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The forgotten dead

The forgotten dead

by Ken Small, Mark Rogerson

Description

During a rehearsal for the D-day landings held in April 1944, a series of fatal blunders led to the deaths of nearly 1000 American servicemen off the Devon coast. This story explains how and why the tragedy happened, and explores the elaborate cover-up that later took place.

Subjects

Allied Forces Amphibious operations British Naval operations German Naval operations History Maneuvers Military maneuvers Operation Overlord Slapton Sands, Battle of, England, 1944 United States United States. Army World War, 1939-1945
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