey \u0026amp; Bill Guarnere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Kunkle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21-year-old P-38 pilot of \"Kunk's Klunk\" in the 370th FG (depicted). Received the D.S.C., second to the MOH, for single-handedly taking on a gaggle of German fighters and shooting down two!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalcolm \"Buck\" Marsh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck served as a \"Blitz Dough\" with A-Co., 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, riding Clarence's Pershing into battle at Paderborn. Buck is a main character in the book \u003cem\u003eSpearhead.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Parry\u003c\/strong\u003e (Separate Signature Card)\u003cbr\u003e19-year-old P-38 pilot of \"Windy\" in the 370th FG (depicted). Flew 42 missions in 1944 specializing in ground attack \u0026amp; tank column support. Received six Air Medals, the Purple Heart and a Presidential Citation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Rohleder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA glider artilleryman with the 320th GFAB, 82nd Abn., Richard was deployed near Webermont, Belgium, during the Bulge, where his unit fired more than 18,000 rounds of artillery to help stem the German assault.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Smilanich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge served as a tank driver in the 2nd AD \"Hell on Wheels,\" from North Africa to Normandy to the Bulge \u0026amp; beyond. Earned the Bronze Star for pulling his commander from their burning Sherman. Served as a consultant on the film \u003cem\u003eFury\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Walter Stitt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSherman gunner in the 3rd AD, 33rd AR. Fought from Normandy to Mons to the Bulge where he was wounded by a Panzerfaust, losing his third tank of the war. Recovered and assigned to the 8th Air Force's 95th Bomb Group as a bomb loader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Main Edition","offer_id":31807068307531,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Artist Proof","offer_id":31807068373067,"sku":"","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/counterpunch-by-nicolas-tru.jpg?v=1595881409"},{"product_id":"the-guardian-print-by-nicolas-trudgian","title":"The Guardian by Nicolas Trudgian","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecember 20, 1943 near Bremen: The German fighter pilot was taking a great risk. He had seen the faces of the wounded crewmen and decided to spare the damaged B-17 and more—to escort the plane out of Germany. If a civilian or soldier on the ground reported him, the fighter pilot would face a firing squad. In the eyes of his country during war, he was a traitor. But to the defenseless American crew, he was their guardian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, they had hopes of reaching England again, thanks to the mysterious German ace who held his fire. One day, the crew would know his name—Franz Stigler. In 1990, they’d invite Franz to their bomb group reunion where they’d introduce their families to the man who gave them the greatest of gifts—the chance to live.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN EDITION\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOpen edition print, includes a Certificate of Authenticity. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSIGNER PROOF -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eLow Supply!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e100 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and 3 WWII veterans: B-17 pilot Clayton Nattier, Bf 109 pilot Gernot Heinrichsdorff, and B-17 gunner Mitch Mischler. Includes three photos related to Franz \u0026amp; Charlie, JG 27 \u0026amp; 8th AF patches, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMAIN EDITION -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #8f1800;\"\u003eLow Supply!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e490 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian. Includes 5 veteran signatures: Franz Stigler (separate signature, perfect for matting with your print), 379th BG B-17 pilot Roland Martin, Bf 109 pilot Gernot Heinrichsdorff, B-17 pilot Clayton Nattier, and B-17 pilot Fred Wiese. Includes two photos related to Franz \u0026amp; Charlie, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8th AF \u0026amp; JG 27 patches,\u003c\/span\u003e and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eARTIST PROOF - \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #9c0000;\" color=\"#8f1800\"\u003eResale, in mint-condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out nearly a decade ago, this ultra-rare Artist Proof is from an edition of 190 limited-edition prints, signed by artist Nicolas Trudgian and including the rare autographs of Franz Stigler \u0026amp; Charlie Brown, on separate cards. The print itself is autographed by sixteen veterans of the air war in Europe. Among the signers are B-17 pilot Sam Satariano, bombardier Harry Hurlburt, and gunners Dick Fuller \u0026amp; Hugh McGinty, all of whom flew in the 379th BG, the same group as Charlie! Joining them are B-17 pilots Joe Clarke (34th BG), Newt Moy (398th BG), Hank Heintz (388th BG) \u0026amp; Clayton Nattier (306th BG), B-24 pilot Don Carlson (466th BG), B-17 bombardier Don Nate (490th BG) and B-17 gunners Mitch Mischler (94th BG) \u0026amp; Bill Roche (452nd BG). Representing the Luftwaffe are Bf 109 pilots Kurt Schulze (JG 5), Jorg Czypionka (JG 300), Eberhard Woerz (NAGr 8), and Gernot Heinrichsdorff (Luftskriegsschule 3). Includes a photo of Franz \u0026amp; Charlie, metal relic from a Bf 109 lost in 1944, 8th AF \u0026amp; JG 27 patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A no-interest payment plan is available upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOFS \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e- Sold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e180 limited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Valor Studios giclee edition will be released. An Artist Reserve edition of 30 prints \u0026amp; 30 canvases \u003cspan\u003eexists\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Guardian\" includes a brilliant collection of signatures from WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans' autographs accompany which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHARLIE BROWN (extracted signature w\/Publisher Proofs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e379th BG, 527th Sq., 21-year-old B-17 pilot \"Ye Olde Pub\" \u0026amp; \"Carol Dawn,\" 32 combat missions. Enjoy the video below of Charlie describing his encounter with Franz Stigler:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/54gwls9E0Ug\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDON CARLSON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e466th BG, 786th Sqn, 20-year-old B-24 Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJOE CLARKE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e34th BG, 18th Sqn., 20-year-old B-17 pilot \"Ramblin Rebel.\" Ditched in Channel. Bailed out over UK. 31 Combat Missions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJORG CZYPIONKA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJG-300\/NJG-11, Bf 109 \u0026amp; Me 262 pilot with 2 victories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRICHARD FULLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e379th BG, 525th Sqn., B-17 Waist Gunner on \"Petrol Packing Mama\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGERNOT HEINRICHSDORFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuftskriegsschule 3 (Air War Officer School), 19-year-old Bf-109 pilot. Later served as infantry due to lack of fuel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHENRY HEINTZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e388th BG, 563rd Sqn., B-17 pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARRY HURLBURT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e379th BG, 525th Sq., B-17 bombardier on \"Four of a Kind.\" Wounded in action, ditched in Channel, rescued by P. Guinness of Guinness beer!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHUGH MCGINTY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e379th BG, 524th Sqn., B-17 Tail Gunner on \"The Blue Blazing Blizzard.\" Flew in the same formation as Lt. Charlie Brown!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eELMER \"LUCKY\" MCGINTY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e95th BG, 339th Sqn., B-17 Gunner on \"I Dood It.\" 29 combat missions. Brother of Hugh McGinty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE. E. MISCHLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94th BG, 333rd Sqn., 19-year-old B-17 gunner on \"Pride of the Yanks.\" Appears in the famous war-time film, \"Target for Today.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEWT MOY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e398th BG, 603rd Sqn., 23-year-old B-17 pilot who flew 26 combat missions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDON NATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e490th BG, 851st Sqn., 20-year-old B-17 bombardier on \"£5 With Breakfast.\" 32 Combat Missions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLAYTON NATTIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e306th BG, 369th Sqn., 21-year-old B-17 pilot of \"Heavenly Body.\" Shot down over Merseburg, Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIKE QUERING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e487th BG, 838th Sqn., 18-year-old B-17 gunner with 34 combat missions. Wounded in action. Original cadre of the 487th Bomb Group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBILL ROCHE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e452nd BG, 731st Sqn., 20-year-old B-17 gunner on \"Lucky Lady III.\" Shot down twice, interred with the Red Army.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAM SATARIANO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e379th BG, 527th Sq., B-17 pilot of \"Piccadilly Willie\" and \"Lakanukie.\" Flew 28 combat missions. Original cadre of the 379th Bomb Group!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKURT SCHULZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJG 5 \u0026amp; JG 51 Bf 109 pilot with 103 combat missions and 3 victories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRANZ STIGLER (extracted signature)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJG 27 \u0026amp; JV 44 Bf 109 \u0026amp; Me 262 pilot with 487 combat missions and 28 victories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRED WIESE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e351st BG, 508th Sqn., B-17 pilot of \"The Little One,\" \"Merrie Christie,\" \"Lucky Jewell,\" and \"Annie Marie.\" 36 combat missions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEBERHARD WOERZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNahaufklärungsgruppe 8 (Close Recon Group 8) Bf-109 pilot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Open Edition","offer_id":31807563694155,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Signer Proof","offer_id":45037138575664,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Main Edition","offer_id":39802634993739,"sku":"","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Artist Proof (Resale)","offer_id":31807563628619,"sku":"","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/the-guardian.jpg?v=1608067735"},{"product_id":"off-to-the-chosin-by-nicolas-trudgian","title":"Off to the Chosin by Nicolas Trudgian","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAYMENT PLAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe morning of December 3, 1950, off the North Korean coast . . . with 150,000 horsepower churning, the USS Leyte steams into the wind as a Corsair piloted by Lt. Tom Hudner leaps from the deck, bound for the most dire battle of the Korean War. An hour’s flight away, the Marines and their Army brethren are surrounded at the Chosin Reservoir, outnumbered ten to one by Chinese Communist troops. But help is on the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFueled by urgency, the Leyte and the 7th Fleet steer toward the coast. After the Corsairs launch, AD Skyraiders will follow, and soon all twenty-four planes will deliver the air strikes that will turn the tide. Now, with sailors watching in silent support, the air tingles with hope and the roar of propellers—Another one is off!\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORY EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e390 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and four VF-32 pilots featured in the bestselling book \u003cem\u003eDevotion\u003c\/em\u003e: Medal of Honor recipient Tom Hudner (depicted in \"Off to the Chosin\"), Marty Goode, Bill \"Wilkie\" Wilkinson, and Herb Sargent. Includes COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e200 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and two VF-32 pilots featured in the bestselling book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevotion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e: Medal of Honor recipient Tom Hudner (depicted in \"Off to the Chosin\") and Marty Goode. Includes COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Off to the Chosin\" is hand-signed by a collection of Korean War heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPTAIN TOM HUDNER (Medal of Honor)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA graduate of the Naval Academy, Tom flew combat missions with VF-32 in the fall of 1950. Despite being previously warned to avoid any “Hollywood rescue heroics,” Tom crash-landed his F4U to try to save his wingman, Jesse Brown, just one day after the moment shown in \"Off to the Chosin.\" For his actions, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1951. In 2013, Tom returned to North Korea on a mission to find Jesse's remains. While he was unable to visit the Chosin Reservoir area, his visit impressed Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un who ordered his military to \"find Jesse Brown.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMANDER MARTIN GOODE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMarty enlisted in the Navy in December 1945 and became an aviator in October 1949. He joined VF-32 and was deployed to Korea with the squadron aboard the USS Leyte. On December 3, 1950, Marty helped locate the Chosin Reservoir, during a snowstorm, an action that allowed the Leyte's aircraft to provide support for the Marines below. Throughout December, Marty would fly many Close Air Support missions to help the Marines. Following Korea, Marty remained in the Navy and became a helicopter pilot, eventually testing helicopters at Sikorsky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLT. COMMANDER BILL WILKINSON\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBill \"Wilkie\" Wilkinson left Yale to become a Naval aviator, a job he dreamed of as a kid. He was assigned to VF-32 just days prior to the Korea deployment. Bill piloted many combat missions with VF-32, even flying as wingman to Ensign Jesse Brown for a strike on the Yalu bridges. On December 3, 1950, Bill flew a close air support mission to help the Marines at Hagaru. After Korea, Bill transitioned to the Naval Reserves and became an American Airlines captain. He retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMANDER HERB SARGENT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDuring his Navy pilot training, Herb Sargent befriended another fellow midshipman - Jesse L. Brown. In 1950, Herb would find himself part of VF-32 where he would fly with Jesse, Tom, Wilkie, and Marty off the USS Leyte. Herb piloted many combat missions over Korea, from strikes on the Yalu bridges to supporting the Marines trapped at the Chosin. It was during one of these missions that Herb flew over the crash site of Tom \u0026amp; Jesse to verify that Jesse's body was still in his plane. To Herb, this was the \"sadest mission\" he ever flew. After Korea, Herb remained in the Navy and retired as a Commander.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSGT. JOHN PARKINSON\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(Signer on the Publisher Proof's companion print: \"Thank God for Air\") \u003cbr\u003eJohn \"Red\" Parkinson joined the Marines at age 19 to \"see the world.\" He was one of the Fleet Marines deployed to the Mediterranean when the Korean War broke out. Red's unit became part of the legendary 1st Marine Division and fought from the liberation of Seoul through the Chosin Reservoir battle where Red witnessed the pilots of VF-32 in action. For his heroics in the Korean War, Red would receive the Silver Star and Purple Heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe've teamed up with the leading e-commerce company, Partial.ly, to offer you a three-month payment plan on the \"Off to the Chosin\" Victory Edition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the plan is interest free, there is a one-time $5 service fee that goes to Partial.ly. 