The story
Rommel tells his aide-de-camp: "Believe me, Lang, the first 24 hours will be decisive. The fate of Germany depends on it... For the Allies and for us, this will be the longest day."
Photos:
- Marshal Rommel's inspection tour
- Drawing from 'Daily Express", 27 April 1944
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.