The story
Tribute to a killed American soldier erected by French civilians, Carentan, France, 17 Jun 1944Sherman tanks of UK 30th Corps passing through Bayeaux, France, 17 Jun 1944Vice Admiral Richmond Turner aboard USS Rocky Mount off Saipan, Mariana Islands, 17 Jun 1944USS Marcus Island in port somewhere in the Pacific theater of war, 17 Jun 1944; note Camouflage Measure 32 Design 15A
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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.