Military art
prints of the Sherman Tank by David Pentland. Sherman Tanks
in historical military prints by military tank artist David Pentland.
Sherman tanks of the 46th Royal Tank Regiment shown with 1st Battalion
Irish Guards at Anzio. and the 79th Armoured Division on Sword beach,
D-Day.
Night Drive to Manhay, Barkmann in the Ardennes, 24th December 1944 by David Pentland.
Oberscharfuhrer Ernst Barkmann in Panther 401 accidentally found himself as the spearhead of the 2nd SS Panzer Divisions night assault on the crossroads at Manhay. Initially mistaking a lone Sherman of US 7th Armoured Division as that of his own commander, he pulled alongside the enemy tank, and only realised his mistake when he noticed its unusual red interior lights. In a brief close quarter fight he managed to destroy the M4 with the Panthers anti-personnel mortar (Panzergranate) He then proceeded along the moonlit forest roads past a succession of surprised American units to Manhay and on towards Liege, having left several destroyed vehicles in his wake. His appearance caused havoc in the US defences, culminating in a rout.
Item Code : DHM1294
Night Drive to Manhay, Barkmann in the Ardennes, 24th December 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
St Mere Eglise, Normandy, 8th June 1944. M4 Sherman tank of 70th tank battalion from Utah beach push inland to link up with U.S. Paratroops of the 505th PIR, 82nd All American Airborne Division.
Item Code : DP0207
Here Come the Cavalry by David Pentland. - Editions Available
The Death of Wittmann, St Aignan de Cramesnil, France, 8th August 1944 by David Pentland.
Following an astonishing night march, the tanks of 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry and men of 1st Battalion Black Watch found themselves ensconced in the village of St. Aignan de Cramesnil some 4 miles behind German lines. Shortly after noon a small group of Tiger I tanks were spotted advancing north by 3 Troop, A Squadron. Some minutes later Captain Boardman arrived in his Sherman I and when the enemy were within 800 yards he gave the order to open fire. The first two shots by the troops Firefly brewed up the rearmost target. After moving to a new position Trooper Joe Ekins fired again, knocking out a second Tiger. Finally he turned his attention to the remaining tank, destroying it with two more rounds. Unknown to the British tankmen at the time it is now believed that the last Tiger was that of the top German tank ace Hauptsturmfurher Michael Wittmann.
Item Code : DHM1539
The Death of Wittmann, St Aignan de Cramesnil, France, 8th August 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
D-Day, Sword Beach, Normandy 1944 by David Pentland.
After suppressing the initial German defences, the Sherman Crab flail tank of Lance Sgt Johnson, 3 Troop C Squadron the 22nd Dragoons, 79th Armoured Division, clears a path through a minefield to allow tanks of 27th Armoured Brigade, and men of 3rd Infantry Division to breakout from the beaches. Fire support from surviving Sherman DD (amphibious) tanks of 13th /18th Hussars (QMO), proved invaluable in the initial push towards Caen
Item Code : DHM1311
D-Day, Sword Beach, Normandy 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
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 busters, carpet layers, and amphibious tanks.
Item Code : DHM1839
Gold Beach, Normandy, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
Original painting, oil on canvas by David Pentland. Full Item Details
Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)
Artist : David Pentland
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Anzio, Italy, February 1944 by David Pentland.
Replacements from 1st Battalion Irish Guards and Sherman tanks of the 46th Royal Tank Regiment move through the debris of Anzio town towards their jump-off positions for the Battle of Campoleone Station.
Item Code : DHM0791
Anzio, Italy, February 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
Operation Cobra, Normandy, 28th July 1944 by David Pentland.
After almost two months Sherman tanks and armoured infantry of the US 2nd Armoured Division eventually broke through the German defences south-west of St Lo. Pushing aside the shattered remnants of Panzer Lehr Division, their rapid advance forced a general German retreat. This would ultimately spell disaster for the German armies in France.
Item Code : DP0018
Operation Cobra, Normandy, 28th July 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
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.
Item Code : DHM1026
Prepare to Ram, Operation Goodwood, normandy, 18th July 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
Colomby-Sur-Thaon, Normandy, 11th June 1944. British Sherman MkII's of 4th Armoured Brigade, enjoy a tea break prior to being sent to support Canadian troops against an expected German attack. The Brigade consisted of the 2nd Dragoon Guards The Scots Greys, 3rd County of London Yeomanry The Sharpshooters, and the 44th Royal Tank Regiment.
Original painting, oil on canvas by David Pentland. Full Item Details
Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)
Artist : David Pentland
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D-Day, Sword Beach. Normandy 1944 by David PentlandAfter suppressing the initial German defences, a Sherman "
Crab" flail tank of the 22nd Dragoons, 79th Armoured
Division, clears a path through a minefield to allow tanks of 27th
armoured Brigade, and men of 3rd Infantry Division to breakout
from the beaches. Fire support from surviving Sherman DD (amphibious)
tanks of 13th /`18th Hussars (QMO), proved invaluable in the initial
push towards Caen
The Death of Wittmann, St
Aignan de Cramesnil, France, 8th August 1944 by David Pentland.Following
an astonishing night march, the tanks of 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry
and men of 1st Battalion Black Watch found themselves ensconced in the
village of St. Aignan de Cramesnil some 4 miles behind German
lines. Shortly after noon a small group of Tiger I tanks were
spotted advancing north by 3 Troop, A Squadron. Some minutes later
Captain Boardman arrived in his Sherman I and when the enemy were within
800 yards he gave the order to open fire. The first two shots by
the troops Firefly brewed up the rearmost target. After moving to
a new position Trooper Joe Ekins fired again, knocking out a second
Tiger. Finally he turned his attention to the remaining tank,
destroying it with two more rounds. Unknown to the British tankmen
at the time it is now believed that the last Tiger was that of the top
German tank ace Hauptsturmfurher Michael Wittmann.
Anzio, Italy, February 1944 by David Pentland
Replacements from 1st Battalion Irish Guards and Sherman tanks of the
46th Royal Tank Regiment move through the debris of Anzio town towards
their jump-off positions for the Battle of Campoleone Station.
"Prepare to Ram", Operation Goodwood, Normandy,
18th July 1944 by David Pentland
Chris has produced a wealth of impressive paintings from the Napoleonic War, American Civil War, English Civil War, and a variety of Portraits of Great Military Leaders, He also has produced superb paintings of Pirates, a particular favourite of his. Chris studied at Berkshire College of Art 1966 - 1970 and then worked for Halas and Batchelor as a background artist. In the golden age of book cover illustration Chris made the Gunslinger, Crow and Herne series his own. To this day the shelves of high street booksellers are full of his work. Perhaps his best known popular pieces are in the now famous Jorvik Centres paintings which form the focus of the exhibitions promotion and won a travel industry award. In recent years his best work has been paintings, such as SPQR, Anne Bonny, Mary Reid and Calico Jack Rakam and Blackbeard in Damnation Seize My Soul. His super realistic style, using oils, brilliantly reflects the techniques, passion and depth of the old masters. He has a particular love of portraiture, which his portraits of Wellington and William of Orange certainly reflect, along with others from the English Civil War, his love of the subject. He is also fascinated by the awful romance of weaponry and war. Chris uses traditional Dutch paints made today, as in 1664, and is meticulous in his research and attention to detail, so scarce in our modern throw away society. Sir Anthony Van Dyke, William Dobson, Sir Peter Lely and Fortunio Matania played a vital part in his formative years. He also is much influenced by Meissonier and De Neuville.
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