The story
SBDs from Hornet over the burning Mikuma, early afternoon, 6 Jun 1942Mannerheim, Hitler, and Ryti in Finland, 6 Jun 1942; note Keitel directly behind MannerheimMikuma burning and sinking, 6 Jun 1942Mikuma burning, 6 Jun 1942, taken by the gunner of a US plane, DD Asashio or Arashio is nearby
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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.