German
tanks in signed limited edition art prints of Tiger, Kingtiger and Panther tanks
ausf D, in military art prints showing Panther tank commanders, Ernst
Barkmann and art prints of Panthers in action with 2nd SS Panzer division,
5th SS Panzer division and Army Group B.
The
Konigstiger with its high level of armour and firepower, was without doubt
the heaviest operational German tank, which had no equivalent in the
allied tank armoury. First ordered in January 1943 with the
prototype appearing in October 1943. It was planned to have
the Henschel factory building 140 King Tigers a month, but by the end of
the war there was only a total of 487 built
The Tiger I (PZKPFW VI AUSF E ) was
built by Henschel. and a total of 1354 tanks were built in its two year
production period. August 1942 until August 1944. This very large and
heavy tank (57 tonnes) took 300,000 man hours to build which was twice the
man hours it took to build a Panther.
First used n the Russian front with
502nd Schwere Panzerabteilung and was moved to Mga which
was close to Leningrad on the 29th August 1942
The Tiger first saw service in North Africa
with the 501st Schwere panzer Abteilung at the end of 1942 , in time
to take part in the Battle for Tunisia.
To deal with the threat of the Russian
T34 tanks on the Russian front it became imperative to design and
built a heavier tank for the German Army. After examining captured Russian
tanks, It was agreed that while the construction and design of
a new heavy 6-0 ton tank the Tiger was built a smaller but
effective 35 ton tank shod be also built. This gave berth to the
panther.
.The German thoughts on Tank development
during the mid 1930's was based on the requirement of one light Tank and
one Medium tank. In 1935 various german Companies were given the
development contracts for the new medium tankthe PanzerKampfwagen PZKpFW III
Ausf J which had a total of 2,616 tanks built between March 1941 and July
1942. 650 .
The
Sturmgeshutz IV assault gun was produced from December 1943, on the
PzKpfw IV chassis. they were built upto March 1945. and a total of over
1100 were built. They were armed with a 75mm StuK 40 L/48 gun. it
was protected with frontal armour of 80mm . but this was increased by the
use of concrete slabs in front of the driver compartment. It carried
63 rounds The Stug IV became the most effective tank destroyer in
the German army
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The Last Battle, Berlin, 30th April 1945 by David Pentland.
Unterscharfurher Karl-Heinz Turk of the Schwere SS Panzerabteilung 503, in one of the units few remaining Kingtigers, defends the Potsdammer Platz along with elements of the Munchberg Division against the rapidly encroaching Soviet forces.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Signed limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm)
. Price £135.00
Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signature series edition of 25 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Erwin Kressmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canva prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1179
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Defence of the Reichstag, Berlin, 1st May 1945 by David Pentland.
On the 30th April, Untersharfuhrer Georg Diers and his crew of tank 314, were ordered to take up a defensive position at the Reichstag buildings. This was one of only two remaining King Tigers belonging to Heavy SS Tank Battalion 503 in Berlin. By that evening they had knocked out about 30 T34s, and the following day led a successful counterattack against the Kroll Opera House directly opposite the Reichstag. Their efforts though, merely postponed the inevitable and by the end of the day the order was given to abandon the position and prepare to break out of Berlin.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Gerhard Fischer Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Gerhard Fischer.
Erwin Kressmann Knights Cross signature series edition (2) of 25 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Erwin Kressmann.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1109
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Kampfgruppe Peiper by David Pentland.
Oberssturmbannfuhrer Jochim Peiper, commander of the armoured spearhead of 1st SS Panzer Division, in conference with some of the officers of other units under his command. Aside form men and tanks of his own division, these included King tigers of the 501st heavy tank battalion and paratroops of 1st battalion, 9th Fallschrimjager regiment.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Gerhard Fischer Knights Cross signature series edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Gerhard Fischer.
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 25 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0846
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Finale at Arnhem, Holand, 24th September 1944 by David Pentland.
In the predawn light the last Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger II (Kingtigers) of 2nd Company 506th Heavy Tank Battalion, drive south across the Arnhem bridge to prepare for the upcoming counter-attack to retake Elst and the Nymegen road bridge.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 25 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1104
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Tigers in the Mist by David Pentland.
King Tigers of Kampfgruppe von Rosen, 3rd Company Heavy Tank Battalion 503, preparing to move out from the Tisza bridgehead to counter Soviet pressure on German forces attacking to the northwest at Debrecen during the first battles to defend the Hungarian capital of Budapest.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0794
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Prepare to Ram, Operation Goodwood, normandy, 18th July 1944 by David Pentland.
While probing forward near Cagny on the initial day of the Goodwood offensive, Lt John Gorman, a troop commander of 2nd Armoured Battalion, Irish Guards, suddenly found himself confronted by a Tiger II and three Tiger Is of the elite 503rd Heavy Tank Battalion. Supported by only one other Sherman, and aware that their 75mm guns would be ineffective against such monsters, he gave the order to his driver to ram the King tiger. Gormans tank Ballyragget succeeded in colliding with its target before the Tigers 88mm gun could be brought to bear on his Sherman, and with both tanks immobilised the crews quickly abandoned their tanks. Lt. Gorman, however, was not finished and making his way off the field, he returned shortly afterwards with a Sherman Firefly, to finish off the stricken Tiger II and one of the Tiger Is. For this action he was awarded the Military Cross, and his driver L/Cpl Baron the Military Medal.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm) Signed by Lt John Gorman. Price £135.00
150 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 signed by Lt John Gorman. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £105.00 Signed by Lt John Gorman.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1026
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Konigstiger Ausf B by Randall Wilson.
