The story
Boersteeg - another small country lane. This was the area where the artillery paused a first time, from 1150 - 1215 hrs. Beyond this point is the Dutch - German border. The Elsenhof Farm, which is hidden among the trees, lies on German soil. It was turned into an enemy strong-point
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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.