United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
South Hams
Slapton
Slapton Sands Memorial
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
South Hams
Slapton
Slapton Sands Memorial
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 42 out of 44 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: South Devon National Landscape
Location: Slapton, South Hams, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom
The Slapton Sands Memorial remembers both the villagers and locals who had to give up their houses to let the army and navy practise for the D Day landings and to the service men who lost their lives during this exercise.
Exercise Tiger was ill fated with instances of friendly fire, miss managed communications and amidst the confusion German fast attack boats slipped in amongst the landing craft and sunk a couple. About 700 allies lost their lives here practising for the D Day landings.
May 27, 2023
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