The story
The First Armoured Division crossed Belgian border on September 6th, then expelled the last Germans off Ypres in the evening - for this action, Prince Charles, Régent of Belgium, will grant the 9th battalion the title of “Rifles of Flandres”
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.