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I Recently finished this artwork Operation Allies Refuge Unframed Artwork, Operation Allies Refuge was a U.S. military operation launched in July 2021 to evacuate American citizens, Afghan allies, and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan as the Taliban rapidly gained control of the country. The operation culminated in the chaotic final days of August, as thousands of people crowded Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport seeking evacuation.
One of the most tragic events during this operation occurred at Abbey Gate, one of the airport's main entrances, on August 26, 2021. A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device, killing 13 U.S. service members and over 170 Afghan civilians. The attack highlighted the immense challenges and dangers faced during the evacuation, which successfully airlifted more than 120,000 people out of Afghanistan.
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One of the most tragic events during this operation occurred at Abbey Gate, one of the airport's main entrances, on August 26, 2021. A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device, killing 13 U.S. service members and over 170 Afghan civilians. The attack highlighted the immense challenges and dangers faced during the evacuation, which successfully airlifted more than 120,000 people out of Afghanistan.
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I have had a ton of requests for this unit, the Spanish Mando de Operaciones Especiales (MOE), their army special operations force, I hope ya’ll dig it. I really enjoyed getting this one sketched up and I’m sorry it took me so long.
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Letter From Home
Artwork by Mort Kunstler
"O, if this war was over, you and all the soldiers could come home and stay home in peace." So read a letter from home received by a soldier in Robert E. Lee’s army in 1863. It was a typical sentiment expressed in letters sent to soldiers of both the North and the South. Among the hardest burdens borne by troops in this bloodiest of all American wars was the separation from loved ones. Receiving a letter from home was a heart-stirring event for war-weary troops yearning for the simple pleasures of peace. News from the family, bits of gossip, words of encouragement from parents and siblings, endearing sentiments from wives or sweethearts - all provided welcome diversion from dull duties and battlefield dangers. "Mother give me her little sheep, and I will have the wool to make you some stockings," wrote a young son to a soldier father in the Army of Northern Virginia. "Mother says I am a good boy and smart too...." Such poignant reminders of home could refresh tender memories in a soldier, but could also rekindle the pain of separation. "There ain’t a day, no hardly an hour, but what I am thinking of you and the children," a dutiful Johnny Reb replied to the wife he left behind. "I look at your photograph and fear it is the last I shall see of you." For most soldiers, however, the pleasures afforded by mail far outweighed the pain. Letters were read and read again - repeatedly. "Please rite me agin soon," one Southern soldier asked the folks back home, "for I am mity sad and lonesom." In the lull between battles, even amid the ruckus of a bustling nighttime camp, a letter from home was a priceless treasure of hope.
Artwork by Mort Kunstler
"O, if this war was over, you and all the soldiers could come home and stay home in peace." So read a letter from home received by a soldier in Robert E. Lee’s army in 1863. It was a typical sentiment expressed in letters sent to soldiers of both the North and the South. Among the hardest burdens borne by troops in this bloodiest of all American wars was the separation from loved ones. Receiving a letter from home was a heart-stirring event for war-weary troops yearning for the simple pleasures of peace. News from the family, bits of gossip, words of encouragement from parents and siblings, endearing sentiments from wives or sweethearts - all provided welcome diversion from dull duties and battlefield dangers. "Mother give me her little sheep, and I will have the wool to make you some stockings," wrote a young son to a soldier father in the Army of Northern Virginia. "Mother says I am a good boy and smart too...." Such poignant reminders of home could refresh tender memories in a soldier, but could also rekindle the pain of separation. "There ain’t a day, no hardly an hour, but what I am thinking of you and the children," a dutiful Johnny Reb replied to the wife he left behind. "I look at your photograph and fear it is the last I shall see of you." For most soldiers, however, the pleasures afforded by mail far outweighed the pain. Letters were read and read again - repeatedly. "Please rite me agin soon," one Southern soldier asked the folks back home, "for I am mity sad and lonesom." In the lull between battles, even amid the ruckus of a bustling nighttime camp, a letter from home was a priceless treasure of hope.
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Here’s my latest artwork that I finished recently. The Luchtmobiele Brigade from the Netherlands. I’ve been working on a ton of different pieces this past two weeks. Most of the time has been spent working on a number of custom works for some awesome Operators. I want to thank you all again for the continued support.
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The latest artwork that I have completed - JTF2 Canada - https://www.armywarhog.com/product-page/00327-jtf2-canada-unframed-artwork
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Gustaf Cederström (Swedish, 1845 - 1933).
Bringing Home the Body of King Karl XII of Sweden, 1884.
Oil on canvas, 265 x 371 cm.
Nationalmuseum, Stockholm.
In 1718, King Karl made another attempt to conquer Norway with an army of a total of 40,000 men. During the siege of Fredriksten fortress in Halden Norway, Karl 12 fell to a bullet on 11 December 1718 (according to the Swedish calendar of the time, the Julian, the date was 30 November)
Bringing Home the Body of King Karl XII of Sweden, 1884.
Oil on canvas, 265 x 371 cm.
Nationalmuseum, Stockholm.
In 1718, King Karl made another attempt to conquer Norway with an army of a total of 40,000 men. During the siege of Fredriksten fortress in Halden Norway, Karl 12 fell to a bullet on 11 December 1718 (according to the Swedish calendar of the time, the Julian, the date was 30 November)
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I follow you on IG, one day I'm going to get around to badgering you for a commission.
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