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The Invasion Before Normandy: The Secret Battle of Slapton Sands Paperback – August 29, 1999

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A chronicle of one of WWII's most dramatic and secret operations.
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    228 pages
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    English
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    Cooper Square Press
  4. Publication date
    August 29, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    5.96 x 0.48 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0812885627
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0812885620
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cooper Square Press (August 29, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0812885627
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0812885620
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.96 x 0.48 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 24

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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My Great Uncle Robert Grissom from Van Buren County, Tennessee was one of the Casualties.
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My Great Uncle Robert Grissom from Van Buren County, Tennessee was one of the Casualties.
Great Book that tells us about past History about WW2. Robert's Parents and Brothers and Sisters and most of His Family went to their Graves not knowing exactly what happened. They were told He was lost at Sea. I've been told His Mother kept looking for Him to come Home. His Great Nephew Kelly Hillis
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tragedy concealed during Allied preparation for D-Day....
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2005
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This book details a major disaster deliberately concealed during the Allied preparation for D-Day. The success of Operation Tiger on Slapton Sands on the Devonshire coast depended on precise troop co-ordination and complete secrecy about the exact location of the chosen landing sites. So, when part of the training force was surprised by nine German E-boats with heavy loss of life, extraordinary measures were taken. Over 700 Americans were hastily buried and news of the attack was concealed, for the consequences went far beyond the tragic deaths.
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Allan Cameron
4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016
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This book tied together the story of Slapton Sands with the invasion of Normandy (Omaha and Utah). Slapton Sands although an unfortunate tragedy was an opportunity for the Allies to learn how unprepared the were to take on such an impossible task. My father participated at Slapton Sands and then at Omha Beach. He survived both and I am so honored by his service.
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Andre Plummer
3.0 out of 5 stars Very one sided, lots of half truths and very ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2014
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Very one sided , lots of half truths and very little about the 880 young guys who died and the 380 that were injured !!! Playning Games , as with the Charge of the Light Brigade , Lions Led BY Donkeys !!
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Kelly Hillis
5.0 out of 5 stars My Great Uncle Robert Grissom from Van Buren County, Tennessee was one of the Casualties.
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
Great Book that tells us about past History about WW2. Robert's Parents and Brothers and Sisters and most of His Family went to their Graves not knowing exactly what happened. They were told He was lost at Sea. I've been told His Mother kept looking for Him to come Home. His Great Nephew Kelly Hillis
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Great Uncle Robert Grissom from Van Buren County, Tennessee was one of the Casualties.
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2021
Great Book that tells us about past History about WW2. Robert's Parents and Brothers and Sisters and most of His Family went to their Graves not knowing exactly what happened. They were told He was lost at Sea. I've been told His Mother kept looking for Him to come Home. His Great Nephew Kelly Hillis
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Seldogg
4.0 out of 5 stars THE INVASION BEFORE NORMANDY: The secret battle of Slapton Sands
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2009
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Written by Edwin P. Hoyt, This book was very interesting. I did not know anything about pre- ivasion plans in the south of England. The book kept my attention and spueerd me on to read UTAH BEACH: The amphibious and airborne landings operations on D-Day by Joseph Balkoski- so yes , I give this book a good review and would reccomend it. Thanks to Patricia Horton whom I ordered this book from. wellyn sellers
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Roland Durandel
5.0 out of 5 stars Operation Tiger
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2013
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I think this book is really good as it gives a different view on Slapton Sands, Operation Tiger and its effects on the D-Day landings.
I have read several books about Operation Tiger including `The Forgotten Dead` which is also very enlightening.

What it does show is that although the Yanks were not best organised for such an operation it became a tragedy because we, the British,let them down.

I am totally English,and, very pro American because i was around at the time and know what they did to save our asses for the second time (1914/18)
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mr.anthony king
4.0 out of 5 stars The Invasion Before Normandy: Secret Battle of Slapton Sands
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2013
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I sent this book to a friend in the U.S.A. who asked me to get it for him. He has emailed me and loved reading it.
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INVESTIGATINGAmazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars However it does come back on stream and give a useful insight into the theme
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2015
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A detailed and very deeply researched read that at times becomes an official review.However it does come back on stream and give a useful insight into the theme.I thought the ending to be abrupt almost giving the impression that the author had run out of enthusiasm for it.
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mr ernie claxton
5.0 out of 5 stars Appreciated Gift.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2013
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Bought this as a present for an Uncle very interested in war stories. He was delighted to receive it adn thanked us again after reading it. (I have caught him reading more than once)
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LUCASBEAUJON
2.0 out of 5 stars not very good, written by somebody who wants to produce
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2015
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not very good , written by somebody who wants to produce books
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