Event
Tragedy at Slapton Sands
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Fee:
Free.Location:
World War II Memorial (contact station)Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, April 19, 2024
Time:
2:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Talk
Description
During D-Day preparations in Devon, Great Britain, tragic events at Slapton Sands disrupted the plans. Dress rehearsals for the landings in Normandy were almost completely stopped. Join a ranger to explore this untold story of D-Day that almost changed the landings themselves.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Ranger Paul O'Brian(202) 426-6841