The story
American and Filipino troops surrendering at Bataan, Luzon, Philippines, 9 Apr 1942Japanese troops celebrating victory at Bataan, Luzon, Philippines, 9 Apr 1942General Edward King negotiating surrender with Japanese officers, Bataan, Philippine Islands, 9 Apr 1942HMS Hermes sinking off Batticaloa, Ceylon, 9 Apr 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.