The story
Major General R. N. Gale of UK 6th Airborne Division talking to troops of 5th Parachute Brigade, Royal Air Force Harwell, Berkshire, England, UK, 4 or 5 Jun 1944Risto Ryti and Carl Mannerheim reviewing troops at Enso, Finland, 4 Jun 1944Map of Allied advance toward Rome, Italy, 31 May-4 Jun 1944US troops marching into Rome, Italy, 4 Jun 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.