The story
American troops traveling across snow and ice during the Battle of Attu Island, May 1943Wotje Atoll, Marshall Islands seen through the periscope of USS Pollack, mid-May 1943Message from George Marshall and Ernest King to US military personnel returning from war zones, 15 May 1943, page 1 of 2Message from George Marshall and Ernest King to US military personnel returning from war zones, 15 May 1943, page 2 of 2
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.