The story
It is only from August 4th that German withdrawal made it possible for the 12th Corps to resume its advance. 53rd Infantry Division seized coast 112, previously evacuated by its defenders, then progressed towards Orne, which was reached near Grimbosq.
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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.