Event

Tragedy at Slapton Sands

National Mall and Memorial Parks

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