The story
The 1st Polish Armoured Division (2nd Canadian Corps) crossed the Belgian border in two columns, at 12.40 am in Abeele (Poperinge) and at 1 pm further east in Westouter. Poperinge was liberated without opposition.
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.