The story
USS Minneapolis in Tulagi, Solomon Islands, under repair for torpedo damage received during Battle of Tassafaronga, 1 Dec 1942; note her bow being cut awayInjured man aboard USS Minneapolis, 1 Dec 1942German woman working in an office in Minsk, Byelorussia, 1-2 Dec 1942Soviet snipers moving amongst ruined buildings in Stalingrad, Russia, 1 Dec 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.