Le Bataille Du Pont D Arcole by Horace Vernet (GL) ART394 and had to be resupplied

and had to be resupplied by air

Image size 7 inches x 11 inches (18cm x 28cm)

Pictured above the beaches of Normandy shortly after D-Day in June 1944

Now leading the group on the Russian Front

HMS Renown by Randall Wilson

Le Bataille Du Pont D Arcole by Horace Vernet (GL) ART394 and had to be resuppliedDHM127GL. Le Bataille Du Pont D Arcole by Horace Vernet. The battle took place on the 17th November 1796, Arcole is a small village in Italy on the Alpine river. Bonaparte, holding the tri colour, urges on his Grenadiers and carries the Bridge of Arcole, thus bringing victory over the Austrians. This episode has passed into French Army Legend but we understand the truth to be. A French Officer cried if you fall we are lost, you shall not go further.