An American GI has his face painted in preparation for battle at a D-Day re-enactment at Lepe Country Park, New Forest, UK.

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An American GI has his face painted in readiness for battle. Soldiers believed that painting their faces struck fear into the hearts of their enemy.

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Size: 2831px × 3969px
Location: Lepe Country Park, New Forest, Hampshire, England, UK.
Photo credit: © Alun Jenkins / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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