The story
Polish submarine Orzel, under British command, sank the German transport ship Rio de Janeiro in the Skagerrak at 1150 hours. German sailors rescued by Norwegian ships admitted that they were en route to attack Bergen
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.