The story
Beginning of the bombing campaign aimed at isolating Normandy. Bridges, marshalling yards, and road intersections become priority targets for Allied bombers.
Photos:
- Bombing of a railway yard
- Bombing of Ponts-de-Ce on the Loire River
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.