Storming of Badajoz by Chris Collingwood (AP) SHN618DHM1340AP. Storming of Badajoz by Chris Collingwood. The Storming of the night of April 6th 1812 of Badajoz Castle proved to be Wellingtons bloodiest siege. Depicted here are soldiers of the 88th Connaught Rangers (famously the Devils Own) and part of Pictons 3rd Division, successfully escalading the high walls of the Castle. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 18cm)
Ships depicted
and was the only king to be awarded this title
having released the Upkeep bouncing bomb that would ultimately cause a cascade of water to flood into the valley below
During WW I Germany made very effective use of its U-boat fleet in a campaign which almost resulted in Englands defeat
A dynamic work showing Napoleon mounted on his favourite horse Marengo
drawing enemy fire from the attacking bomber
Of the 622 who set out from Falmouth 169 died
To increase the strength of the US fleet in the Pacific during the critical early months of the war
February 1952
In World War Two he helped to plan the Allied invasion of occupied Europe
Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm)
with Ensign Leonard B Smith USN as co-pilot