The story
As retaliation for the killing of two German soldiers during fight with Italian troops, paratroopers of the Hermann Goering div. shot 10 traffic policemen and two street sweepers against the wall of the Post office building. Barletta, Italy, 12 Sept. 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.