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Battle of Ia Drang Hal Moore Art Print
Battle of Ia Drang Hal Moore Art Print
Lt. Col. Hal Moore at Ia Drang
Huey helicopter of Bruce Crandall
General Hal Moore autographed art print
Hal Moore autographs the prints
Hal Moore and Basil Plumley in Vietnam
Hal Moore with Basil Plumley
Sgt. Major Basil Plumley
General Hal Moore
Bruce Crandall Medal of Honor

First Boots on the Ground by William S. Phillips

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  • EDITIONS
  • SIGNERS

  • November 14, 1965, the Central Highlands of South Vietnam, 10:48 am…As the dry season’s dust waifs skyward, the soldiers of the 7th Cavalry, 1st Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), deploy from UH-1 Hueys of the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion onto Landing Zone X-Ray in the Ia Drang Valley.

    Lt. Col. Hal Moore leads his men as they secure the area and prepare for the arrival of his main force, 450 soldiers strong. Before the day’s end, the men of the 7th Cavalry would engage over 2,000 North Vietnamese Army Regulars in the battle that would epitomize the savagery of the Vietnam War and the bravery of the men who fought it.

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

    Shipping added in checkout // print size: 31" x 19" // giclee size: 38" x 19" // ships rolled in a tube 

  • MAIN EDITION - Resale, in mint-condition!
    Sold out years ago, this extremely rare Main Edition print is from an edition of 800 limited-edition prints, signed by artist William S. Phillips and 3 veterans of the Battle of Ia Drang, all depicted in the scene: GEN. Hal Moore, SGM. Basil Plumley, and COL. Bruce Crandall (MOH). Includes 7th Cav. Regiment pin, two photos relating to Ia Drang and a Certificate of Authenticity.

    GICLEE EDITION - Resale, please email us to learn more
    Sold out years ago, this ultra-rare canvas giclee is from an edition of 100 museum quality reproductions, each hand-signed on the front in fade-resistant marker by artist William S. Phillips and 5 veterans of the Battle of Ia Drang, all depicted in the scene: Hal Moore, Basil Plumley, Bruce Crandall (MOH), Bob Ouellette and Al Bosse. The canvas is sold unframed, arrives rolled and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. A no-interest payment plan is available upon request. 

  • "First Boots on the Ground" featured editions hand-autographed by some of the heroes of Ia Drang:

    Lt. Gen. Hal Moore
    Lt. Col. Bruce Crandall (MOH),
    Sgt. Major Basil Plumley
    Bob Ouellette
    Al Bosse

$395 USD

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