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January 13, 1945: When Darrell “Shifty” Powers hunted squirrels as a boy, he never knew his sharpshooting would someday save lives. Now, during Easy Company’s assault on Foy, Belgium, he’ll rely on everything he’s learned. A German sniper is at work. At first, Shifty saw just a cloud of breath. The sniper was around a corner, lying in wait. But this time when the enemy shows himself, Shifty is ready. His M1 barks, and his comrades press on. Only later will one find the sniper with a hole in his forehead, leading the witness to declare: “You know, it just doesn’t pay to be shootin’ at Shifty when he’s got a rifle.” 
Valor Studios wishes to extend our special thanks to the family of Shifty Powers for their support of this project.
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VICTORY EDITION - Only a small number left with Shifty's autograph!
100 limited-edition prints, includes the autographs of five 101st Airborne heroes who defended Bastogne: Shifty Powers (signature card), Frank Perconte (signature card), Brad Freeman (signature card), Michael Camasso (502nd PIR), and George Mullins (327th GIR). Includes 101st & 506th patches, photos of Shifty, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by artist Larry Selman.
MAIN EDITION
100 limited-edition prints. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by artist Larry Selman.
PUBLISHER PROOFS - SOLD OUT
100 limited-edition prints including the autographs of 11 Battle of the Bulge veterans, two photos, patches, a .30 caliber casing recovered in the Ardennes, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by artist Larry Selman.
OTHER EDITIONS
Signer Proofs and Artist Proofs exist. A canvas giclee edition may be released.
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"The Sharpshooter" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII airborne heroes! Signers vary print by print. Click the "EDITIONS" tab to see who signed which prints.
Buck Compton
Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), officer, veteran of D-Day and the battle of Carentan, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, Silver Star, author of "Call of Duty."
Brad Freeman
Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day and the battle of Carentan, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, wounded in attack on Foy. Part of the 2nd Platoon's mortar squad under Don Malarkey & Bill Guarnere.
"Wild Bill" Guarnere
Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day, fought at Brecourt Manor and Carentan, jumped on Market Garden, heavily wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. Silver Star recipient and co-author of "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends."
Babe Heffron
Arrived in England at time of D-Day, assigned to Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne) shortly after Normandy. Jumped on Market Garden and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Co-author of "Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends."
Clancy Lyall
Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Abn.), D-Day, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, wounded three times including being bayonetted at Carentan. Featured in David Webster's book "Parachute Infantry" & subject of the book "Silver Eagle."
Don Malarkey
Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day and the battle of Carentan, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, Bronze Star w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Author of "Easy Company Soldier."
Al Mampre
101st medic, "Toccoa" man, helped prep paratroopers for D-Day. Joined Easy Company (506th PIR) for Market Garden & Battle of the Bulge. Saved the life of Lt. Brewer, shot by a sniper. The same sniper would wound Al.
Dan McBride
F-Company, 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne. Jumped into Normandy on D-Day. Earned three purple hearts: shot in the arm during the fighting in Carentan, wounded by a mortar in Holland and hit by shrapnel in the Bulge.
Earl McClung
Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day and the battle of Carentan, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge & beyond. 3rd Platoon's First Scout & possibly the first American to reach the Eagle's Nest.
Bob Noody
F-Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne. Jumped on D-Day. Destroyed a tank with his bazooka during the fighting at Carentan where he was wounded. Later fought in Holland and the Bulge, where he was wounded again, this time at Foy.
Darrell "Shifty" Powers
Easy Company (506th PIR, 101st Airborne), veteran of D-Day and the battle of Carentan, Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge & beyond. 3rd Platoon's renowned sharpshooter and subject of Larry's painting.
Ed Tipper
Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne. Bazooka man, jumped on D-Day. Heavily wounded by a mortar during the battle for Carentan.
Fred Trenck
C-47 pilot, 301st Squadron of the 441st Troop Carrier Group. On the D-Day drop, Fred piloted his C-47 "Pee Wee" and earned the admiration of the 101st Airborne paratroopers he was carrying for giving them a smooth drop. He later dropped paratroopers into Holland and flew the 17th Airborne into the Bulge where they were desperately needed.
