Thunderbolts and Lightnings by Nicolas Trudgian. SIG1562 Having crossed the river Esla

Having crossed the river Esla

the first British warship sunk by German forces in World War Two

There were just 36 survivors

His final victory total was 54

Study for the original painting Assault on the Breach of San Sebastian

Thunderbolts and Lightnings by Nicolas Trudgian. SIG1562 Having crossed the river EslaDHM2595. Thunderbolts and Lightnings by Nicolas Trudgian. The relief of Bastogne turned the tide in the Battle of the Bulge and Hitlers final great offensive of World War II lay in ruins. P47 Thunderbolts of the 406th Fighter Group, in company with P38 Lightnings, support the advancing armor of General George Pattons US Third Army as they prepare to relieve the battered 101st Airborne Division from their heroic defence of Bastogne during the final