The story
Men of the Japanese 2nd Division celebrating successful landing, Merak, Java, 1 Mar 1942Map noting Japanese landings on Java, 1 Mar 1942Soviet troops patrolling Pulkovo Heights south of Leningrad, Russia, 1 Mar 1942Soviet 85 mm M1939 (52-K) anti-aircraft guns in Leningrad, Russia, 1 Mar 1942
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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.