The story
Churchill bridge, built by Royal Canadian Engineers. Class 40 Bailey bridge over the river Orne at Caen
Photo 1: view from the south
Photo 2: Return traffic, considerable rubble had to be cleared by bulldozers before the approach could be used.
Photo 3: The Prime Minister Winston Churchill with the Commander in Chief 21 Army Group, Montgommery and General Officer Commanding of the 2 Army, Dempsey
Photo 4: View looking North
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.