The story
After a first aborted attempt, the Hulst-Axel canal was crossed 19th, and polish division managed to drive the German forces back towards the coast, capturing the port of Terneuzen.
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.