Peiper's Last Advance
A King Tiger providing cover during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944
Peiper's Last Advance © Nicolas Trudgian
Peiper's Last Advance © Nicolas Trudgian
Description
In this military art print Nicolas Trudgian depicts a scene of what became known as 'The Battle of the Bulge', which was Hitler's last attempt to win back the initiative in the west by smashing towards the Allied lines by the unlikely and difficult route through the Ardennes. Five armoured spearheads, one of which was commanded by the highly regarded Obersturmbannfuhrer Joachim ‘Jochen’ Peiper, were to penetrate these steep and wooded valleys under the cover of poor weather which had brought deep snow.
Although a battle-hardened commander, Peiper soon found the conditions most unsuitable for his heavy armour, especially his prestige but very large 'King Tigers' which were forced to hold back and give cover while more maneuverable tanks went on. After meeting strong opposition from three US Divisions, whose engineers had also quickly destroyed vital bridges ahead of the German advance, Peiper's force soon became scattered. Now fighting a hopeless defensive action and suffering a lack of fuel and ammunition, Peiper was eventually forced to withdraw, on the 23rd December, leaving his King Tigers behind. For Peiper as well as Germany this had been the final advance in the west.
Editions and Signatures
Artist's Special Reserve Edition
- 100 numbered prints, signed by the Artist only.
Ardennes Edition
- 350 Ardennes Edition prints, signed by the Artist, four Knight’s Cross holders and one Iron Cross holder. Erich Rudorffer KCOS, Hans-Ekkehard Bob KC, Hugo Broch KC, Erwin Kressmann KC, Wolfgang Müller IC - SS Tank.
- 10 Ardennes Edition Remarques*, signed by the Artist four Knight’s Cross holders and one Iron Cross holder (as above).
King Tiger Edition
- 170 King Tiger Edition prints, signed by the Artist and thirteen Knight’s Cross holders. Otto Schultz KC, Hugo Broch KC, Kurt Dahlmann KCO, Hans-Ekkehard Bob KC, Erich Rudorffer KCOS, Erwin Kressmann KC, Wilhelm Weidenbrück KCO, Heinz Günther Guderian KC, Norbert Kujacinski KC, Albert Kerscher KCO, Otto Carius KCO, Gerhard Fischer KC,, Willy Bachor KC.
- 15 King Tiger Edition Remarques*, signed by the Artist and thirteen Knight’s Cross holders (as above).
Peiper Tribute Edition
- 5 Peiper Tribute Edition prints (sold out), signed by the above thirteen Knight’s Cross holders of the King Tiger Edition, plus clipped wartime signature of Joachim ‘Jochen’ Peiper.
Canvas Giclée Edition
- 30 Canvas Giclée Edtion. The only opportunity to obtain the full-size canvas reproduction of this painting, individually signed and numbered in paint by the artist. Size when stretched: 36" x 22"
* Each print has a unique original pencil drawing inscribed on it by the Artist, which can be drawn to your own specifications. Drawing size approx. 5" x 2".
When placing your order please specify your drawing requirements or whether you would like Nicolas to design it for you.
As this is a bespoke order please allow up to 4 weeks before shipping.
When placing your order please specify your drawing requirements or whether you would like Nicolas to design it for you.
As this is a bespoke order please allow up to 4 weeks before shipping.
Overall Height ca.
60
cm
Image Height ca.
44
cm
Overall Width ca.
89
cm
Image Width ca.
65
cm
