The story
During the 5th and 6th April, the Devonshire's and 'A' Squadron, 1st RTR covered 40 miles to reach the River Weser at Hoya, only to find the bridge blown as usual.
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.