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The American B-17 bomber was damaged and defenseless after a mission over Bremen, and the Bf 109 of German ace, Franz Stigler, was primed for an easy kill. But upon seeing the bomber’s crew, some wounded, and one dead, Franz decided to break the cycle of violence. Choosing life over death, he escorted the bomber to the North Sea, saluted the American pilot, and flew away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, it’s Franz’s life that is in danger. A quaint German village lies below, warm and inviting, just four days before Christmas. But this is wartime. If anyone reports Franz for sparing the enemy, he will face a firing squad as a traitor. No one can catch a glimpse of his markings. If Franz is to survive, he must fly, and fly fast! \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(162, 6, 6);\"\u003eResale, in mint-condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out nearly a decade ago, this ultra-rare Publisher Proof is from an edition of 100 limited-edition prints, signed by artist Nicolas Trudgian and 14 WWII aviators. Signing are B-17 pilots Sam Satariano (\"Lakanukie\") \u0026amp; Roland Martin (\"Iron Maiden\"), gunners Hugh McGinty (\"Blue Blazing Blizzard\") \u0026amp; Ray Matheny (\"Deacon’s Sinners\"), all of whom flew in the 379th BG, the same group as Charlie! Joining them are B-17 pilots Newt Moy (398th BG) \u0026amp; Clayton Nattier (306th BG), and B-17 gunners Mitch Mischler (94th BG), Lucky McGinty (95th BG), Harry Maroncelli (401st BG) and Mike Quering (487th BG). Representing the Luftwaffe are Bf 109 pilots Jorg Czypionka (JG 300) and Gernot Heinrichsdorff (Luftskriegsschule 3), Fw 190 pilot Hal Bauer (JG 7), and flak gunner Win Schendel. Includes a 3” x 4.5” \u003cstrong\u003eportrait autographed by Franz Stigler\u003c\/strong\u003e in dark blue marker, photo of Charlie, JG 27 \u0026amp; 8th AF patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A no-interest payment plan is available upon request.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eARTIST PROOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and ten airmen: Bf 109 pilot Jorg Czypionka, Fw 190 pilot Hal Bauer, 379th BG B-17 pilots Roland Martin and Sam Satariano, B-17 gunner brothers Hugh and \"Lucky\" McGinty, plus four more airmen! Includes a relic from a Bf 109 shot down over Germany, 8th AF \u0026amp; JG 27 patches, COA with \"History Behind the Art,\" and two photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORY EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #a90000;\"\u003eLess than 10 remain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and four pilots\/aircrew: B-17 pilots Clayton Nattier and Newt Moy along with gunners Mitch Mischler and Mike Quering. Includes a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e100 limited-edition prints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAGLE PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e15\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elimited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Signer Proof edition of 100 prints exists, not-for-sale. An Artist Reserve edition of 30 prints \u0026amp; 30 canvases exists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Guardian Returns\" includes a collection of signatures from WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRANZ STIGLER (Extracted signature w\/Eagle \u0026amp; Publisher Proofs)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJG 27 \u0026amp; JV 44 Bf 109 \u0026amp; Me 262 pilot with 487 combat missions and 28 victories. Enjoy the video below of Franz describing his encounter with the B-17 \u003cem\u003eYe Olde Pub\u003c\/em\u003e:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/54gwls9E0Ug\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHARALD BAUER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17-year-old Fw 190 fighter pilot \u0026amp; He 162 jet pilot. After the war, became a U.S. Navy recon pilot during the Korean War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHARLES BROWN (Eagle Proof only)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e379th BG, 527th Sq., 21-year-old B-17 pilot \"Ye Olde Pub\" \u0026amp; \"Carol Dawn,\" 32 combat missions. (extracted signature)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJORG CZYPIONKA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJG-300\/NJG-11, Bf 109 \u0026amp; Me 262 pilot with 2 victories. Adviser on \"A Higher Call.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKARL EVERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKarl flew the Bf 109 as a student pilot in JG-103 before being transferred to the infantry. He later immigrated to the US and served in the Army.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGERNOT HEINRICHSDORFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuftskriegsschule 3 (Air War Officer School), 19-year-old Bf-109 pilot. Later served as infantry due to lack of fuel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARRY HURLBURT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e379th BG, 525th Sq., B-17 bombardier on \"Four of a Kind.\" Wounded in action, ditched in Channel, rescued by P. 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Brother of Hugh McGinty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANS MEYER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 17-year-old Bf 109 pilot, Hans would later fight in the infantry on the Eastern front. After the war, he immigrated to America and became an engineer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE. E. MISCHLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94th BG, 333rd Sqn., 19-year-old B-17 gunner on \"Pride of the Yanks.\" Appears in the famous war-time film, \"Target for Today.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEWT MOY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e398th BG, 603rd Sqn., 23-year-old B-17 pilot who flew 26 combat missions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLAYTON NATTIER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e306th BG, 369th Sqn., 21-year-old B-17 pilot of \"Heavenly Body.\" Shot down over Merseburg, Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIKE QUERING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e487th BG, 838th Sqn., 18-year-old B-17 gunner with 34 combat missions. Wounded in action. Original cadre of the 487th Bomb Group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBILL ROCHE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e452nd BG, 731st Sqn., 20-year-old B-17 gunner on \"Lucky Lady III.\" Shot down twice, interred with the Red Army.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAM SATARIANO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e379th BG, 527th Sq., B-17 pilot of \"Piccadilly Willie\" and \"Lakanukie.\" Flew 28 combat missions. Original cadre of the 379th Bomb Group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIN SCHENDEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13-year-old Hitler Youth soldier in an anti-aircraft flak unit near Hannover. Later forced into anti-tank duty with the Volksstrum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWe've teamed up with the leading e-commerce company, Partial.ly, to offer you a \u003cstrong\u003e0% interest,\u003c\/strong\u003e six-month payment plan on the \"The Guardian Returns\" \u003cstrong\u003eArtist Proof!\u003c\/strong\u003e To start your plan, please read our terms below and click the Partial.ly button to begin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you wish to put multiple items on payment plan please email us at staff@valorstudios.com and we'll create a custom Partial.ly plan for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePAYMENT PLAN TERMS\u003cbr\u003e- Payments are automatically processed each month by Partial.ly.\u003cbr\u003e- Payments are non-refundable. \u003cbr\u003e- Your print will ship upon completion of your payment plan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/partial.ly\/checkout?offer=d4da7322-f61d-49b4-b554-28e98bb3ef31\u0026amp;amount=295.00\u0026amp;meta%5Bdescription%5D=%22The%20Guardian%20Returns%22%20Artist%20Proof\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/purchase-with.png?v=1581103763\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Publisher Proof (Resale)","offer_id":50787721707824,"sku":null,"price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Artist Proof","offer_id":31811521806411,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Victory Edition","offer_id":31811521839179,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/The-Guardian-Returns.jpg?v=1595881430"},{"product_id":"come-up-and-fight-by-gareth-hector","title":"Come Up and Fight by Gareth Hector","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBougainville Island, October 18, 1943: The fight was days in the making. When Pappy Boyington flew over the airfield at Kahili earlier that week, a Japanese-accented voice radioed: “Major Boyington, what is your position?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Right over your damn airport,” he replied, “Come up and fight!” But no enemy answered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis day was different. With his Black Sheep in tow, Pappy issued the challenge again: “Come on up and fight, you yellow bastards!” And this time, the Japanese sent their answer, launching some fifteen aircraft. The ensuing air battle would end with the Japanese fleeing, the Black Sheep victorious, and a new page written in the legend of Pappy Boyington.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003egiclee size: 40\" x 23.5\"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNER PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 3, 3);\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold out years ago, this ultra-rare Signer Proof print is from 50 limited-edition prints, signed by artist Gareth Hector. Includes autograph cards, perfect to frame under the print, of Black Sheep squadron pilots Ed Harper (flew the mission depicted) and Jim Hill (scored his 1st victory on the mission depicted). Also included is a color COA, replica USMC wings, and photos showing the Black Sheep squadron.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANVAS GICLEES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 limited-edition canvases, each a museum quality replica of the original painting, sized at a jaw-dropping 40 inches wide. 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Includes two photos showing the battle for Cologne, 32nd AR \u0026amp; 3rd AD patches, Bronze Star ribbon, and Certificate of Authenticity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis long sold-out Publisher Proof is from an edition of 100 numbered prints autographed by artist Gareth Hector and including the autographs of 8 WWII veterans! Signing the print are \"Spearhead\" heroes Clarence Smoyer (depicted in \"Eagle 7\"), Buck Marsh (Blitz Dough), Joe Caserta (commander of \"Everlasting\"), Jack Irwin (Pershing gunner \u0026amp; author of \u003cem\u003eAnother Tank, Another Town\u003c\/em\u003e) and \"Hell on Wheels\" tankers \u0026amp; FURY consultants Ray Stewart \u0026amp; George Smilanich. As a bonus are two autographed cards, perfect to frame with your print, signed by \"Spearhead\" tank commander Frank \"Cajun Boy\" Audiffred and P-47 pilot Ed Cottrell who flew in support of the 3rd AD. 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Outnumbered and outgunned by the escort fighters, Franz fled, but the P-51s gave chase. Diving like a bullet, Franz pushed his jet to 625 mph, past its red line. As the earth neared, he tried to pull up, but the stick was locked in an “evil spell.” Pinned by Gs, Franz realized: I just killed myself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, he thought he heard a voice: Kick the rudder! Franz obeyed, kicking the rudder pedals until the jet’s tail wagged and the control stick freed. Now, having regained control at “0” altitude, Franz finally outruns the P-51s. As he blasts over a field, farmers watch as the jet’s exhaust burns the hay that they’ve laid out for their animals. With the Danube slipping past, Franz curses himself for flying so recklessly while thanking God for flying with him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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Includes JV 44 \u0026amp; 8th AF patches, JV 44 pilots \u0026amp; Me 262 photos, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORY EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #910000;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemporarily sold out - \u003ca style=\"color: #910000;\" href=\"mailto:%20staff@valorstudios.com\"\u003eemail us\u003c\/a\u003e to be on the waiting list\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e190 limited-edition prints, signed by Gareth Hector and the following fighter pilots: P-51 \"Jet Victory\" pilot Joe Peterburs, who shot down famed German ace Walter Schuck and Bf 109 \u0026amp; Me 262 pilot Jorg Czypionka. Includes COA with \"History Behind the Art\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e140 limited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Signer Proof edition of 50 prints exists, not-for-sale. A giclee edition of 45 canvases may be released.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Outrun the Eagles\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIEUTENANT FRANZ STIGLER \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(Franz's extracted signature comes with the Publisher \u0026amp; Artist Proofs) Franz began flying at age 12 and later became a Lufthansa Captain, before joining the Luftwaffe. Franz flew combat as a Bf 109 squadron commander with JG 27. He was hand picked as the technical officer of Gen. Galland’s elite JV 44, “Squadron of Experts,” flying the Me-262 and is depicted in “Outrun the Eagles.” Franz was credited with 28 confirmed victories during more than 487 combat missions. He was made an honorary member of the 379th BG Association, in honor of his sparing of the B-17 “Ye Olde Pub,” described by Franz in the video below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/54gwls9E0Ug\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMANDER HARALD BAUER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in the US Embassy in Berlin to an American mother and German father, Harald was raised in Germany and became a 17-year-old Luftwaffe ferry pilot, flying the new He 162 “Salamander” jet. On March 24, 1945, Harald's jet was shot down by P-51 Mustangs and he was captured by American forces, who helped him recover from his injuries. After the war, Harald came to America and joined the Navy, becoming a reconnaissance pilot during the Korean War. Leaving the Navy as a Commander, he would become a journalist working with the Associated Press and UPI.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPTAIN WAYNE COLEMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWayne flew 75 combat missions as part of the 78th Fighter Group, based at Duxford, England. He first piloted the P-47 and later the P-51D Mustang. It was during a B-17 escort mission to Germany on March 31, 1945, that Wayne heard over the radio that enemy jets were in the area. Soon after, he sighted a lone Me 262 below him and did a “Split S” maneuver to catch the jet. Once in gun range, Wayne hit the Me 262 along the canopy and right engine causing it to flip and dive into the ground, earning him the last of four victories he scored during the war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIEUTENANT JORG CZYPIONKA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJorg joined the Luftwaffe in 1939 to pursue his dream of flying. He became an instructor and later a fighter pilot, first flying the Bf 109, and then the Me 262, as a night fighter against British bombers. As the war neared its end, Jorg flew off the autobahns near the Danish border until his squadron turned their aircraft over to the British instead of destroying them. In the years after the war, he first worked as a typewriter repairman and eventually attended university, became a textile engineer, and started a new life in America. In 2011, Jorg was a technical adviser on the book “A Higher Call.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMASTER SERGEANT KARL EVERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Kiel, Germany, Karl became a skilled machinist making U-Boat parts after his middle school was destroyed by allied bombing. Having flown gliders since the age of nine, Karl then joined the Luftwaffe to become a pilot and was trained with JG 103 in both the Bf 109 and Fw 190. When the Soviet army neared his training base at Stolp-Reitz in 1945, he and his fellow aviators were transferred into the infantry and Karl became a mortar man. In 1951, Karl immigrated to America and joined the US Army, serving during the Korean War with the 94th Engineer Battalion and retiring as a Master Sergeant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGERNOT HEINRICHSDORFF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe son of Europe's first female landscape architect, Gernot grew up in a household that hid three Jewish children during the war. In 1943, Gernot was drafted and enrolled in the Air Force academy near Dresden, the same school that Franz Stigler had instructed at. At age 18, Gernot took flight training near Vienna, where he piloted the Bf 109, before becoming an infantryman due to lack of fuel for flying. He then fought the Soviets near Vienna until wounded. In 1958, Gernot came to America, with the help of the Jewish children his mother had saved, and became a successful landscape designer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLONEL JOSEPH PETERBURS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the age of 19, Joe was flying combat as a P-5 pilot in the 20th FG. It was on an April 10, 1945 escort mission that Joe pursued an Me 262 and shot at it before the plane vanished into clouds. Soon after, on the same mission, Joe was shot down while strafing an airfield. Protected from a mob by Luftwaffe personnel, Joe survived the war and years later learned that the Me 262 he hit had crashed and its pilot, Walter Schuck (206 victories), survived. Joe and Walter would eventually reunite and become good friends with Walter crediting Joe with saving his life by giving him an injury that kept him out of the war.