The story
When the artillery barrage lifted after the first pause, 'B' Company of the 2nd Argylls followed so close to the barrage that it completely surprised the strong-point of the Elsenhof farm, taking eighty prisoners, together with a whole battery of 88mm guns.
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.