The story
Two waterfront gantry cranes that were destroyed by the Germans during their demolition of Cherbourg2nd Lieutenant P.H. ShuppDock facilities destroyed by the Germans before the city was captured by the Allies, Cherbourg, 17 Jul 1944Troops of German 4th Army, after being captured at Minsk in Byelorussia, being marched through the streets of Moscow, Russia, 17 Jul 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.