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/partial.ly\/checkout?offer=86244ece-3194-4dd7-91fc-1963aa6d1f69\u0026amp;amount=275.00\u0026amp;meta%5Bdescription%5D=%22Outrun%20the%20Eagles%22%20Artist%20Proof\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Artist Proof","offer_id":31818878877771,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/outrun-the-eagles.jpg?v=1595881453"},{"product_id":"a-higher-call-by-john-d-shaw","title":"A Higher Call by John D. 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Despite the potentially severe consequences of letting an enemy plane escape, Stigler felt that he had to answer a higher call of honor . . . mercy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpecting the worst at any moment, Brown marveled as the enemy Bf-109 stuck with him to the North Sea. His adversary then saluted and veered away, allowing the astonished Brown to journey safely home to England. With this encounter engraved into the minds of both pilots for decades after the war’s end, the two men remarkably located one another in 1990. In the years that followed, their friendship developed to the point where Stigler considered Brown to be as precious as the brother he had lost.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGALLERY EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 0, 0);\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis long sold-out Gallery Edition is from 100 limited-edition prints, autographed by artist John D. Shaw. Included with it are the autographs of \"A Higher Call\" heroes, Franz Stigler \u0026amp; Charlie Brown, on separate cards, perfect to frame with your print. Also included are wartime photos of Franz \u0026amp; Charlie, 8th AF \u0026amp; JG 27 patches, pilot wings, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A no-interest payment plan is available upon request. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVICTORY EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 0, 0);\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold-out more than a decade ago, \"A Higher Call\" is easily one of our most sought-after prints. This ultra-rare Victory Edition is from an edition of 400 numbered prints autographed by artist John D. Shaw and both \"A Higher Call\" heroes, \u003cstrong\u003eFranz Stigler and Charlie Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e! Included are wartime photos of Franz \u0026amp; Charlie, a photo of them together, relics from a B-17 and Me-109 that flew combat in WWII, 8th AF \u0026amp; JG 27 patches, pilot wings, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A no-interest payment plan is available upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A Higher Call\" featured editions hand-autographed by Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans' autographs accompany which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRANZ STIGLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFranz Stigler started flying gliders at age 12 and soloed in a bi-plane in 1933. He joined Lufthansa, becoming an Airline Captain, before joining the Luftwaffe in 1940. There, he became an instructor pilot, with one of his students being Gerhard Barkhorn, who would later become the second highest scoring Ace in history with over 300 victories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFranz transferred to Bf 109 fighter aircraft upon learning of the loss of his brother August, who died piloting a bomber shot down over the English Channel. Franz flew combat in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Western Europe. He served as a squadron commander in JG 27 and twice a group commander, all flying Bf 109 fighters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFranz joined EJG-1, possibly the first ever pre-jet training squadron before being hand picked as the Technical Officer of Gen. Adolph Galland’s elite JV 44, “Squadron of Experts,” flying the Me-262 jet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFranz was credited with 28 confirmed victories and over thirty probables. He flew 487 combat missions, was wounded four times, and was shot down seventeen times, four by enemy fighters, four by ground fire, and nine times by gunners on American bombers. He bailed out six times and rode his damaged aircraft down eleven times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe emigrated to Canada in 1953 and became a successful businessman. In addition to his many Luftwaffe decorations, Franz was presented with the “Order of the Star of Peace” by the Federation of Combattant Allies En Europe for his act of compassion on December 20, 1943. He is believed to be the only Luftwaffe pilot to be so recognized. Franz was also made an honorary member of the 379th Bomb Group Association. Our friend, Franz, died in 2008 at the age of 93.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHARLES L. BROWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlie Brown graduated as a US Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. in April 1943. He arrived in England in early November 1943 as a B-17 pilot\/aircraft commander and was wounded twice in completing 29 bomber combat missions out of 31 attempts (24 over Germany proper) with the famed 379th Bomb Group. He then delivered fighters and bombers, and flew transports from North Ireland to the United Kingdom until becoming a B-17 instructor pilot stateside. Itching to return to duty overseas, Charlie became a C-54\/C-87 pilot and flew in the CBI theatre until the end of the war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter retiring from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel, Charlie accepted an appointment as a Senior Foreign Service Reserve Officer, serving for six years throughout Laos and Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After thirty years of government service he retired in 1972 and formed a combustion research company. In 1992 he was recognized by the Governor of West Virginia (Charlie’s home state) with the “Distinguished West Virginia Award,” both for his government service and research career. He was awarded a symbolic “Governor’s Medal” by Governor Jeb Bush on October, 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlie’s most prestigious honor was belatedly bestowed by the USAF in February 2008, when he was awarded the Air Force Cross (second only to the Medal of Honor) for bringing his badly damaged B-17 home to England during his December 20, 1943 mission. 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He’s going to destroy us, Charlie concluded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead, Franz did something incredible—he nodded to Charlie. In the presence of his enemy, Franz had changed. He had only become a fighter pilot to avenge his brother, a pilot killed early in the war. But there, alongside the defenseless B-17, Franz decided to break the cycle of violence, to spare the bomber and escort it out of Germany. It was a gesture Charlie would never forget. He would search the world for Franz and in 1990 they would reunite, not as former enemies but as brothers separated for 46 years.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003egiclee size: 40\" x 23\"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCANVAS EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #a10000;\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e43 canvas giclees, signed on the back by artist John D. Shaw. Each is a museum quality reproduction sized at a jaw-dropping 40\" x 23.5\" With only 43 ever created, the giclees are the most exclusive edition of all. A no-interest payment plan is available upon request.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eARTIST PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: #a10000;\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out nearly a decade ago, this ultra-rare Artist Proof is from an edition of 160 limited-edition prints, signed by artist John Shaw and including the rare \u003cstrong\u003eautographs of Franz Stigler \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e Charlie Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, on separate cards. The print itself is autographed by fourteen veterans of the air war in Europe. Among the signers are B-17 pilot Roland Martin, navigator Mel Dunn, and gunners Bob Egnew \u0026amp; Hugh McGinty, who all flew in the 379th BG, the same group as Charlie! Joining them are B-17 pilots Joe Clarke (34th BG), Newt Moy (398th BG), \u0026amp; Clayton Nattier (306th BG), B-24 pilot Don Carlson (466th BG), with B-17 gunners Lucky McGinty (95th BG), Mitch Mischler (94th BG), Bill Roche (452nd BG) and George Meshko (96th BG). Representing the Luftwaffe are Bf 109 pilots Kurt Schulze (JG 5) and Jorg Czypionka (JG 300). Includes a color photo of Charlie and Franz, metal relic from a B-17 bomber lost in 1944, 8th AF \u0026amp; JG 27 patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A no-interest payment plan is available upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORY EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(155, 0, 0);\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out nearly a decade ago, this highly-sought-after Victory Edition print is from an edition of 350 limited-edition prints, signed by artist John Shaw and including the rare \u003cstrong\u003eautograph of Franz Stigler\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a separate card. The print itself is signed by 10 pilots and aircrew. Among the signers are B-17 navigator Mel Dunn and gunners Bob Egnew \u0026amp; Hugh McGinty, who flew in the 379th BG with Charlie Brown! Joining them are B-17 pilot Newt Moy (398th BG), B-24 pilot Don Carlson (466th BG), and B-17 gunners Mitch Mischler (94th BG), George Meshko (96th BG) and \"Lucky\" McGinty (95th BG). Representing the Luftwaffe are Bf 109 pilots Kurt Schulze (JG 5) and Jorg Czypionka (JG 300). Includes a photo of Charlie's crew and Franz's squadron, 8th AF \u0026amp; JG 27 patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In the Presence of My Enemy\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROBERT BOECKING - \u003c\/strong\u003e379th BG, 524th Sq., B-17 pilot, 36 combat missions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHARLES BROWN (extracted signature) - \u003c\/strong\u003e379th BG, 527th Sq., 21-year-old B-17 pilot \"Ye Olde Pub\" \u0026amp; \"Carol Dawn,\" 32 combat missions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDON CARLSON - \u003c\/strong\u003e466th BG, 786th Sqn, 20-year-old B-24 Pilot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJOE CLARKE - \u003c\/strong\u003e34th BG, 18th Sqn., 20-year-old B-17 pilot \"Ramblin Rebel.\" Ditched in Channel. 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Stokes was drafted into the Army and volunteered for the elite paratroopers. He joined Easy Company at Fort Bragg and was assigned to the 2nd Platoon. Prior to D-Day, Stokes injured his elbow in hand-to-hand combat training and was hospitalized but went AWOL in order to make the jump with his company. For the “Night of Nights,” J.B. jumped in Lt. Buck Compton’s Stick 70 on the outskirts of Ste. Mere Eglise. He would fight throughout Normandy, Holland, the siege of Bastogne, and beyond. By the war’s end, J.B. would wear the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and would be the Platoon Sergeant for the 2nd Platoon.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eED TIPPER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd was born August 3, l921, in Detroit. When Pearl Harbor was bombed and war declared, Ed tried to enlist in the Marines, but was rejected because his teeth did not bite together perfectly. Instead, Ed enlisted in the Army Paratroops and in August l942 became a founding member of Easy Company as it was formed in Toccoa, Georgia. Ed jumped with Easy Company into Normandy on D-Day. Ed fought a short, but intensive war before he was badly wounded by mortar fire in the battle for Carentan, France. Ed spent a year in Army hospitals and recovered almost completely except for his destroyed right eye. After the war, Ed graduated from University of Michigan in l949 then spent more than 30 years teaching high school in Iowa and Colorado. In his spare time, Ed bought, renovated, and operated apartment buildings, before retiring in l979.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Signed by Ed Tipper","offer_id":31823048802379,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Signed by J.B. 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On June 7, 1944, D+1, Forrest and his comrades entered Sainte-Marie-du-Mont while searching for Easy Company. Forrest thought the town’s WWI memorial would make a good backdrop. His comrade, Walter Gordon, agreed to snap a photo and Forrest let several 4th ID soldiers, from Utah Beach, join them for a picture the world would one day treasure.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9b0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 20.25\" x 15.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTIST PROOF \u003cspan style=\"color: #ac0c0c;\"\u003eLESS THAN 10 REMAIN!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e101 limited-edition prints, signed by four WWII heroes: Easy Company paratroopers Clancy Lyall, Don Malarkey, and Rod Strohl and 4th Infantry Division scout Jack Blickenderfer. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORY EDITION -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 limited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e101 limited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Sainte-Marie-du-Mont\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack Blickenderfer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJack entered France via Utah Beach on July 9, 1944 where he joined up with the 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, as a replacement in the Intelligence \u0026amp; Reconnaissance (I\u0026amp;R) Platoon. Fighting side-by-side with his brother Dale, even sharing a foxhole with him, Jack served as a scout and rifleman throughout all five campaigns with the 4th Division. He returned home following VE Day and was discharged in October 1945.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClancy Lyall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy jumped on D-Day and fought in the Battle of Carentan where he was bayoneted. He would fight in Market Garden, the siege of Bastogne, and would finish the war with Easy Company in Kaprun. Clancy remained in the military, made two combat jumps in Korea, and later served as an advisor to the French at Dien Bien Phu, escaping before that garrison fell. He retired as a Master Sergeant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon Malarkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn original \"Toccoa Man\" of Easy Company, Don jumped on D-Day and landed near Ste. Mere Eglise. Later that day, he received the Bronze Star for his heroism in a pitched battle to knock out four German 105 mm artillery battery, an action now called the Brécourt Manor Assault. Promoted to sergeant, Malarkey fought in Market Garden, and Bastogne. He ended the war with E-Company in Kaprun. Today, he is the author of \"Easy Company Soldier,\" available autographed under \"Books\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod Strohl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRod enlisted in the Army with his boyhood friend Forrest Guth. An original \"Toccoa Man\" of Easy Company, Rod fought in D-Day where his friend Forrest carried his camera, resulting in the famous June 7th Ste. Marie Du Mont group photo. Rod would also fight in Market Garden, Bastogne, and ended the war with Easy Company in Kaprun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Artist Proof","offer_id":31823085437003,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/ste-marie-du-mont.jpg?v=1595881491"},{"product_id":"the-liberators-by-gil-cohen","title":"The Liberators by Gil Cohen","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The sky is streaked with airplanes. There are searchlights everywhere, crisscrossing, and through them we see hundreds of paratroopers coming down. Their faces are blackened with soot, their clothes camouflaged. This is it! The Americans have come—our liberators!”\u003cbr\u003e- French civilian Juliette Brault\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 10.5\" x 16.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPEN EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eLow supply!