Petsamo and Kirkennes 1944

Petsamo and Kirkenes original paintings

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Petsamo and Kirkennes 1944 - The Soviet offensive in the Northern Arctic'. 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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The Capture of the Krestovyy Batteries - original painting from the Osprey book Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944 by Graham Turner

The Capture of the Krestovyy batteries Ref: GT-343A

Soviet naval scouts struggle through barbed wire defences to attack a German barracks and two machine-gun emplacements at Cape Krestovyy. As they closed in one of them triggered an alarm: 'One small bell jingled, and from various places others responded. The sound travelled around, and a series of coloured flares arched up into the sky... On the other side of the wire a barrack... could be seen... we also spotted two guns with elevated barrels, which now were slowly being lowered in our direction...'

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £750.00

Gebirgsjager Counter-attack on Lanhohe - original painting from the Osprey book Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944 by Graham Turner

German counter-attack on Lanhohe Ref: GT-343B

Hauptmann Walitschek, with his Company of Gebirgsjager Regiment 136, approach an unsuspecting Soviet mortar position as they counter-attack on the high ground at Lanhohe.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £750.00

T-34 under attack - original painting from the Osprey book Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944 by Graham Turner

T-34 under attack Ref: GT-343C

Soviet soldiers jump from their T-34 tank as it comes under fire.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £750.00

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. 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.

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Artist signed Osprey book, Campaign 343, Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944

Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944 Ref: CAM343
The Soviet offensive in the Northern Arctic

by David Greentree

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner

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

From the publisher's website:
A highly illustrated study of this unique and bitter struggle in the far North, an epic battle between two elite forces fighting in a demanding environment.

Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944 examines the bitter conflict between two highly tactical armies as they battled across challenging terrain to gain control of strategically significant Northern Finland. On the one side were the invading Soviet troops, hoping to liberate an area full of rich resources and littered with bases that that would enable the arrival of Arctic convoys from Britain. They employed naval infantry in abundance, not only to make amphibious landings to capture strategically significant port facilities, but also on deep outflanking manoeuvres inland. Their opponents were the elite Gebirgsjäger from XIX Gebirgskorps; trained to be self-sufficient and resourceful and equipped with a range of bespoke weaponry, this mountain division was ideally suited to operate in the harsh climate. Combat conditions were unique: the extremely rough terrain, laced with bogs, streams, boulder fields, and large rivers, presented a significant challenge in its own right, even without the added threat of attacks by highly trained soldiers.

With bird's-eye views and maps of key battlefields, this is a comprehensive guide to one of the most challenging campaigns of the Eastern Front.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published October 2019

Price: £14.99

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Detail from Gebirgsjager Counter-attack on Lanhohe - original painting from the Osprey book Petsamo and Kirkenes 1944 by Graham Turner