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From Normandy to Germany

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posted on 2024-06-05, 18:59 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

During their journey through Europe up to Germany, my father saw sights etched forever on his mind, but only spoken of many years later; a concentration camp, Dutch families, living in chicken coops, eating bulbs, and finally, the deaths of his comrades.

History

Item list and details

Photos from my father's experiences; Photo of this story;

Person the story/items relate to

Norman Shaw

Person who shared the story/items

Marilyn Orpin

Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor

My Father

Type of submission

Shared online via the Their Finest Hour project website.

Record ID

113077