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUnnumbered, signed by Easy Company D-Day paratroopers Buck Compton, Don Malarkey, Forrest Guth, and Brad Freeman. Includes jump wings. Print has a small black dot caused during production (see photo example in carousel). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Liberators\" is hand-signed by a collection of Easy Company paratrooper heroes! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBUCK COMPTON\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBuck Compton was born in Los Angeles in 1921. While studying at UCLA from 1939 to 1943, he lettered on the football and baseball teams. Compton was on the UCLA team that played in the 1943 Rose Bowl. He participated in ROTC for four years then left his studies to attend Officers Candidate School at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in May 1943. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompton joined Company E, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment in England in December 1943. He participated in all of 101st Airborne Division's major campaigns in the European Theatre of Operations. He received the Silver Star and Bronze Star awards for valor and the Purple Heart for being wounded in the line of duty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompton remained in the active reserves from 1946 to 1966 and retired as a Lt. Colonel. He completed a degree in law, and subsequently served as an LAPD detective, as a Deputy DA, and as Chief Deputy DA for LA County. In 1968, Compton handled the prosecution of Sirhan Sirhan for the assassination of Robert Kennedy. Governor Ronald Reagan appointed Compton as an Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, a post from which he retired in 1990.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFORREST GUTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForrest Guth was born in the Pennsylvania German area of the Lehigh Valley. After high school, he worked for Bethlehem Steel making armor plating. Despite being deferred from military service, he volunteered for the elite Army Paratroops. Guth trained at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, and made 5 parachute jumps, earning his wings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn D-Day, Guth parachuted into Normandy with Company E. After the Normandy campaign, Guth participated in the invasion of Holland, where he injured his back during the jump, due to a defective parachute. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter recuperating, Guth rejoined the company prior to the Battle of the Bulge. He served in that campaign as well as the push into Germany, where Guth served an important role as a translator, during E-Company's famous engagement when a special patrol crossed the river in the town of Hagenau, where they captured prisoners. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the war, Guth studied education at Millersville University and then New York University, where he earned his masters. He then became a high school teacher, dedicating himself to educating and serving others. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEARL MCCLUNG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEarl McClung was born on April 27, 1923 at the Colville Indian Reservation in Inchelium, Washington. While in his senior year of high school, on Feb 15, 1943, McClung was drafted into the U.S. Army. He underwent infantry basic training at Camp Walters, Texas, and volunteered for Airborne training at Fort Benning, Georgia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcClung joined Company E, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina before shipping out to England. He participated in all of 101st Airborne Division's major campaigns in the European Theatre of Operations as a scout in the Third Platoon. He received two Bronze Star awards for valor and the Purple Heart for being wounded in the line of duty. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcClung left the service in 1947 and worked for the Postal Service, for 17 years. He then worked for 13-years as a game warden on the Collvile Indian Reservation, a post from which he retired in 1988.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSHIFTY POWERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShifty Powers was born on March 13, 1923 in Clinchco, Virginia. Following high school, Powers underwent vocational training as a machinist at Norfolk Naval Yard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot wanting to \"miss the war,\" in August 1942, at age 19, Powers, along with his friend, Robert \"Popeye\" Wynn, volunteered for the paratroops. Powers and Wynn became original members of Easy Company, 506th P.I.R. and underwent basic training with the unit at Camp Toccoa, Georgia. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a member of Easy Company, and often times, a platoon scout, Powers participated in all of 101st Airborne Division's major campaigns in the European Theatre of Operations. He received two Bronze Star awards for valor and was never wounded during his service. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePowers left the service in October 1945, after 3 years of duty. He made his post-war career as a machinist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Open Edition (black dot)","offer_id":31831115530315,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/the-liberators.jpg?v=1607631183"},{"product_id":"operation-pegasus-by-gil-cohen","title":"Operation Pegasus by Gil Cohen","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust after midnight on October 23, 1944, approximately twenty paratroopers of E-Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne, led by Lt. Fred “Moose” Heyliger, crossed the Lower Rhine into German-held territory in Holland. Their mission—evacuate 125 men of the British 1st Parachute Division, survivors of the Arnhem fighting, along with a mixed group of Dutch resistance fighters and downed American airmen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot long after crossing the river, the E-Company paratroopers made contact with their British counterparts whose gratitude could not be contained despite the danger nearby. Amidst handshakes, gifts of red berets, and the frequent expression, “God bless you, Yank,” all would make it to the boats, across the river, and by 1:30 a.m. were safely behind American lines, thanks to the daring of Operation Pegasus.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 19.25\" x 14.25\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIX SIGNATURE EDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold out years ago, this hard-to-find print is from an edition of 250 limited-edition prints, unnumbered, signed by six Operation Market Garden heroes: Easy Company Market Garden veterans Buck Compton, Earl McClung, Ed Mauser (depicted), Brad Freeman (participated in Pegasus), Babe Heffron, and British \"Red Devil\" paratrooper Major Tony Hibbert, rescued in Operation Pegasus. Includes a certificate of authenticity.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFOUR SIGNATURE EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300 limited-edition prints, unnumbered, signed by four Band of Brothers heroes: Easy Company paratroopers Brad Freeman (participated in Pegasus), Babe Heffron, Earl McClung, and Al Mampre, all of whom participated in Market Garden. \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIncludes a certificate of authenticity.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWO SIGNATURE EDITION -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 limited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Operation Pegasus\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBRADFORD FREEMAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Freeman was born and raised in the lush Mississippi farmlands of Lowndes County, near Columbus. He was one of 8 children, 3 of whom fought in the war. After high school graduation he enrolled in Mississippi State University, which he attended for one semester before enlisting in the US Army on December 12, 1942.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe joined the paratroopers, following in the footsteps of his older brother, who became an officer in the 11th Airborne. Freeman was assigned to the 506th PIR., 101st Airborne at Alderbourne, England in February 1944. There, he trained under the watchful eye of mortar squad leader Don Malarkey and platoon leader Bill Guarnere, both of whom he describes as great fighting men.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn D-Day Freeman parachuted into Normandy in Malarkey’s stick, forming up and fighting with Sgt. Chuck Grant until they joined the company near Brecourt Manor. Freeman vividly remembers the fierce fighting at Carentan, where he feels E-Company came together as a combat unit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreeman participated in the invasion of Holland, and recalls endless patrols and “scary” night outpost duty on the banks of the Rhine. Following Market Garden Freeman survived the brutal weather and constant shelling in the Bois Jacques woods at Bastogne only to be wounded by a “screaming mimi” (Nebelwerfer rocket) in Easy Company’s attack on Foy. Following release from a hospital in England, Freeman joined up with HQ Staff in Berchtesgaden in April 1945, and later with his E-Company comrades in Kaprun, Austria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the war Brad Freeman went back to Mississippi State University for a semester, and then returned to help run a 197 acre family farm in Lowndes County. He later worked with the US Postal Service, retiring after 32 years of service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAJOR TONY HIBBERT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMajor Tony Hibbert’s WWII career of legend began in 1938 when he was commissioned into the Royal Artillery as a Second Lieutenant and fought in the battle for France before being evacuated at Dunkirk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe then joined No 2 (Parachute) Commando and served in North Africa and Italy. In 1944 he was posted as Brigade Major to the 1st Parachute Brigade for Operation Market Garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring Market Garden, Tony was one of approximately 750 paratroopers of the 1st Parachute Brigade to reach Arnhem Bridge and attempt to hold it. After 72 hours of fierce fighting, the Germans had concentrated a ring of tanks and artillery around the British perimeter which was by then only 150 by 200 yards, with less than 100 of the original 750 “Red Devil” paratroopers still standing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTony asked the Germans to agree to a two hour “Cease Fire” and for their help to help to get the wounded out of the cellar of a Dutch manor house that served as the Red Devil’s HQ, which they provided. Following the cease fire, Tony split the remaining defenders into escape \u0026amp; evasion parties although he would be captured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnroute to a POW camp, Tony jumped from a truck’s rear gate and escaped. Linking up with the Dutch resistance, he then worked to collect other Airborne evaders and moved them into position for the great “Pegasus 1 Escape” on October 23, 1944, the culmination of which is depicted in Gil Cohen’s masterful art. The only casualty of Pegasus happened to be Tony, who was injured in a jeep accident caused by a salvo of Germans mortars fired shortly after the rescue. For his involvement in Operation Pegasus, Tony would receive the Military Cross.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eED MAUSER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe release of “Operation Pegasus” is bittersweet for Valor Studios and history buffs everywhere, because our friend, Ed Mauser, is no longer here to enjoy this moment. Ed, “The Oldest Eagle” of the Band of Brothers, passed away from pancreatic cancer on January 21, 2011. His illness came on rapidly but Ed remained in unbelievably high spirits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuckily, he got to enjoy “Operation Pegasus,” “his” print, before the end came. Ed was proud to have been on this mission to rescue the Red Devils. In fact, as Valor Studios traveled with Ed to shows and public events in 2010, he recommended we commemorate this daring milestone of WWII.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe listened, and artist Gil Cohen drew Ed into the forefront of the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Ed first saw Pegasus, that big, affable, Midwestern grin spread across his face. Although he could plainly see his likeness in his figure, he made us confirm, again and again, that that was him. When he first signed the prints in August 2010 at an event in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, he’d pull every visitor to the hospitality room aside and ask, “Do you think that looks like me?”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey’d say “Yes it does!” and Ed would nod and smile. He just loved hearing it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Ed was sick, Erica Makos, of Valor Studios, delivered an enlarged version of “Operation Pegasus” to Ed, so he had something “special” to hold onto. (Normally, Ed liked holding onto Erica, but that’s another story!). At the time, we didn’t know how much it meant to him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Ed came home from the hospital soon after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, his son-in-law Mike Fowler, (who tirelessly cared for Ed), wrote:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEd got home today. He's doing pretty well and his spirits definitely improved. The first thing he asked for was to see his print from Valor Studios titled \"Operation Pegasus.\" I got a picture of him with the print to share with everyone here (see photo above). We even got a big smile out of him. 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Signing on the print are Band of Brothers paratroopers Phil Perugini \u0026amp; Brad Freeman, along with Sherman tank driver Bill Gast (Silver Star) \u0026amp; Spearhead gunner Clarence Smoyer. Includes 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, photos, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold out years ago, this extremely rare Publisher Proof print is from an edition of 180 prints signed by James Dietz and 20 WWII heroes who fought in Normandy: Band of Brothers paratroopers Don Malarkey, Buck Compton, \"Wild Bill\" Guarnere, Earl McClung, Ed Tipper, Ed Mauser, Brad Freeman and Clancy Lyall. 101st heroes \"Pee Wee\" Martin, Bob Noody and Dan McBride. 82nd heroes Don Jakeway and Paul Demciak (D-Day Pathfinder). D-Day flyboys Fred Trenck (C-47 pilot) and G.I. Gillette (P-51 pilot). 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Wrestling the \"Pub\" out of its death-dive, Brown had no way of knowing he’d leveled out above a fighter base at which ace Franz Stigler’s Bf-109 had just been rearmed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the American bomber limped overhead, Stigler and crew watched in amazement as this easy prey would not be only the 2nd B-17 he would claim that day, and add another “kill” to avenge his beloved brother he’d lost at the start of the war, but also would earn him the coveted Knight’s Cross. It was not to be . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpon pursuing and catching the Americans, Stigler saw the fear on the faces of the helpless B-17 crew. A sense of honor overrode his military duty, and at the risk of his own execution, he escorted the wounded plane to the coast, saluting Brown and his astonished crew. Half a century later the two pilots would meet, and the former enemies would develop a friendship so close that Stigler would come to consider Brown to be as the brother he’d lost.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 33\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(169, 4, 4);\"\u003eResale, in mint-condition! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out nearly a decade ago, this hard-to-find Publisher Proof is from an edition of just 50 limited-edition prints, signed by artist John D. Shaw and including the rare \u003cstrong\u003eautograph of Franz Stigler (separate card), signed in 2000.\u003c\/strong\u003e This print also includes JG 27 \u0026amp; 8th AF patches, portrait photos of Franz \u0026amp; Charlie, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A no-interest payment plan is available upon request.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVALOR STUDIOS PACKAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur EXCLUSIVE Valor Studios Package includes: A Main Edition print of \"Prey for Mercy\" signed \u0026amp; numbered by John D. Shaw, an original \u003cstrong\u003eautograph of Franz Stigler (\u003c\/strong\u003eseparate card signed in marker), photos of Charlie \u0026amp; Franz, 8th AF \u0026amp; JG 27 patches, and a Certificates of Authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e6 canvas giclees will be produced by Valor Studios, email us to learn more. \"Prey for Mercy\" is published by John Shaw's Liberty Studios. A Gallery Proof edition exists, not for sale. 50 PPs, 100 APs \u0026amp; 40 SE paper giclees are sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch Franz \u0026amp; Charlie describe their encounter in this rare CBS News report!