The story
The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland burning after being hit by German shellfire.
Firefighting in the ball room of the Royal Castle
17 Sep 1939
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.