The story
The Allies land in the region of Salerno, Italy. Their goal is to reach Naples quickly.
Photos:
- Map
- Soldiers descending from an LSI (Landing Ship infantry)
- Canadian troops crossing a village
- "Le Courier de l'Air" (Allied airborne press), 11 September 1943
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.