The story
On 5th April 11th Hussars asked the infantry to take out four 88mm guns, guarding an airfield near Diepholz, only to be told that they were in fact dummies.
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.