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/54gwls9E0Ug\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Publisher Proof (Resale)","offer_id":50787710763312,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Valor Package","offer_id":31834317357131,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/prey-for-mercy-print.jpg?v=1595881532"},{"product_id":"devotion-by-matt-hall","title":"Devotion by Matt Hall","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIDEO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecember 4, 1950: Hit by anti-aircraft fire while supporting the Marines at the Chosin Reservoir, Ens. 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As daylight faded, with Hudner at his side, Jesse Brown passed away. The rescue helo lifted Hudner, exhausted, from the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour months later, President Truman summoned Hudner and Jesse Brown’s widow, Daisy, to the White House where he awarded Hudner the Medal of Honor. That day, they all remembered Jesse Brown, a hero who did not die alone.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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He joined VF-32 and was deployed to Korea with the squadron aboard the USS Leyte. On December 3, 1950, Marty helped locate the Chosin Reservoir, during a snowstorm, an action that allowed the Leyte's aircraft to provide support for the Marines below. Throughout December, Marty would fly many Close Air Support missions to help the Marines. Following Korea, Marty remained in the Navy and became a helicopter pilot, eventually testing helicopters at Sikorsky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMANDER WILLIAM KOENIG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill was commissioned in the Navy in May 1946. In fall 1950, he and his squadron (VF-32), deployed to Korea aboard the USS Leyte. Jesse Brown was his roommate. 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With church bells ringing, paratroopers of the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions descend in and around towns such as Sainte-Mère-Église. A short time prior, these young men were students, farm hands, soda jerks, and factory workers. Now, they will fight for their lives and more—to liberate the oppressed. Soon, across the Atlantic, President Roosevelt will go on the radio and lead the country in a prayer for their safety. He will speak for every citizen and bestow a new title on the young warriors of D-Day. He will call them the “pride of our nation.”\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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While the print is sold unframed\/unmatted, it includes a parachute buckle recovered from a 101st WWII drop zone, a piece of a parachute from D-Day, two photos relating to the drop, 101st \u0026amp; 82nd patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art.\" Signature pattern \u0026amp; buckle shape may vary slightly from example.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eARTIST PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e190 limited-edition prints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAGLE PROOFS - Sold Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16 limited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Valor Studios giclee edition may be released. A Signer Proof edition exists, not-for-sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Pride of Our Nation\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJack Agnew - \"Filthy 13\" HQ, 506th \u003cspan\u003ePIR, 101st Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Bellitto - crew chief, 438th Troop Carrier Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Bernat - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bud\" Berry - pilot, 439th TCG (the group depicted)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Duke\" Boswell - 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne, all four WWII jumps!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonald Burgett, A-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Abn., author of \u003cem\u003eCurrahee!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Cruise - H-Co., 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Crusan - A-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Freeman - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wild Bill\" Guarnere - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForrest Guth - E-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBabe Heffron, E-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBen Kendig - C-47 pilot \u0026amp; 44th Squadron Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Kirkpatrick - C-47 pilot \u0026amp; a founder of the elite Pathfinders!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Lesniewski - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy Lyall - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Malarkey - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd Mauser - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl McClung - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris McEwan - Able Company, 501st PIR, 101st Abn., Silver Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Noody - Fox Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Perconte - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Perugini - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShifty Powers - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRod Strohl - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd Tipper - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFred Trenck - C-47 pilot on D-Day, 441st TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis Venditti - HQ, 506th PIR, 101st Abn., Silver Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWith the release of \"Pride of Our Nation,\" we have completed a mission started back in 2008 when we walked through Sainte Mere Eglise with our friend, E-Company paratrooper, Earl \"One Lung\" McClung. There, Earl told us about his D-Day experience, now available for you to enjoy in the video below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AH1eXMuuEIs\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Main Edition","offer_id":31863059906635,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Victory Edition","offer_id":31863059873867,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Publisher Proof (Resale)","offer_id":47216876159280,"sku":"","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/pride-of-our-nation.jpg?v=1627320044"},{"product_id":"taking-charge-by-sean-sullivan","title":"Taking Charge by Sean Sullivan","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary 13, 1945: Nearly a month after the Battle of the Bulge began, American forces are back on the offensive. At the Belgian village of Foy, Lt. Ron Speirs leads Easy Company, 506th P.I.R., 101st Airborne against an entrenched enemy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarlier, a shaky officer had stopped the attack prematurely, causing Capt. Richard Winters to send in Speirs to take charge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving rallied the men, Speirs now leads the final E-Company assault. At Foy and in the days to follow, the Allied breakout would prove unstoppable, and the Battle of the Bulge would end in victory.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ac0000;\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out in 2015, this ultra-rare Publisher Proof print is from an edition of 180 limited-edition prints and is hand signed by artist Sean Sullivan and 18 WWII veterans: Band of Brothers heroes Don Malarkey, Buck Compton, Earl McClung, Ed Tipper, Ed Bernat, Clancy Lyall, and Brad Freeman. 101st icons Bob Noody \u0026amp; Lou Venditti. Malmedy survivors Harold Billow \u0026amp; Ted Paluch. 82nd Airborne troopers Duke Boswell, Stanley Cass, Chet Harrington, and Richard Rohleder. C-47 pilots Fred Trenck and Bud Berry. Rifleman Nicholas Gianopoulos. Includes jump wings, two photos of Foy 1945, 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVICTORY EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #b60000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eLess than 15 remain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e200 limited-edition prints, signed by Sean Sullivan and includes the autographs of 4 Battle of the Bulge veterans. On separate signature card, perfect to frame under the print, is Band of Brothers hero Don Malarkey, who assaulted Foy. Signing on the print are Band of Brothers paratrooper Brad Freeman, who assaulted Foy, Malmedy survivor Harold Billow, and 82nd Airborne glider trooper Richard Rohleder! \u003cspan\u003eIncludes 506th \u0026amp; 101st patches, 101st photos, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTIST PROOF - Sold Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e190 limited-edition prints \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEAGLE PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 \u003c\/span\u003elimited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Valor Studios canvas edition may be released. A Signer Proof edition exists, not-for-sale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Taking Charge\" includes a collection of signatures from WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. The map below shows where our signers fought in \"the Bulge.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/signer-locations.jpg?v=1582404492\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRomeo Battilana - Armored Infantry, 8th Armored Div.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd Bernat - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bud\" Berry - pilot, 439th TCG (the group depicted)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaurice Berry - Rifleman, 26th Infantry Div.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarold Billow - 285th FAOB, Malmedy Survivor!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Duke\" Boswell - 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne, all four WWII jumps!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Burdick - 16th FAOB, Bastogne defender\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Freeman - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicholas Gianopoulos - Rifleman, 99th Infantry Div.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wild Bill\" Guarnere - E-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Abn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChet Harrington - A-Co., 505th, 82nd Abn., all four WWII jumps!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBabe Heffron, E-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStanley Kass - 508th PIR, 82nd Abn. Featured in The Sword of St. Michael\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarold Kist - Rifleman, 99th Infantry Div.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy Lyall - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Malarkey - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl McClung - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris McEwan - 501st PIR, 2 Silver Stars!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorris Metz - Rifleman, 94th Infantry Div.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharles Nelson - Rifleman, 87th Infantry Div.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Noody - Fox Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTed Paluch - Malmedy Survivor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrank Perconte - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShifty Powers - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRod Strohl - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd Tipper - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFred Trenck - C-47 pilot on D-Day, 441st TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis Venditti - HQ, 506th PIR, 101st Abn., Silver Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStan Wojtusik - Rifleman, 106th Infantry Div. 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In a jeep on the road to Berchtesgaden, the Band of Brothers paratroopers revel in the crisp mountain air, free of gun smoke. They pass lush pastures not muddied by foxholes. Their guns rest at ease. Instead, they aim a beer stein and V-for-Victory skyward as the P-51s of the 325th Fighter Group buzz past. The sky is once again a playground and the Alps a land of storybook charm. The only moment greater is the one to come, when the liberators return home.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN EDITION - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #970000;\"\u003eLow Supply!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e290 limited-edition prints, signed by Matt Hall and 3 veterans who helped win the war in Europe: Band of Brothers paratroopers Babe Heffron (depicted) and Clancy Lyall along with P-51 pilot Dick Gibbs (bonus signature). Includes a dried edelweiss from Berchtesgaden, 15th AF \u0026amp; 101st felt patches, two photos taken in Berchtesgaden, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVICTORY EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #970000;\"\u003eLess than 7 remain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e190 limited-edition prints, signed by Matt Hall and 6 veterans who helped win the war in Europe: Band of Brothers paratroopers Babe Heffron (depicted), Brad Freeman and Ed Tipper, Checkertail P-51 pilot G.B. Edwards, 82nd Abn. glider trooper Richard Rohleder and C-47 pilot Fred Trenck! Includes a dried edelweiss from Berchtesgaden, 15th AF \u0026amp; 101st felt patches, two photos taken in Berchtesgaden, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eARTIST PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 0, 0);\"\u003eRare!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold out years ago, this hard-to-find Artist Proof print is from an edition of 160 limited-edition prints, signed by Matt Hall and 16 WWII veterans: Easy Company paratroopers Don Malarkey, Wild Bill Guarnere, Buck Compton, Babe Heffron (depicted), Earl McClung (depicted), Ed Mauser, Ed Pepping, Brad Freeman, Ed Tipper and Al Mampre, 101st paratroopers Bob Noody \u0026amp; Joe Drago, Checkertail P-51 pilots Ron Dove, Jack Sherburne and G.B. Edwards and Malmedy survivor Steve Domitrovich! Includes a dried edelweiss from Berchtesgaden, two photos of the 101st in May 1945, 101st \u0026amp; 15th AF patches, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePUBLISHER PROOFS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e - Sold Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e150 limited-edition prints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA signed Valor Studios giclee edition will be released. A Signer Proof edition exists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Victory Salute\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Duke\" Boswell - 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne, all four WWII jumps!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Cruise - H-Co., 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteve Domitrovich - Malmedy Survivor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRon Dove - P-51 pilot, 325th Fighter Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Drago - 326th Glider Infantry, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eG.B. 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The print includes two photos from the eve of D-Day, 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, jump wings, and a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eARTIST PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: #9f0000;\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold out several years ago, this ultra-rare Artist Proof print is from an edition of 150 limited-edition prints, signed by Gil Cohen and 12 veterans! Signing on the print are Band of Brothers paratroopers Buck Compton and Brad Freeman (both shown in the scene), Earl McClung, Phil Perugini, Rod Strohl and Ed Tipper. 101st paratroopers Bob Noody \u0026amp; Chris McEwan (Silver Star). D-Day C-47 pilots Ben Kendig (would later drop Gen. Gavin), Bud Berry (Bud's squadron is shown) and Fred Trenck. P-47 pilot George Lichter who flew on D-Day and later helped found the Israeli Air Force. Includes two photos from the eve of D-Day (one shows signer Bob Noody!), 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, jump wings, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A no-interest payment plan is available, contact us to learn more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"For God and Country\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Bernat - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Bud\" Berry - pilot, 439th TCG (the group depicted)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDonald Burgett, A-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Abn., author of \u003cem\u003eCurrahee!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Crusan - A-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Freeman - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wild Bill\" Guarnere - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBen Kendig - C-47 pilot \u0026amp; 44th Squadron Co.