The story
Map depicting movements for Operation Ichigo, mid-Apr 1944USS Essex departing San Francisco Naval Shipyard, California, United States, 15 Apr 1944, photo 1 of 4; note camouflage measure 32 design 6/10DLieutenant General Ira Eaker flying an aircraft over Italy toward Anzio, 15 Apr 1944US Army DUKWs on the beach at Anzio, Italy, 15 Apr 1944.
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.