The story
On the right of the centre of the advance 1st RTR and 1st Rifle Brigade had taken Heidon, even though an ammunition dump blew up and set fire to the village.
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.