A soldier’s view of the battlefield south of Caen.
This hand-drawn sketch was created by Private Alfred Sales of the Regina Rifle Regiment on 1 July 1944, while the regiment was dug in along the Caen–Bayeux highway, overlooking the Carpiquet airfield. Drawn from the vantage point of an observation post, the sketch captures the terrain and tactical layout seen by Canadian infantrymen in the weeks leading up to the Battle of Caen.
Unlike official printed maps, this field sketch offers a uniquely personal record of the battlefield, blending tactical awareness with the immediacy of front-line experience.
Product Details:
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Printed on 175gsm premium fine-art paper
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Matte finish for an authentic archival look
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Created from high-resolution scans of the original wartime sketch
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Depicts the Regina Rifle Regiment’s position and view of Carpiquet
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Ideal for collectors, historians, educators, and battlefield visitors
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Ships worldwide in protective packaging
A rare reproduction of a front-line soldier’s battlefield sketch, preserving the perspective and artistry of those who saw the Normandy front first-hand.