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Photographic Print : 325th Glider, 504th PIR & Polish Para Memorial, Holland
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325th Glider, 504th PIR & Polish Para Memorial, Holland
The dramatic rusting parachutes, designed by Leo Gerritsen and Henk van Hout, were erected on 17 September 1985. They commemorate the fact that these fields, designated landing area O, were used as the DZs and LZs of the US 325th Glider Infantry, the 504th PIR and later by one battalion of General Sosabowskis 1st Polish Independant Parchute Brigade on 23 September. Originally the parachutes were to be coloured red - for the ammunition that the paras carried, white - for the bandages, blue - for equipment and yellow - for food. The northern element of the 504th that were tasked to take the Grave bridge landed here. That bridge was numbered 11 and bridge 7 at Heumen, Bridge 8 at Malden and bridge 9 at Hatert were also targets but the Germans managed to blow 8 and 9. The Memorial is at Overasselt just east of the Grave bridge. Date: 2001
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© Holts Battlefield Collection / Mary Evans
1985 2001 Commemorate Dramatic Erected Glider Holland Para Parachutes Polish Rusting They Designed
10"x10" Photo Print
Experience the history and emotion of the 325th Glider, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and Polish Para Memorial in Holland with our high-quality photographic prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the dramatic rusting parachutes designed by Leo Gerritsen and Henk van Hout. Erected on September 17, 1985, these iconic structures commemorate the historic landing area O, where Allied forces made their daring descent during the liberation of the Netherlands. Bring this poignant piece of military history into your home or office with our premium, museum-grade prints.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 23.6cm (10" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative print captures the rusting parachutes of the 325th Glider Infantry, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), and Polish Para Memorial in Overasselt, Holland. Erected on September 17, 1985, these dramatic parachutes were designed by Leo Gerritsen and Henk van Hout to commemorate the historic landings that took place in these fields during World War II. Designated as landing zones O for the US 325th Glider Infantry, 504th PIR, and later for one battalion of General Sosabowski's 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade, these fields hold significant importance in the annals of military history. Originally, the parachutes were intended to be colored red for the ammunition the paras carried, white for the bandages, blue for equipment, and yellow for food. The northern element of the 504th PIR, tasked with taking the Grave bridge, landed here. Bridge 11 at Grave, bridge 7 at Heumen, bridge 8 at Malden, and bridge 9 at Hatert were all targets, but the Germans managed to blow bridges 8 and 9. The memorial, located just east of the Grave bridge, stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in these lands. The rusting parachutes, now a symbol of history, serve as a poignant reminder of the events that unfolded in this picturesque Dutch countryside over 70 years ago.
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