The story
The Germans were looking for a place to attack and on January 9 they selected the town of Hatten. Once again they made a mistake.
Defending the town of Hatten was the 1st Battalion of the 242nd Infantry.
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.