The story
On December 8 and 9 the Infantry regiments, soon to be known officially as Task Force Linden, arrived at Marseilles and marched out to a stony, windswept piece of ground known as Command Post 2.
Photo: Bitterly cold, barren and rocky, CP 2 was a rude introduction to France and Marseilles. A tent
is little protection against the wind.
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.