The story
US Ambassador to France William C. Bullitt met with French Marshal Philippe P_tain, who ensured that orders had been given "to every captain of the French Fleet to sink his ship rather than permit it to fall into German hands". Later on the same day, Bullitt visited French Admiral Fran
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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.