The story
This German soldier managed to keep his mascot dog when he was captured, with other members of his company, by allied troops in the beachhead sector in France on June 15, 1944. (AP Photo)
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.