Battle of Bulge Multi Signed Operation Overlord 12x24 Map Photograph (PSA) x4 Deceased Veterans

"**""Between the Salm and the Meuse"" Signed 12x24 Map Photograph – Autographed by WWII Battle of the Bulge Veterans**

This exceptional **12x24-inch** map photograph titled *""Between the Salm and the Meuse""* has been personally **hand-signed by four distinguished U.S. Army veterans** of the historic **Battle of the Bulge**: **Jim ""Pee Wee"" Martin, Bradford Freeman, Don Jakeway, and George Merz**. Each of these men played a vital role in one of the most pivotal battles of World War II, demonstrating immense bravery in the face of overwhelming enemy forces. This historically significant piece is **fully authenticated** and includes a **Letter of Authenticity (LOA) from PSA/DNA authentication services**.

### **Biographies of the Signers:**

- **Jim ""Pee Wee"" Martin (1921–2022)** – A paratrooper with the **506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division**, Martin participated in **Operation Overlord**, fought in **Operation Market Garden**, and withstood the brutal conditions of the **Battle of the Bulge** in Bastogne. His resilience and courage became legendary among the *Screaming Eagles*.

- **Bradford Freeman (1924–2022)** – A mortarman in **Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division**, Freeman parachuted into Normandy on D-Day, fought through the Netherlands in Market Garden, and endured the siege at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, later aiding in the liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe.

- **Don Jakeway (1925–2023)** – A paratrooper with the **508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division**, Jakeway was among those who fought in the dense Ardennes Forest during the Battle of the Bulge, repelling relentless German assaults and contributing to the eventual Allied victory.

- **George Merz (1925–2021)** – A soldier in the **75th Infantry Division**, Merz engaged in intense combat during the Battle of the Bulge, enduring the harsh winter conditions and helping to push back the final major German offensive on the Western Front.

### **The Battle of the Bulge – A Defining WWII Conflict:**

The **Battle of the Bulge (December 16, 1944 – January 25, 1945)** was Nazi Germany’s last major offensive against the Allies on the Western Front. Fought in the **Ardennes Forest of Belgium and Luxembourg**, the battle was marked by extreme winter conditions, surprise attacks, and relentless combat. The Germans sought to split Allied forces and seize key supply lines, but the **determination of American troops**, particularly in **Bastogne and the region between the Salm and the Meuse rivers**, turned the tide. This battle became one of the **largest and bloodiest** fought by U.S. forces in World War II, with over **89,000 American casualties**, yet it resulted in a decisive Allied victory that accelerated the end of the war in Europe.

### **Authentication & Condition:**

This remarkable signed map photograph is in **pristine condition**, with each signature clearly visible. It has been **fully authenticated by PSA/DNA authentication services** and is accompanied by a **PSA/DNA Letter of Authenticity (LOA)**, ensuring its authenticity and historical value.

### **A Rare and Significant WWII Collectible:**

This **museum-quality** signed piece is an extraordinary tribute to the **heroes of the Battle of the Bulge**, offering a tangible connection to one of the most defining moments of World War II. A must-have for collectors of **military memorabilia, WWII history, and airborne artifacts**, this signed **""Between the Salm and the Meuse""** map photograph is a rare and valuable piece of living history."

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