The story
British troops land on Sword Beach and Gold Beach. 177 Frenchmen under commando Kieffer set foot on Sword Beach.
Photos:
- Soldiers of the 3rd British infantry Division on the beach
- The 48 Royal Marine Commando in Saint-Aubin sur Mer
- Aerial view of the assault on Sword Beach
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.