Dear visitor

I hope this message finds you well.

My dear friend, Fred Vogels, is currently working on an ambitious and deeply meaningful project to create the most comprehensive database of the D-Day landings, focusing on the routes taken by troops as they advanced from the beaches into the Normandy countryside. This effort is part of his long-held mission to honor the bravery of those who fought there and to ensure that future generations can fully appreciate the significance of their courage.

As part of this endeavor, Fred is building an interactive Google map service that will trace the movements of individual regiments and military units. This tool will help people—whether they are tracing the footsteps of family members or simply learning about the history of the campaign—explore the paths taken by soldiers, the villages they fought in, and the locations of battles and memorials.

To make this project as accurate and detailed as possible, Fred is reaching out to regimental websites and historical services for help. If you manage a regimental site or have detailed information on your regiment’s role in D-Day and the days that followed, Fred would greatly appreciate your contribution. Any details you can provide, such as:

- The unit or regiment you/your soldiers were part of
- Specific locations or villages where your unit landed, fought, rested, or was involved in action
- Coordinates of key locations
- Personal accounts, photographs, or any other relevant records

This information will help to ensure that Fred’s database is as complete and accurate as possible, providing a valuable resource for historians, families, and anyone interested in the history of D-Day and Operation Overlord.

Fred’s goal is not only to document the events of June 6th, 1944, but to keep the spirit of that day alive by preserving the stories of heroism and sacrifice that were made on the beaches of Normandy and beyond. By contributing to this project, you will be helping future generations better understand the importance of the D-Day landings, as well as the immense bravery shown by those who participated in the campaign.

Please consider helping Fred by sharing any relevant information you have, or by directing him to others who may be able to contribute. You can learn more about the project by visiting Fred’s website, https://history.fredvogels.com, where you can find further details on what Fred is trying to achieve and his deep commitment to this cause.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Your support will help ensure that the legacy of those who fought on D-Day and in the days that followed is preserved for generations to come.

OBE