The story
Combat Command A of the 12th Armored Division had pushed to within a few miles of the city and the entire 222nd Infantry Regiment was attached to that unit with the hope it would drive ahead quickly, capture Würzburg, and then race on for Schweinfurt.
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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.