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Lichter - D-Day P-47 pilot, 361st FG, 2 Victories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy Lyall - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Malarkey - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl McClung - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris McEwan - 501st PIR, 101st Airborne, two Silver Stars!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Noody - Fox Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhil Perugini - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShifty Powers - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRod Strohl - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd Tipper - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFred Trenck - C-47 pilot on D-Day, 441st TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis Venditti - HQ, 506th PIR, 101st Abn., Silver Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e506th PIR chaplain Father John Maloney, shown in \"For God and Country,\" appears in the Carentan episode of \"Band of Brothers.\" Watch him in action in the clip below: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZgeFYBukQiE\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Main Edition","offer_id":49850542555440,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Artist Proof","offer_id":48155878424880,"sku":"","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/for-god-and-country.jpg?v=1677188903"},{"product_id":"into-the-night-by-matt-hall","title":"Into the Night by Matt Hall","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJune 6, 1944, soon after 1:00 a.m. . . . 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The ground crew that kept them flying: Dabney Montgomery and Wilfred DeFour. And the B-24 aircrews they protected: John Ferris (pilot), John Whitley (pilot), Vernon Bingham (navigator), and Howard Casey (gunner). Includes patches representing the squadrons shown, pilot wings, photos of the 332nd FG and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGALLERY EDITION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 limited-edition prints, signed by Matt Hall and \"Red Tails\" pilot George Hardy, who was the last-living Tuskegee Airmen combat pilot. Includes patches representing the squadrons shown, two 332nd FG photos, pilot wings, and COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Return of the Redtails\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLT. VERNON BINGHAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLt. Vernon Bingham deployed to North Africa in 1943 as a B-24 navigator with the 415th BS, 98th BG, the \"Pyramiders.\" Bingham participated in Operation Tidal Wave, the low-level bombing raid on the Ploesti refineries. In November 1943, the 98th BG was moved to Italy where Bingham flew the remainder of 50 combat missions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn one such mission, severe weather forced the aircraft in Bingham's flight to turn back, while he confidently navigated his plane through the poor conditions to destroy their objective. While over the target, Bingham's B-24 was hit by enemy fire, disabling two engines. Unable to gain altitude and only make right turns, Bingham convinced his pilot that he could navigate them home. Flying a series of clockwise-circles, Bingham's directions brought his B-24 to a friendly airfield. For his actions, Bingham received the Distinguished Flying Cross.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPT. ROSCOE BROWN\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRoscoe Brown, Jr. joined the Air Corps shortly after graduation from Springfield College. Upon training at the Tuskegee facilities, he joined the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group in Italy, which he would later command.\u003cbr\u003eBrown, flying his P-51D \"Bunnie,\" is credited as being one of the first 332nd FG pilots to shoot down a Luftwaffe Me 262 jet fighter aircraft during an air battle over Berlin. For his bravery he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters. After his military service, he received his masters and doctorate degrees at NYU and has been director or chair of over 25 community organizations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSSGT. HOWARD CASEY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn August 1944, Howard Casey joined the 15th AF in Italy as a B-24 ball turret gunner with the 761st BS, 460th BG. He flew 13 combat missions until his combat tour was cut short during a mission to Munich. There, Casey's B-24 received a direct hit from AA fire. The shell pierced the fuel tank and exploded above his B-24. Quickly loosing fuel, they turned back for Italy, passing over Switzerland where they were escorted to land by a Swiss Bf-109. The crew was interned for 6 months until being traded for German POWs in a repatriation deal. Casey returned to the states and was discharged in November 1945. He received the Air Medal, POW medal, and ETO medal with four battle stars. Returning to his home state of Michigan, Howard resumed a 40 year career working at General Motors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSSGT. WILFRED DEFOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWilfred DeFour joined the Air Corps in 1942. After basic training at Tuskegee Army Airfield, Wilfred was assigned to the 366th Air Service Squadron, 96th Air Service Group. Joining up with his fellow Tuskegee Airmen in Italy, Wilfred worked as an aircraft technician, providing field service to the aircraft of the 332nd FG at Ramitelli Airfield. Discharge in December 1945, Wilfred began a career of more than 30 years working at the NYC Post Office, retiring as a Superintendent. He then began a real estate company serving the Harlem community that he operates to this day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAJ. JOHN FERRIS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJohn Ferris deployed to Italy in January 1945 as a B-24 pilot with the 415th BS, 98th BG, 15th AF. Ferris completed 15 missions targeting oil refineries, ball bearing factories, and German fighter airfields. In April 1945, Ferris and his crew were transferred to Northern Italy where they completed their last 2 missions of the war flying with the 780th BS, 465th BG. Ferris has fond memories of the Tuskegee Airmen of the 332nd and recalls having the red tailed P-51s flying his wing on many of his 17 missions. After the war, Ferris remained in the Air Force Reserve until being called back to active duty to fly C-54s in Germany as part of the Berlin Airlift. He retired from the Air Force in 1967, at the rank of Major.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLT. COL. LEO GRAY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLeo Gray graduated from the Tuskegee Army Airfield and was soon stationed in Italy as a fighter pilot in the 100th Fighter Squdron, 332nd Fighter Group. Gray flew 15 combat missions in P-51s. One of Gray's most memorable combat moments was encountering two Me 262 jets only to have them fly off upon seeing he and his wingman drop their wing tanks in anticipation of battle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe remained in the USAF Reserves until 1984 retiring as a Lt. Colonel. During his 41 years of military service, Gray earned the Air Medal with Oak Leaf cluster, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Mediterranean Theatre of Operation ribbon with three battle stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLT. COL. GEORGE HARDY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGeorge Hardy graduated from Tuskegee Army Air Field in September 1944 and was assigned to the 99th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, where and flew twenty-one combat missions over Germany. During the Korean War he flew 45 combat missions in B-29s and later in Vietnam flew 70 combat missions as a pilot of an AC-119K Gunship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardy retired in November 1971 with the rank of Lt. Colonel. His decorations include: the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with eleven Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRIG. GEN. CHARLES MCGEE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCharles McGee graduated as part of Tuskegee Army Air Field Class 43-F in 1943. Stationed in Italy with the 302nd Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, he flew combat in the P-39, P-47, and P-51. McGee flew a total of 136 combat missions in WWII and shot down a FW-190.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcGee remained on active duty for 30 years, flying combat in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. He has flown more than 6,100 total hours and holds the record for the highest three-war total of fighter combat missions of any pilot in the U.S. Air Force history. In his remarkable military career, he earned the Legion of Merit with Cluster, three Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal with 25 Oak Leaf clusters!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSGT. DABNEY MONTGOMERY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDabney Montgomery entered into the Army Air Corps during World War II. He served as a ground crewman with the Tuskegee Airmen in Southern Italy from 1943 to 1945 and was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, a Service Award, the Honorable Service Medal, and the European\/African\/Middle Eastern Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. On March 29, 2007, Montgomery received the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor, presented by President George W. Bush to all original Tuskegee Airmen. Today, Montgomery is active in the Harlem community where he is a member of various community boards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLT. COL. MARION RODGERS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMarion Rodgers joined the Army in 1942, serving with an Army Coast Artillery\/Anti-Aircraft unit prior to being reassigned to Tuskegee Institute. Marion deployed to Italy in July 1944, joining the 99th FS at Ramitelli Airfield, where he flew 68 combat missions by war’s end. Marion went on to become the Commander of the 99th FS back in the states. After retiring from military service in 1965, Marion worked as Program Manager on the Apollo space program. He then returned to the Air Force for a second time, working as Chief of the communications branch at NORAD, before retiring again in 1983. In retirement, Marion has hosted the KKTV “Involvement” series and enjoys his hobby as an amateur radio operator.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLT. CALVIN SPANN\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCalvin Spann received his wings at Tuskegee, graduating in Class 44G. Spann was sent to Italy as a replacement combat pilot and became a member of the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group. Spann flew 26 combat missions before the end of the war in Europe. Spann remained in the Air Force Reserves until 1961 when he was honorably discharged. In May 2006 Spann received the degree, Doctor of Public Service from Tuskegee University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLT. COL. JOHN WHITLEY\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJohn Whitley joined the National Guard in 1938 and was called to active duty with the 30th Infantry Division in 1940. He requested flying duty, and was transferred to flight training in 1942. Upon graduation, John accumulated flight time as an instructor pilot for 10 months before volunteering to fly B-24s. In August 1944, John received a brand new B-24J and made the flight to Foggia Airfield, Italy, where he joined up with the 758th BS, 459th BG, 15th AF. Because of his flight experience, John was selected to fly as group flight leader on most of his 35 combat missions. After the war, John remained in the military, flying C-54s during the Berlin Airlift and working Air Traffic Control assignments. John retired in 1962 at the rank of Lt. Col.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy this interview with \u003cstrong\u003eLt. Col. George Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e, signer on \"Return of the Redtails.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JTyxrHSigj0?si=E4O55tenqFkv0W9-\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy the news segment below of \"Return of the Redtails\" signer \u003cstrong\u003eGen. 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From the tree line of the Bois Jacques, the Screaming Eagles respond with thunderous firepower and a battle cry—“Hold fast!” At this crucial hour, these young men will give their country the most memorable Christmas gift of all: Victory. Two days later, on December 26, the German siege will be broken and the battle for Bastogne will be won.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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On a separate signature card, perfect to frame under the print, is Band of Brothers heroe Don Malarkey. Signing on the print are 101st Bastogne defenders Bert Winzer (501st PIR) and Michael Camasso (502nd PIR), along with 82nd Airborne trooper Richard Rohleder (HQ\/320th GFA). \u003cspan\u003eIncludes photos, 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, and COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORY EDITION \u003cspan style=\"color: #a10000;\"\u003e- Low supply!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e190 limited-edition prints, signed by James Dietz and ten 101st Airborne paratroopers: Band of Brothers veterans Buck Compton, \"Wild Bill\" Guarnere, Earl McClung, Brad Freeman, Ed Tipper, and Clancy Lyall. \"Screaming Eagle\" heroes Jim \"Pee Wee\" Martin, Bob Noody, John Primerano, and Bert Winzer (also a \"Black Devil\" commando)! Includes jump wings, photos, 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, and COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(156, 0, 0);\"\u003eResale, in mint-condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out years ago, this hard-to-find Publisher Proof is from a limited-edition of 180 prints, signed by James Dietz and 14 WWII veterans: Band of Brothers paratroopers Buck Compton, \"Wild Bill\" Guarnere, Don Malarkey, Earl McClung, Brad Freeman, Clancy Lyall, Al Mampre, and Ed Tipper, \"Screaming Eagle\" heroes Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, John Primerano, Bert Winzer (1st SSF), and Bob Noody, and Battle of the Bulge aviators Fred Trenck (C-47 pilot) and Ed Cottrell (P-47 pilot \u0026amp; bonus signer). Includes jump wings, photos, 101st \u0026amp; 506th patches, and COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Valor Studios giclee edition may be released. A Signer Proof edition exists, not-for-sale. An Artist Proof \u0026amp; Gallery Edition exist, signed only by the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hold Fast\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. 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Now, aboard B-17s, they bomb the German war machine and targets like Schweinfurt, Regensburg, Bremen, and Berlin. On today’s mission, they shivered as frost covered their windshields. They gritted their teeth through skies blackened by flak and fighters. They fought, white-knuckled, until the friendly coastline appeared. Intense relief now shows on the crew’s beaming faces. One crewman may be wounded, an engine may be out, but they are almost home.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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Reunited with enemy pilot in 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEd Doss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrew Chief, 319th FS, 325th FG. Serviced P-40s, P-47s, and P-51s during more than 500 combat missions, spanning 1943 - 1945.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRon Dove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eP-51 pilot \"King Richard VI,\" 318th FS, 325th FG. 1 Aerial Victory, DFC, Air Medal w\/4 clusters, planned missions for all MTO fighter groups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.B. Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePilot of P-51 \"Alp Scalper,\" 317th FS, 325th FG. 3 Aerial Victories. Group Ops Officer. 2 DFCs, Air Medal w\/8 clusters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt Fiedler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePilot of P-51 \"Helen,\" 317th FS, 325th FG. Ace with 8 victories. Silver Star, DFC with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal w\/22 clusters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrad Freeman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, wounded in attack on Foy. Part of the 2nd Platoon's mortar squad under Don Malarkey \u0026amp; Bill Guarnere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG.I. Gillette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePilot of P-51 \"Betty Lou,\" 334th FS, 4th FG. 3 Victories in the air, 1.5 on the ground. DFC with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal w\/4clusters, flew the Russian Shuttle mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Wild Bill\" Guarnere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day (\u0026amp; Brecourt Manor), Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, Silver Star. Author of \"Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBabe Heffron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, captured German General Theodor Tolsdorff, author of \"Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon Jakeway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH-Company (508th PIR, 82nd Airborne), landed near Ste. Mere Eglise on D-Day, fought in Market Garden until wounded by artillery. Returned for the Battle of the Bulge where he was shot through the lung by a sniper.