The story
Soviet commissars of 1st Guards Division eating a meal near the front, 28 Nov 1942French ships Strasbourg, Colbert, Alg_rie, and Marseillaise burning in Toulon harbor, France, 28 Nov 1942; photo taken by a RAF aircraftFrench cruiser Marseillaise afire and sinking, Toulon, France, late Nov 1942Aerial view of Toulon, France, 28 Nov 1942; note smoke rising from burning ships
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.