The story
Men of 697th Field Artillery Battalion firing 240mm howitzer at Mignano, Italy, 30 Jan 1944Captain Burke introducing Rear Admiral Aaron Merrill to the crew of Charles Ausburne and Claxton during an awards ceremony held on board Charles Ausburne, Purvis Bay, Solomon Islands, 30 Jan 1944US Marines displaying a captured Japanese flag, New Britain, Bismarck Archipelago, late Jan 1944Strike photo stitched together from photos taken by USS Langley aircraft showing severe damage to the runways and the surrounding areas on Taroa Island, Maloelap Atoll, Marshall Islands, 30 Jan 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.