Simon Smith
Canadian Sector - West of Caen - WW2 D-Day Normandy Poster - 35” x 25”
Product Info:
This WW2 poster is 35” x 25” and printed on carbon balanced FSC silk 250gsm paper.
This high-quality military art poster by Simon Smith portrays Canadian troops just west of Caen after disabling a German Panther tank.
Historical Context:
On June 6, 1944 - D-Day, Canadian troops played a pivotal role in the Allied invasion of Normandy, specifically tasked with capturing Juno Beach. The 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, supported by the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, landed on the shores west of Caen, facing fierce resistance from German defences. Despite heavy casualties, the Canadians successfully secured their beachhead and pushed inland. In the following days and weeks, they continued their advance, contributing significantly to the Battle of Caen, a crucial objective for the Allies. The Canadian sector saw intense combat as they fought to capture Carpiquet Airfield and later engaged in Operation Totalize, which aimed to encircle and liberate Caen. The valour and determination of the Canadian forces in these operations were instrumental in the eventual success of the Normandy Campaign.
Shipping & Delivery
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About the artist
Simon Smith
Simon Smith was born in 1960 into a military family and quickly developed an interest in history and the armed forces. Always a talented artist, he studied Fine Art and Illustration at Art School and, graduating with a First-class degree, worked as a highly successful commercial illustrator. Equally at home painting in traditional oils and using the technologies of digital creation, his pieces are often created using a combination of both processes.
Simon has won numerous awards including the Fine Art Trade Guild’s ‘Nockold’s Trophy’, the Cross and Cockade WW1 ‘Aviation Art Award’, and Flypast magazine’s award for ‘Excellence in Aviation Art’.
