The story
On August 27, 1944, a reconnaissance group was parachuted on the east of Beauvais, discovers complete document giving the battle orders of German divisions in front of the Somme.
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.