With assault troops on board, a king tiger from Schwere Panzer Abteilung 511 leads a Jagdpanther down a morning misty road May 1945.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Gerhard Fischer Knights Cross signature series edition of 10 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Gerhard Fischer.
Alfred Rubbel Knights Cross signature edition of 25 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1550 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Alfred Rubbel.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £440.00
Original painitng by Randall Wilson. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £2800.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1501
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Konigstiger by Randall Wilson.
Panzer Ampfwagen VI Ausf B.
Signed edition. Image size 26.5 inches x 15.5 inches (64cm x 39cm). Price £45.00
Signed limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26.5 inches x 15.5 inches (64cm x 39cm). Price £95.00
ITEM CODE B0002
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Ardennes Offensive by Nicolas Trudgian.
As 1944 drew to a close, Hitler made his final gamble of the war, mounting a massive strike force aimed at splitting the Allies forces advancing upon Germany. His armour, supported from the air, would rip through the Ardennes to Antwerp, capture the Allied fuel supplies, and cut off all the opposing forces to the north. Hitlers commanders were dubious of the outcome but nevertheless obeyed orders, and the operation was launched on 16th December. Allied intelligence had discounted any German counter-offensive and the initial wave, comprising 8 Panzer divisions, took the Allied forces completely by surprise. A parachute drop of English-speaking German soldiers in American uniforms behind the assault zone added to the confusion. Advancing some 30 miles, and almost in sight of the River Meuse, by 26th December the SS Panzers had ground to a halt with empty fuel tanks, and were at the mercy of Allied counter-attacks. By 16th January the German penetration was repulsed and Hitlers beloved Panzer units retreated in tatters. The Fuhrers last gamble had failed. Fw190s of JG1 provide close support to the 9th SS Panzer Division, as they spearhead Germanys final major offensive of World War II. Seen advancing on the 82nd Airborne Division, the King Tiger tanks, with the aid of Luftwaffe ground-attack fighters, drive the Americans back through the snowy fields of the Ardennes on Christmas Day, 1944. It was the last, short-lived and ultimately unsuccessful advance made by the German forces during World War II.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm). Price £160.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Helmut Bennemann, Oberstleutnant Hans Lutz, Leutnant Siegfried Muller and Oberst Eberhard Stephan.
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm). Price £230.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Helmut Bennemann, Oberstleutnant Hans Lutz, Leutnant Siegfried Muller, Oberst Eberhard Stephan and Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld.
Limited edition of 75 publishers proofs. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm). Price £210.00 Signed by Oberstleutnant Helmut Bennemann, Oberstleutnant Hans Lutz, Leutnant Siegfried Muller, Oberst Eberhard Stephan and Oberst Herbert Ihlefeld.
Nicolas Trudgian Promotional Flyer. A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm) . Price £1.50
ITEM CODE DHM2466
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The Tigers Roar, Malinava, Latvia, July 22nd 1944 by David Pentland.
1st Lieutenant Otto Carius commanding 2nd Company of the 502nd heavy tank Battalion, with eight Tigers, advanced towards the village of Malinava (a northern suburb of Dunaburg) , to halt the Russian advance. Following a reconnaissance Lieutenant Otto Carius explained his plan to take the village. He decided to attack using only two tanks because there was only one narrow road leading to the village. Six Tigers therefore remained in the reserve while Lt Carius and Lt. Albert Kerschers (one of the most decorated commanders of sPzAbt 502) tanks moved towards the village. Speed was the essence and afterwards, Otto Carius recalls that the entire battle did not last more than 20 minutes. in this short time, Carius and Kerscher knocked out 17 of the new JS-1 Stalin and 5 T-34 tanks. Following this he deployed 6 of his tanks in an ambush against the remainder of the Soviet tank battalion advancing toward him, unaware of their lead companies demise. Surprise was complete and a further 28 tanks were destroyed along with their supporting trucks and vehicles, the complete battalion had been wiped out for no loss.
Signed Limited Edition of 200 Giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artists proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £180.00
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £60.00
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £45.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £3000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1422
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Wittmann at Villers Bocage, Normandy, 0900 hrs, June 13th 1944 by David Pentland.
While other Tigers of his command struck northwest and decimated the tanks and half tracks of the Sharpshooters and Rifle Brigade parked along the road towards point 213 and Caen, Haupsturmfuhrer Michel Wittmann attacked on his own to the south east. Driving his panzer into the village of Villers Bocage. he proceeded to destroy the Stuart and Cromwell tanks of Viscount Arthur Cranleys 4th County of London Yeomanry the Sharpshooters RHQ. Although subsequently immobilized in the village center, the battle between the British 7th Armoured Division Desert Rats and Wittmanns 101st Heavy Tank Battalion continued for a full day, and blunted the British threat to the German line.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM1274
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