The story
Map depicting the Allied attempt to expand the beachhead at Normandy, France, 1-24 Jul 1944Finnish soldier with KP/-31 submachine gun during Battle of Vuosalmi, Karelian Isthmus, Finland, 23-24 Jul 1944
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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.