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClancy Lyall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company (506th PIR, 101st Abn.), D-Day, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, wounded three times, featured in David Webster's book \"Parachute Infantry.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon Malarkey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day (\u0026amp; Brecourt Manor), Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, Bronze Star w\/Oak Leaf Cluster, author of \"Easy Company Soldier.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAl Mampre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedic attached to Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), Market Garden \u0026amp; Battle of the Bulge. At Eindhoven, Al saved the life of Lt. Brewer, shot by a sniper. The same sniper would wound Al.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarl McClung\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge \u0026amp; beyond. 3rd Platoon's First Scout \u0026amp; the first American to reach the Eagle's Nest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay Nagell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB-Battery, 321st Glider Field Artillery Bn., 101st Abn., fought in Normandy, landed by WACO glider during Market Garden, fought in the Battle of the Bulge and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Rohleder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e320th Glider Field Artillery Bn., 82nd Abn., rode a glider into Market Garden, fought in the Battle of the Bulge (where his unit fired more than 18,000 rounds!) and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ.B. 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The “Screaming Eagles,” the “All-American” boys, the British “Red Devils,” soon the troop carrier transports will whisk them away for World War II’s largest airborne invasion to date: Operation Market Garden, a surprise jump to secure vital bridges and roadways in Holland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong these units is Easy Company, 506th PIR, seen here. On this morning, the company’s veterans give the new replacements a helping hand. Checking harnesses, uttering encouragements, the veterans’ bravado will settle the rookies’ nerves. Someday, when the new guys look back, they’ll understand: it’s just another day in a company of heroes.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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Also includes \u003cspan\u003ea piece of parachute from a WWII drop zone, \u003c\/span\u003e101st \u0026amp; 82nd patches, two photos, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOFS - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(165, 3, 3);\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold out years ago, this ultra-rare Publisher Proof print is from an edition of 180 limited-edition prints, signed by James Dietz and 20 veterans of Market Garden: Easy Company paratroopers “Wild Bill” Guarnere, Babe Heffron, Rod Strohl, Brad Freeman, Elijah Whytsell, and Al Mampre (shown in scene). 101st legends Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, Bob Noody, Guy Whidden, and Dan McBride. 82nd heroes Don Jakeway, Gordon Cullings (MOH nominee), Les Cruise, John Coates, and Richard Rohleder. C-47 pilots Jerry Parker (61st TCG), Joe Turecky (440th TCG), and Fred Trenck (441st TCG), along with radioman Gil Weiss (440th TCG) and glider pilot Mel Pliner (436th TCG). Includes a piece of parachute from a WWII drop zone, a piece of a C-47 that flew Market Garden, two 101st \u0026amp; 82nd patches, two photos, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAGLE PROOFS -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSold Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e10\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elimited-edition prints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Valor Studios giclee edition may be released. A Signer Proof edition exists, not-for-sale. An Artist Proof \u0026amp; Gallery Edition exist, signed only by the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Veterans\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Coates - Charlie Company, 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJean Crawford (Eagle Proof only) - C-47 Pilot, 441st TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Cruise - H-Co., 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGordon Cullings - Charlie Company, 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Fasking - Glider Pilot, 437th TCG (Eagle Proof only) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Freeman - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wild Bill\" Guarnere - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBabe Heffron, E-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Jakeway - H-Company, 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy Lyall - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Malarkey (signature card) - E-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAl Mampre - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJim \"Pee Wee\" Martin - George Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDan McBride - Fox Company, 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl McClung - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl Neal - C-47 Pilot, 435th TCG (Eagle Proof only)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Noody - Fox Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJerry Parker - C-47 Pilot, 61st TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMel Pliner - Glider Pilot, 436th TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRichard Rohleder - 320th Glider Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Shady- C-47 Pilot, 435th TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRod Strohl - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFred Trenck - C-47 pilot on D-Day, 441st TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoseph Turecky - C-47 Pilot, 440th TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis Venditti - HQ, 506th PIR, 101st Abn., Silver Star\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGilbert Weiss - C-47 Radioman, 440th TCG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuy Whidden - HQ Company, 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElijah Whytsell - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTony Zanzinger - 501st PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Main Edition","offer_id":31984896671819,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Victory Edition","offer_id":31984896639051,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Publisher Proof (Resale)","offer_id":48993696186672,"sku":"","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/the-veterans.jpg?v=1626819370"},{"product_id":"breakout-from-bastogne-by-matt-hall","title":"Breakout from Bastogne by Matt Hall","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter “Hanging Tough” for 26 days of winter misery, the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne lead the breakout from Bastogne with the angels on their shoulders. To liberate the small town of Foy on Jan. 13, 1945, the Band of Brothers charged across snowy fields led by a new hero and held together by the unit’s old hands. Now, they enjoy a moment of peace, healing, and friendship. From this day forth, they would carry the warmth of knowing that their triumph at Bastogne was more than a victory over the cold or the Germans—it was the victory of their faith in one another.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9b0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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From the darkened heavens, C-47s of 9th Troop Carrier Command deliver the paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions into the hellfire of Normandy’s drop zones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Screaming Eagles, already on the ground for an hour, link up with the All American troopers near French towns like Ste. Mere Eglise. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, they will fight in small, ad-hoc bands, sowing chaos behind the German lines. To survive the longest night of D-Day, they would become: Brothers in Arms.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003egiclee size: 30\" x 17.5\"\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVICTORY EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold out for years, this highly-sought-after Victory Edition is from 500 limited-edition prints, signed by artist Matt Hall and includes the autographs of 5 D-Day veterans. On a separate signature card, perfect to frame under the print, is Easy Company's Earl McClung, the star of the scene! Signing on the print are Easy Company paratroopers Buck Compton, Joe Lesniewski, and Brad Freeman, and 82nd Airborne four jump paratrooper Chet Harrington. Includes photos, 82nd \u0026amp; 101st patches, a piece of parachute recovered in Normandy, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUBLISHER PROOF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold out in 2009, we have an ultra-rare Publisher Proof, from an edition of just 140 prints, autographed by an incredible 16 veterans including E-Co. paratroopers: Shifty Powers, \"Wild Bill\" Guarnere, Buck Compton, Don Malarkey, Earl McClung, Forrest Guth, Ed Pepping, Ed Tipper, Babe Heffron, Joe Lesniewski, Clancy Lyall, and Brad Freeman. Also signing are their fellow 82nd Airborne D-Day paratroopers: Chet Harrington (all four jumps), Don Rutter, and Les Cruise (all four jumps). Representing the pilots who delivered the 101st \u0026amp; 82nd into battle is C-47 squadron CO Ben Kendig who dropped the 101st on D-Day and later dropped Gen. Gavin into Holland. Includes a piece of the C-47 \"Night Fright\" that flew on D-Day, a parachute buckle found in a 101st WWII drop zone, 101st \u0026amp; 82nd patches, two paratrooper photos of the 101st, and a Certificate of Authenticity. A payment plan is available upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Brothers in Arms\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click the EDITIONS tab to see which veterans signed which prints.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Bernat - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Cruise - How Company, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrad Freeman - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wild Bill\" Guarnere - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForrest Guth - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChet Harrington - Able \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompany, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBen Kendig - D-Day C-47 pilot \u0026amp; 44th TCS CO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBill Kirkpatrick - C-47 pathfinder pilot on D-Day\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Lesniewski - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy Lyall - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Malarkey - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl McClung - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank Perconte - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarl Pepping - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShifty Powers - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Rutter - HQ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompany, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Tipper - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpencer Wurst - Fox Company, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 2008 we walked through Sainte Mere Eglise with the hero of \"Brothers in Arms,\" E-Company paratrooper, Earl \"One Lung\" McClung. There, Earl told us about his D-Day experience, now available for you to enjoy in the video below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AH1eXMuuEIs\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ValorStudios","offers":[{"title":"Victory Edition","offer_id":44455158874416,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Publisher Proof","offer_id":49509877809456,"sku":null,"price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/products\/brothers-in-arms.jpg?v=1675439001"},{"product_id":"angels-from-above-by-matt-hall","title":"Angels from Above by Matt Hall","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeptember 17, 1944 . . . In sun-swept skies, the C-47s of 9th Troop Carrier Command deliver their fighting cargo, the paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions above Holland’s soft drop zones. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeemed “Operation Market Garden,” the finest American, British, and Polish Airborne forces led the charge to enter Germany through Holland and to liberate the Dutch people after four years of Nazi occupation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, fierce enemy resistance and blunders by high command would see the brave Airborne troops stopped short of the Rhine but, not before they liberated part of Holland and earned the name: “The Angels from Above.”\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\/\/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIGNER PROOF - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(159, 0, 0);\"\u003eResale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold-out more than a decade ago, this ultra-rare Signer Proof is from 100 limited-edition prints, unnumbered, autographed by artist Matt Hall. Includes the autographs of 10 Market Garden veterans: Band of Brothers paratroopers \"Wild Bill\" Guarnere, Don Malarkey, Babe Heffron, Buck Taylor, Forrest Guth, Earl McClung, Brad Freeman, and Clancy Lyall, along with C-47 pilot Russell Hennicke, and 82nd Airborne hero H. Don Zimmerman (signature card). Includes photos, 101st \u0026amp; 82nd patches, and a Certificate of Authenticity with \"History Behind the Art.\" The print bears some minor marks in the signature area caused during production \u0026amp; signing (see photo example in listing carousel). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Angels from Above\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click the EDITIONS tab to see which veterans signed which prints.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Drago - 326th Glider Infantry, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Freeman - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wild Bill\" Guarnere - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForrest Guth - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBen Kendig - Market Garden C-47 pilot \u0026amp; 44th TCS CO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBabe Heffron - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRussell Hennicke- Market Garden C-47 pilot, 98th TCS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Lesniewski - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClancy Lyall - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon Malarkey - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames \"Maggie\" Megellas - H-Company, 504th PIR, 82nd Abn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAl Mampre - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarl McClung - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrank Perconte - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRay Skully - Golf Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuck Taylor - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEd Tipper - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFred Trenck - C-47 pilot, 441st Troop Carrier Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarvin Wolfe - Item Company, 501st PIR, 101st Airborne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH. 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Vehicle exhaust, gun smoke, and burning vegetation choke the air as Japanese artillery and mortars pound the pre-sighted beaches. Machine gun bullets rip across the sand as Eugene Sledge, in his baptism of fire, trails veteran R.V. Burgin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSent to capture Peleliu’s airfield from an enemy of unknown strength, the men of K-3-5 and their brothers of the 1st Marine Division know they are in the fight of their lives. But, for now, only one thought echoes through their minds:\u003cem\u003e Get off the beach!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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Burgin (depicted in the scene), Dan Lawler, Sterling Mace, Jim Burke, and Jim McEnery. From M-Company (3\/5) is flamethrower operator Charles \"Red\" Womack, shown in Ep.7 of \"The Pacific.