26 Feb O
You are bidding on a vintage World War Two ORIGINAL DOCUMENT
This is a genuine original document, which came to me in a vintage wooden frame, indicating that it was a cherished piece of family history.
I handle lots of World War Two documents and ephemera and am 100% certain that this is original.
ALLIED FORCE HEADQUARTERS
APRIL, 1945
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Forces
in the Mediterranean Theatre
"Final victory is near. The German Forces are now very groggy and
only need one mighty punch to knock them out for good. The moment has
now come for us to take the field for the last battle which will end the
war in Europe. You know what our comrades in the West and in the
East are doing on the battlefields. It is now our turn to play our decisive
part. It will not be a walk-over; a mortally wounded beast can still be
very dangerous. You must be prepared for a hard and bitter fight : but the
end is quite certain – there is not the slightest shadow of doubt about
that. You, who have won every battle you have fought, are going to win
this last one.
To see it through to the end. Godspeed and good luck to you all. H. R Alexander Field Marshal Supreme Allied Commander Mediterranean Theatre."
The document measures approximately 8” x 6”
The document has some very light wear and buffeting commensurate with this age, apart from which it is in good condition with no rips, tears, writing or other major marks.
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