Advance to Victory by Nicolas Trudgian

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  • As May 4, 1945 dawns, the end of the war in Europe is near. 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.

    Want to know "who" signed which print edition? Click the EDITIONS tab above.

    Shipping added in checkout // print size: 32" x 22.5" // ships rolled in a tube 

  • MAIN EDITION
    250 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and 2 veterans: P-51 pilot Joe Peterburs who shot down ace Walter Schuck and Band of Brothers paratrooper Babe Heffron. Includes pilot wings, 101st & 506th patches, two photos relating to May 1945, and a Certificate of Authenticity with "History Behind the Art." 

    VICTORY EDITION
    100 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and 7 veterans who fought in Europe during WWII: Band of Brothers paratroopers Earl McClung, Ed Tipper, Clancy Lyall, and Ed Bernat. 101st Airborne paratrooper Lou Vendetti, P-51 pilot Pete Peterson, and 82nd Airborne 4 jump paratrooper Chet Harrington. Includes pilot wings, 101st & 506th patches, two photos relating to May 1945, and a Certificate of Authenticity with "History Behind the Art." 

    PUBLISHER PROOF - Resale, in mint condition!
    Sold 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 & Jack Blickenderfer. Malmedy Survivor Ted Paluch. Luftwaffe Me 262 pilot Jorg Czypionka. Includes pilot wings, 101st & 506th patches, two photos relating to May 1945, and a Certificate of Authenticity with "History Behind the Art." 

    ARTIST PROOF - Sold Out
    160 limited-edition prints, signed by Nicolas Trudgian and 8 veterans

    OTHER EDITIONS
    A Signer Proof edition of 100 prints exists, not-for-sale. An Artist Reserve edition of 30 prints & 30 canvases exists.

  • "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.

    Jack Blickenderfer
    Rifleman, 4th Infantry Division

    Frank Calogero
    Gunner, 5th Armored Division

    Buck Compton
    Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne

    Chet Harrington
    Medic, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne. Made all 4 combat jumps during WWII!

    Babe Heffron
    Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne

    Bob Keck
    Rifleman, 83rd Infantry Division

    Clancy Lyall
    Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne

    Al Mampre
    Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne

    Earl McClung
    Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne

    Chris McEwan
    501st PIR, 101st Airborne, 2 Silver Stars!

    James McLane
    357th Fighter Group P-51 pilot

    Ted Paluch
    Malmedy Massacre Survivor

    Phi Perigini
    Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne

    Joe Peterburs
    20th Fighter Group P-51 pilot. Shot down German ace Walter Schuck.

    Pete Peterson
    78th Fighter Group P-47 & P-51 pilot

    Ed Tipper
    Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne

    Bernie Sledzik
    406th Fighter Group P-47 pilot

    Les Underwood
    3rd Armored Division "Spearhead" Sherman gunner & Pershing commander

    Jorg Czypionka
    JG-300/NJG-11 Bf 109 & Me 262 pilot


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