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The Invasion Before Normandy: The Secret Battle of Slapton Sands

by Edwin P. Hoyt · 1985

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A chronicle of one of WWII's most dramatic and secret operations.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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military historymilitary historyMore like thisLess of this
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World War IIWorld War IIMore like thisLess of this20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisEnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 228 pages

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