The story
The 10th departed for Camp Shanks, New York, and embarked for France on 13 September, being the first Armored Division to sail from the United States direct to the European mainland. After arrival at Cherbourg on 23 September,
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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.