German servicemen · Reference 7221
Franz Gockel's recollections (2): 6 June at WN 62
English reading guide
About this dossier
In this second part of his recollections, Franz Gockel describes 6 June from WN 62 near Colleville. His narrative begins with the night-time alert and the soldiers' reaction after repeated earlier alarms. Photographs accompany his account of the day. The page preserves the viewpoint of an individual German soldier and should be considered alongside the collection's separate plans, photographs and reconstruction of the fighting in the Colleville sectors.
This English guide introduces the dossier. Yves Cordelle’s archival text, quotations and captions are preserved in the linked French edition, including any original-language passages. The guide does not replace the original document or resolve its uncertainties.
Read the French edition →Consult the original archive
The full text, detailed image captions, maps and source references are available in the French edition. Quotations, witness recollections and historical uncertainties remain attached to that original record.
Souvenirs de Franz Gockel (2)
Open the original dossier in French →Original site reference: 7221-Gockel6juin.htm. About the collection and its preservation.