Women’s Tee – Operation Avalanche Edition (Left Breast, Full Colour Design)

Right then – if your idea of a good campaign starts with "land under heavy fire and sort it out later", then welcome to Operation Avalanche. September 1943 – Salerno. The Allies hit the beaches and walked straight into a hornet’s nest. No pre-landing bombardment. No element of surprise. Just bags of nerve, a lot of mud, and a proper scrap to get off the beachhead.

This tee honours that bold first step onto the Italian mainland, with a crisp full-colour Operation Avalanche insignia over the left breast – a subtle nod to the chaos, courage, and sheer stubbornness that won the day. It's as comfy as a well-dug slit trench and built for anyone who knows their Clark from their Kesselring.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton – softer than a surrendering Italian garrison
• Heather Prism Lilac & Heather Prism Natural: 99% cotton, 1% polyester – balanced, like the Salerno line on a good day
• Athletic Heather: 90% cotton, 10% polyester – takes the heat, keeps its shape
• Other Heather colours: 52% cotton, 48% polyester – ready for rough terrain
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/y² (142 g/m²) – light enough for manoeuvres, strong enough to see action
• Relaxed fit – because nobody plans an amphibious landing in skinny jeans
• Pre-shrunk – unlike the front line under German counterattack
• Side-seamed construction – as solid as a Sherman’s gearbox
• Crew neck – dependable, regulation standard
• Blank sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US – logistics that could teach the Fifth Army a thing or two

Operation Avalanche wasn’t glamorous – it was a meat grinder in olive drab. But it cracked open Italy and kept the pressure on. This shirt is for the ones who go in first, dig deep, and get the job done – even when everything’s gone sideways.

A Bit About the T-Shirt (And Why You Should Check Your Size!)

Al Murray: Now, let’s talk about the T-shirt itself—this isn’t some cheap knockoff; it’s print-on-demand, which means no wasted stock sitting in a warehouse somewhere gathering dust. Instead, every shirt is printed just for you, which is a win for both history lovers and the planet.

James Holland: Absolutely. But, and this is important—check your size before you order. We don’t want loads of returns bouncing around, adding to unnecessary emissions. Pick the right fit, wear it with pride, and show the world you know your history.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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