\" Includes two photos taken on Peleliu, a 1st Marine Div. patch, and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVICTORY EDITION - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ac0000;\"\u003eLOW SUPPLY! Less than 30 remain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e500 limited-edition prints, signed by Matt Hall and 2 Peleliu veterans whose units were shown in \u003cem\u003eThe Pacific\u003c\/em\u003e mini-series: R.V. Burgin, the squad leader of Sledge \u0026amp; SNAFU Shelton, and Jim Young, who served with Leckie \u0026amp; Phillips in H-Company. Includes two photos showing Marines on Peleliu, a 1st Marine Div. patch and a COA with \"History Behind the Art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTIST PROOFS - \u003cspan\u003eSold Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e160 limited-edition prints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER EDITIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA canvas giclee edition may be released. A Signer Proof edition exists, not-for-sale. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Off the Beach!\" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Anderson, Jim Burke,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eR.V. 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Ten days after landing on the island’s bloody beaches, they enjoy a brief respite from the fighting and the heat. In the days prior, they helped capture this very landing strip, the campaign’s main objective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut, in the distant Umurbrogol Hills, the battle has entered a terrifying new dimension. There, in the island’s “dreadful ridges” as Eugene Sledge called them, savage, cave-to-cave combat ensues. Soon, the men of K-3-5 will fight there, but not before enjoying this moment off the line.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9c0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? 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Marine heroes from The Pacific mini-series: Sid Phillips, R.V. Burgin, Jim Young, Jim Burke and T.I. Miller. Pilots who flew off Guadalcanal: Torpedo 8's Gene Hanson (2 Navy Crosses) and Wildcat pilot Sam Folsom (flew with Joe Foss). Army P-51 pilot J.J. Inman (23rd FG) and soldier Jesse Boyd (43rd ID). Sailor Jim Churchill (APA-16) and Marine Raider Marlin Groft (Battle of Bloody Ridge). Includes a \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e with \"History Behind the Art,\" a Pacific War campaign ribbon and photos representing the start\/end of the Pacific War and VJ-Day.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVICTORY EDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e450 limited-edition prints, signed by John Shaw and 8 veterans: Corsair pilots Lyle Bradley (VMF-123), Bob Brunson (VFN-101), Bill Lucas (VMF-224) \u0026amp; Darrell Smith (VMF-312), Marines R.V. 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Thurman “T.I.” Miller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT.I. Miller enlisted in the Marines prior to WWII, making him part of the \"Old Breed.\" Assigned to K-Company (K-3-5), he fought on Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePfc. Sidney Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt age 17, Sid was fighting on Guadalcanal as part of H-Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division (H-2-1), the same unit as Robert Leckie. Sid was featured in \"The War\" and in \"The Pacific.\" He's the author of \"You'll Be Sor-ree!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoy Gerlach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGerlach fought at Guadalcanal and Cape Gloucester with H-Company (H-2-1), the same unit as fellow H-Company Marines Robert Leckie and Sid Phillips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSgt. James Young\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA three Campaign veteran, Young served as in the Mortar Platoon with H-Company (H-2-1). Young fought alongside fellow H-Company Marines Robert Leckie and Sid Phillips on Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSgt. Richard Greer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a machine gunner with D-Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (D-1-7), Greer fought on Guadalcanal. A close friend of John Basilone, Greer was tasked with re-writing the first draft of Basilone’s Medal of Honor citation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCpl. 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While his forewarning went unheeded, Lockard had provided an early alert of the Pearl Harbor attack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Lt. Russell Gackenbach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs navigator on the B-29 “Necessary Evil” as part of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Composite Group, Gackenbach’s B-29 accompanied the “Enola Gay” as the photo plane on the August 1945 Hiroshima atomic bomb mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd Lt. 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Atop volcanic Mt. Suribachi, Marines of the 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Regiment, 5th Marine Division, hoist the first American flag over Iwo Jima. As Old Glory breaks the skyline, a tremendous roar of shouts and whistles will emerge from the Marines on the beaches and the sailors at sea. Later, this flag will be lowered and a replacement raised. Although a photo of the second flag would be cherished by the home front, the first flag belonged to the heroes of Iwo Jima.\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/5887\/0067\/files\/star.gif?v=1592606191\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9e0000;\"\u003eWant to know \"who\" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehipping added in checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print size: 32\" x 22.5\" \u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/\/\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eships rolled in a tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGALLERY EDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNon-limited-edition, signed by artist Ron Stark. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMAIN EDITION -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9b0000;\"\u003eResale, in mint condition!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSold out more than a decade ago, this highly-sought-after Main Edition is from an edition of 300 limited-edition prints, signed by artist Ron Stark and two Marines who fought on Iwo Jima. Signing are: Chuck Lindberg (5th Marine Division), who helped raise the first flag and is pictured in the scene along with bonus signer Don Whipple (5th Marine Division), forward artillery observer, who witnessed the flag being raised. Included are two photos of Chuck Lindberg on Iwo, a replica 5th Marine Div. patch (Chuck's unit) and a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Iwo Jima, the First Flag\" includes editions hand-signed by WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click \"editions\" to see which veterans signed which prints. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHUCK LINDBERG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Chuck Lindberg enlisted in the Marine Corps after the attack on Pearl Harbor. He volunteered to join the Marine Raiders, an elite special operations group. He trained with Carlson's Raiders before deploying with the unit to Midway and the New Hebrides island group. On one of his initial sea deployments Lindberg served as a guard on a destroyer that fought and sunk a Japanese submarine. During that fight Lindberg stayed on deck and assisted the destroyer's depth charge crew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis first land combat took place in November 1942 on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, where he participated in the famous \"long patrol,\" a 31-day Raiders' foray behind Japanese lines. He next fought in the Bougainville campaign in November 1943. Following that battle, on the return trip to the states, he befriended combat veteran Ira Hayes, who like Lindberg had been reassigned to the new Marine 5th Division.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn February 19th, 1945, Lindberg, now a flamethrower operator, and his fellow Marines of 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Regiment landed with the fifth wave on Iwo Jima. Two days later, Lindberg earned the Silver Star when he participated in a major assault against pillboxes and blockhouses at the base of Mount Suribachi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe following morning, February 23rd, Lindberg and the other survivors of the 3rd Platoon, secured the top of Mount Suribachi. Lindberg then became part of Marine Corps legend when he and five other Marines raised a pipe with an attached American flag to cheers of Marines \u0026amp; sailors on the island below and on the ships anchored nearby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3rd Platoon moved to the northern front to continue the fight on February 27th. Two days later on March 1st, Lindberg would leave the battle with a serious arm wound. Famed author and Iwo Jima veteran Richard Wheeler said, \"he withdrew from the field shaking the fist of his good arm at the concealed sniper.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing stateside recovery from his wound, Lindberg was discharged from the Marines on January 16, 1946 after over five years of service. His awards include four battle stars for action at Midway, Guadalcanal, Bougainville and Iwo Jima. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKENNETH ESPENES\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKenneth Espenes enlisted in the Marines at age 17 on February 14, 1944, several months short of his high school graduation. Following boot camp he was assigned to Easy Company, 28th Regiment, 5th Marines at Camp Pendelton. As a rifleman with the 3rd Platoon he was wounded on the first day of battle on Iwo Jima by a mortar round. He recovered in time to join the 40-man patrol to the top of Suribachi. He guarded the group with his BAR and watched Lindberg and his platoon mates raise the first flag on what he described as a \"very windy day.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDays later, during the 3rd Platoon's fierce battle for Motoyama airfield on March 1st, he was wounded for the second time with a rifle bullet to his right knee. Removed from the island, he later recovered and re-joined what remained of his unit at Camp Tarawa in Hawaii. He participated in the occupation of Japan. Espenes remained in the Marine Reserves after the war and later volunteered for active duty, giving up his disability, during the Korean War. He served as a Staff Sergeant with an artillery unit near Pusan, South Korea. He retired from the Marines in 1956.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEITH WELLS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eJohn Keith Wells enlisted in the Marines in March 1942. He graduated from Marine Officer's School in April 1943 and Marine Parachute Training School in August 1943. Following deployment on Guadalcanal with the First Marine Regiment in December 1943 he was assigned to the 5th Marine Division at Camp Pendelton. In August 1944 he took command of the 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Marines. He led the charge against the formidable defenses at the base of Mount Suribachi on February 21, 1945. Twice wounded in that attack, Lt. Wells earned the Navy Cross. His citation would state, \"by his leadership and indomitable fighting spirit, 1st Lt Wells contributed materially to the destruction of at least twenty-five Japanese emplacements . . ..\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvacuated from the battlefield, he would later escape his hospital ship to rejoin his unit on the crest of Suribachi following the flag raising. Wells commanded the 3rd platoon until it was ordered to the northern part of island. Despite his requests, LTC Chandler Johnson refused to let Wells go with his men and he again turned command of the 3rd platoon over to Sgt. Ernest \"Boots\" Thomas, who was killed several days later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was Wells, a fellow paratrooper, whom Ira Hayes requested a meeting with to seek advice when the Marine Corps requested that he return to the states for the war bond tour. Wells recalled in his memoir \u003cem\u003eIwo Jima, Give Me Fifty Marines Not Afraid to Die\u003c\/em\u003e, \"With the invasion of Japan, [The Big Show] looming I felt this would be the last chance he would have to see his parents and his beloved reservation.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWells is still celebrated in the Marine Corps as the leader of what is believed to be the \"most decorated platoon to fight in a single engagement in the history of the Marine Corps.\" He retired from the Marine Corps Reserves in 1959 with the rank of Major.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1949 Academy Award Winning movie, \u003cem\u003eSands of Iwo Jima\u003c\/em\u003e, John Wayne's character, Sergeant Stryker, was an amalgamation of the 3rd platoon's Sgt. Ernest \"Boots\" Thomas and Wells. In Clint Eastwood's recent movie, \u003cem\u003eFlags of Our Fathers\u003c\/em\u003e, Wells' was depicted as a fictional \"Lt. 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Two days after D-Day on Iwo Jima, Wheeler would be severely wounded as he participated in the 3rd Platoon’s assault at the base of Mount Suribachi. He was evacuated to a hospital ship where he received treatment over two weeks before being transported home. Six months later, Wheeler was medically discharged from the Marine Corps in 1945.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his post WWII years, Wheeler would establish himself as a celebrated history author. Among the more than 15 titles he wrote were two accounts of his and Easy Company’s battles on Iwo Jima. Titled The Bloody Battle for Suribachi \u0026amp; Iwo, Wheeler’s books are enjoyed to this day by historians and enthusiasts across the globe. Author James Bradley wrote in Flags of Our Fathers that \"If you read one book about the battle of Iwo Jima, this is the one (The Bloody Battle for Suribachi).\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJAMES RIGNEY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJames \"Jim\" Rigney enlisted in the Navy on March 31, 1944 and soon after volunteered for the Marines. Following boot camp at Paris Island he was assigned to the 31st Replacement Battalion of the 5th Division at Camp Pendelton. On D-Day at Iwo Jima, Rigney stormed ashore in the initial assault, working amidst the carnage at the beaches until he was assigned as a rifleman to Easy Company's 3rd Platoon on March 5th.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe fought with the unit to Kitano Point where he was severely wounded by a mortar blast on March 22nd, which caused a loss of sight. Evacuated to a hospital ship he later recovered sight in one eye. Pfc. Rigney was forced to leave the Marines to complete his recovery stateside in July 1945. To this day he is proud of his service, especially his association with the famed 3rd Platoon, Easy Company, 28th Regiment, 5th Marines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWILLIAM WAYNE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Bridger, Montana, Wayne volunteered for the Marines in January 1944 at a processing center in St. Louis, MO. Fellow Marine John Scheperle was also one of the six men to enter the service that day. Following boot camp in San Diego he was assigned to the newly formed 5th Marine Division at Camp Pendleton. He soon found himself in the 3rd Platoon, of Easy Company, as a BAR gunner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy “some miracle” Wayne escaped serious injury in the D-Day landing on Iwo Jima and during the initial crossing of the island on the second day. His luck ran out when was seriously wounded in the heroic charge of the 3rd Platoon against the Japanese fortifications at the base of Mount Suribachi. Evacuated to a hospital ship for treatment of his leg wounds he eventually completed his recovery in Hawaii and would participate in the occupation of Japan. Wayne was discharged from the Marines in May 1946 at the rank of Sergeant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChuck Lindberg and the first flag raising on Iwo Jima appear in the celebrated film, \"Flags of Our Fathers,\" by Clint Eastwood. 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Against this opposition, Easy Company’s ranking officer, 1st Lt. Richard Winters, led 12 paratroopers. Normally 120 men strong, Easy Company had been scattered about Normandy that morning during the 1:30 a.m. paradrop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt approximately 8:30 a.m., Winters deployed his men for a “double envelopment” assault on the westernmost cannon. On cue, Lt. Buck Compton, Platoon Sgt. Bill Guarnere, and Pvt. Don Malarkey attacked from the gun’s front-right. Winters, Cpl. Joe Toye, Cpl. Robert Wynn, and Pvt. Gerald Lorraine, a jeep driver from battalion HQ, simultaneously attacked the first gun from its front-left. While the assault teams created a pincer, the .30-caliber machine gun crews of Pvts. John Plesha, Walter Hendrix, Cleveland Petty, and Joe Liebgott kept the Germans pinned down with fire from head-on. From the cannon’s left flank, Platoon Sgt. Carwood Lipton and Sgt. Mike Ranney provided covering fire; Lipton even climbed a tree for a better field of view. 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