The story
Prepared two years after the end of World War Two, this US Army documentary shows United States military activities just prior to and including the D-Day invasion of 6 June 1944. The film shows movements of American troops from all parts to points of embarkation prior to the Normandy invasion as well as scenes of the beach landings as the invasion gets underway.
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.