The story
An attack on Harburg started from Jesteburg, with 5th RTR, 9th DLI and 'I' Company 1st Rifle Brigade, along the autobahn at Hittfeld, but with the bridge 3,000 yards east of Hittfeld being blown, it could go no further.
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.