The story
Midshipmen and sailors boarding a 50-foot motor launch from New York, during the summer 1940 US Naval Academy MidshipmenA German soldier looking at Strasbourg, France from the tower of the city
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.