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December 24, 1944: Just two days prior, the German forces had demanded the surrender of the 101st Airborne, threatening them with “total annihilation.” In reply came the answer: “Nuts!” Now, another German attack comes, on a frigid morning, the day before Christmas. From the tree line of the Bois Jacques, the Screaming Eagles respond with thunderous firepower and a battle cry—“Hold fast!” At this crucial hour, these young men will give their country the most memorable Christmas gift of all: Victory. Two days later, on December 26, the German siege will be broken and the battle for Bastogne will be won.
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Shipping added in checkout // print size: 31" x 19" // ships rolled in a tube
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MAIN EDITION - Low supply!
200 limited-edition prints, signed by James Dietz and includes the autographs of 5 101st Airborne paratroopers who defended Bastogne. On separate signature cards, perfect to frame under the print, are Band of Brothers heroes Buck Compton and Don Malarkey. Signing on the print are Band of Brothers veteran Rod Strohl, 506th PIR, who fought in the battle depicted, Bert Winzer, 501st PIR, and Michael Camasso, 502nd PIR (bonus signature). Includes a .30 caliber casing recovered in the Ardennes, photos, 101st & 506th patches, and COA with "History Behind the Art."
VICTORY EDITION - Low supply!
190 limited-edition prints, signed by James Dietz and 8 veterans: E-Co. paratroopers Buck Compton, "Wild Bill" Guarnere, Earl McClung, Brad Freeman, Clancy Lyall, and Al Mampre, "Screaming Eagle" hero Jim "Pee Wee" Martin and 1st SSF commando & 101st paratrooper Bert Winzer! Includes a .30 caliber casing recovered in the Ardennes, photos, 101st & 506th patches, and COA with "History Behind the Art."
PUBLISHER PROOF - Resale, in mint-condition!
Sold out years ago, this hard-to-find Publisher Proof is from a limited-edition of 180 prints, signed by James Dietz and 12 WWII veterans: E-Co. paratroopers Buck Compton, "Wild Bill" Guarnere, Don Malarkey, Earl McClung, Brad Freeman, Phil Perugini, Rod Strohl, and Ed Tipper, "Screaming Eagle" heroes John Primerano, Bert Winzer (1st SSF), and Bob Noody, along with C-47 pilot Fred Trenck. Includes a .30 caliber casing recovered in the Ardennes, photos, 101st & 506th patches, and COA with "History Behind the Art."
OTHER EDITIONS
A Valor Studios giclee edition may be released. A Signer Proof edition exists, not-for-sale. An Artist Proof & Gallery Edition exist, signed only by the artist.
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"Hold Fast" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click "editions" to see which veterans signed which prints.
Buck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Brad Freeman - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
"Wild Bill" Guarnere - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Clancy Lyall - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Don Malarkey - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Al Mampre - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Jim "Pee Wee" Martin - George Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Earl McClung - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Bob Noody - Fox Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Phil Perugini - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
John Primerano - HQ, 501st PIR, 101st Airborne
Richard Rohleder - 320th Glider Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne
Rod Strohl - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Ed Tipper - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Fred Trenck - C-47 pilot on D-Day, 441st TCG
Bert Winzer - 1st SSF & George Company, 501st PIR, 101st Airborne
