The story
Only a few hours did the 242nd remain Holzheim and Hangebeiten, however, for on the following day orders were received to move one regiment to occupy the south portion of the Vosges mountain line and the regiment was moved back to Rosheim.
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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.