The story
The 11th Hussars, managed to make their way through the town on 24th August, with 22nd Armoured Brigade following them shortly afterwards, and they enjoyed a 10 mile run to the River Risle down the main Route National, waved on by groups of cheering Frenchmen.
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.