The story
The Regiment moved off with 131 Brigade in the small hours of the 13th, coming in to action at Le Mensil by 0930hrs just south of Honorine de Ducy in a position to cover the firm base of 131 Brigade and the advance of 22 Armoured Brigade to Villers Bocage.
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.