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South Hams Evacuation. On the November the 4th Devon County Council were informed
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South Hams Evacuation. On the November the 4th Devon County Council were informed
South Hams Evacuation.
On the November the 4th Devon County Council were informed by the War Office that Slapton Sands and the adjourning 30, 000 acres are to be evacuated.
The area had been designated a battle excise area for the US army in preparation for the D-DAY landings.
(Picture) Slapton resident Fred Blank moving out of his home watched by US soldier.
Circa November 1943
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Daily Mirror
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United Kingdom
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