British Commando 1940-45

Paintings from British Commando

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'British Commando 1940-45'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist - CLICK HERE for more information about how to purchase one of these paintings, or to arrange to visit us to view the originals.

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1941 British Commando - Painting by Graham Turner

Army Commando, 1941-42 Ref: BC-1

Dressed in the 1938-pattern battledress and 1937-pattern webbing, and with the woollen cap comforter that would become the hallmark of the Commando raider, this Commando Corporal is surrounded by details of his weapons and equipment.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 13"x 17" (33 x 43cm)

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Price: £595.00

Commando Training - Painting by Graham Turner

Commando Training, 1942 Ref: BC-2

A montage showing various forms of training carried out near the Commando Basic Training Centre at Achnacarry House in the Highlands.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 13"x 17" (33 x 43cm)

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Price: £495.00

Commando Equipment - Painting by Graham Turner

Commando Equipment Ref: BC-3

Some of the more specialist equipment employed by Commandos during raids, including the Cockle Mk.II collapsible canoe, as used on the famous 1942 Cockleshell Raid against shipping in Bordeaux.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 13"x 17" (33 x 43cm)

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Price: £495.00

British Commando raid on Vaagso, 1941 - Painting by Graham Turner

Vaagso Raid, 1941 Ref: BC-4

Commandos attach explosives to one of the German gun batteries on Maaloy Island, Norway, during the Vaagso Raid in December 1941.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 17"x 13" (43 x 33cm)

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Price: £595.00

British Commando boat landing - Painting by Graham Turner

Commando boat landing Ref: BC-5

A Commando raiding party disembark from a collapsible 'Goatley' boat during training in 1943.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 17"x 13" (43 x 33cm)

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Price: £575.00

British Commando's in Normandy, 1944 - Painting by Graham Turner

Normandy, 6th June 1944 Ref: BC-6

After landing on Sword Beach on D-Day, Royal Marine Commandos cautiously advance inland on the road between Sallanelles and Merville, where they would lead the attack on Merville village.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 17"x 13" (43 x 33cm)

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Price: £575.00

British Commando's in Sicily, 1943 - Painting by Graham Turner

Sicily, July 1943 Ref: BC-7

Having successfully landed and taken a vital bridge behind enemy lines near Agnone in Sicily, a group of Commandos rest during their withdrawal, before eventually linking up with advance elements of the British Eighth Army.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 17"x 13" (43 x 33cm)

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Price: £575.00

British Royal Marine Commando 1944 - Painting by Graham Turner

Royal Marine Commando, 1944-45 Ref: BC-8

This Royal Marine Commando wears a camouflage windproof smock, similar to the garment issued to airborne troops, and the green beret that was adopted by all commandos, while around him are details of badges, weapons and equipment.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 13"x 17" (33 x 43cm)

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Price: £595.00

Purchasing an Original Painting

If you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase or to arrange to visit.

Graham Turner's original paintings are offered for sale by the artist himself, rather than through Studio 88, which is our print publishing business. Consequently, payment directly to him is preferred.

Paintings are priced unframed, and copyright is not included.

Collection or Delivery of Original Paintings

The cost of shipping original paintings varies, depending on their size, value and destination. Our usual shipping rates do not apply, but we would be happy to provide a quote for shipping to your address if you are unable to collect.

Artist signed Osprey book, Warrior 181, British Commando 1940-45

British Commando 1940-45 Ref: WAR181
by Angus Konstam

Includes six paintings by Graham Turner

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually
hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
With Hitler's army rampaging across Europe, Winston Churchill ordered the creation of a special fighting force - the Commandos. These valiant men were volunteers drawn from the ranks of the British Army, formed into a Special Service Brigade and put through a rigorous but highly effective training programme. Over the course of World War II they would see action in every major theatre of operation and are credited with numerous feats of gallantry during the D-Day landings. Although many units were disbanded after the war, the Royal Marine Commandos have maintained the standards of this elite fighting formation to the present day.

Angus Konstam explores the history of the Commandos during their formative years, providing detailed descriptions of their training, weapons and equipment. Battle reports are accompanied by specially commissioned Osprey artwork and historical photographs, offering readers an in-depth analysis of some of the most famous fighting units in the British Army's history.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
64 pages
Published November 2016

Price: £14.99

Click here for details of the many other Osprey military history books that Graham Turner has been commissioned to create paintings for.