Gold Beach, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. (B) SIG803 Erich Rudorffer Knights Cross signature

Erich Rudorffer Knights Cross signature series edition of 240 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints

Bullers horsemen protected the front and both flanks of the square

Oberleutnant Rudolf Rudi Pflanz

145 squadron at Westhampnett

As the first rays of dawn broke over Gold Beach on the morning of 6th June 1944

Gold Beach, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. (B) SIG803 Erich Rudorffer Knights Cross signatureDHM1839B. Gold Beach, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. Royal Engineers Churchill AVREs of 6th Assault Regiment, 81st Squadron and DD Shermans of the 4 7th Dragoon Guards. Both units were part of perhaps the most important formation involved in the British and Canadian landings, the 79th Armoured Division or Funnies. Composed of a variety of armoured vehicles, designed to support the beach assault troops, they included mine flails, bunker