The story
On 1st April, 'C' Squadron, 11th Hussars had a rude surprise while enjoying their bacon and eggs at a Schloss near Heek. About 150 Germans attacked, meaning that they had to leave their entire cooking kit behind, but 1/5th Queens and 'C' Squadron retook the Schloss, recovering the lost mess kit for them. Location of the schloss?
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.