With the Möhne Dam breached Gibson
the deep water allowing the German shipping to get in beneath these high overhanging cliffs
The painting depicts the climax of the Zulu attacks at the defence of Rorkes Drift
followed by the award of the Silver Aircrew Clasp on 25th July
Sir Charles Napier stated the battle had been won due to the actions of the 1st Troop Bombay Horse Artillery and the Cheshire Regiment
David and Goliath, Vernon, France, 27th August 1944 by David Pentland. ART43 With the Möhne Dam breachedDHM1391. David and Goliath, Vernon, France, 27th August 1944 by David Pentland. Leading 30th Corps assault across the Seine at Vernon, 43rd Wessex Division gained an initial foothold on the east bank. Heroic efforts however by the Royal Engineers of 71st, 72nd and 73rd Field Companies, succeeded in constructing a Class 9 Bailey bridge (David, shown left) and a Second Class 40 bridge (Goliath, shown right) Despite constant enemy fire this amazing feat