The story
On 9 August 1944, the 1st Armoured Regiment of the 1st Polish Armoured Division broke through the German defenses by the Laison River in the region of Renemesnil and reached Hill 111.
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.