The Long Road to Kharkov by David Pentland. (P) SHN152 thus ending an illustrious combat

thus ending an illustrious combat career comprising 550 combat missions and 57 aerial victories

Image size 24 inches x 16 inches (61cm x 41cm)

and at 1541

Antique print

5 inches (62cm x 30cm) Entire sheet shown in image

The Long Road to Kharkov by David Pentland. (P) SHN152 thus ending an illustrious combatDHM6335P. The Long Road to Kharkov by David Pentland. Kharkov, Russia, February March 1943. After abandoning Rostov and Kharkov in the face of the Soviet Winter Offensive, Field Marshal Erich von Manstein set about the recapture of both. Among those taking part in the ensuing counterattack was the newly promoted tank gunner Ernst Barkmann, of 2nd Company 2nd SS Panzer Grenadier Division, who had just been given command of his own Panzer III. Original