The story
US Navy Admiral William Halsey being sworn in as Commander, South Pacific Force, by his Chief of Staff Captain Miles Browning, 27 Nov 1942Cruiser Dupleix aflame at Toulon, France, circa 27 Nov 1942French cruiser Colbert scuttled at Toulon, France, circa 27 Nov 1942French destroyer Mameluk scuttled at Toulon, France, circa 27 Nov 1942
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.