The story
In mid-July 1944, the 1st Polish Armoured Division received the last of its equipment at Aldershot prior to leaving for the marshaling areas in Portsmouth and Southampton.
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.