The story
She was allocated to the Western Task Force and supported Allied landings in Normandy in June 1944[ and southern France in August. Her war ended with coastal bombardments along the Riviera coastline until March 1945
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.