German defences on Uncle Beach at Salerno were pounded by Naval artillery and rockets with the intention of neutralizing the strongpoint code named 'Lilienthal.' Somehow the German garrison survived and as the British infantry landed on the beaches they were swept with small arms fire and artillery directed by the Germans holding 'Lilienthal.'
While the British in front of the German strongpoint were pinned down, other battalions on Uncle Red and Sugar Amber beaches managed to work their way around the flanks of the German positions.
In this painting, a rifle section of 2/5th Queen's Regiment line the bank of the small river Asa, working their way around the Southern flank of 'Lilienthal.' while coming under fire from German positions which are being shelled by naval guns. British troops continue to land on Uncle Green Beach and seek cover in the dunes.
By 0700hrs the German defenders withdrew to avoid being encircled, leaving the 46th Infantry Division to consolidate their hold on the beach.

From: Osprey Publishing's- Campaign 257, Salerno 1943

PRICE: PAINTING SOLD
SIZE: Image approx. H 31 cm x W 46 cm (H 12 x W 18 inches)
MEDIUM: Watercolour and gouache