The Price of Secrecy: Sacrifice at Slapton Sands

"A Gripping Account of One of WWII's Most Tragic Events and The Price of Secrecy."

Are you ready to uncover a gripping, untold story from World War II? Join us on a journey through history with "The Price of Secrecy: Sacrifice at Slapton Sands." This compelling book reveals the truth behind one of the war's most tragic events - Exercise Tiger - and the devastating consequences of secrecy.

At the height of World War II, the United States and Great Britain were preparing for the Normandy invasion. In a crucial training exercise, soldiers were put to the test on the shores of Slapton Sands in Devon, England. But what was meant to be routine quickly turned into a disaster. Despite warnings from local fishermen about German E-boats, the exercise proceeded, resulting in the sinking of two LSTs and the loss of 749 American soldiers.

But the story doesn't end there. "The Price of Secrecy" delves into the cover-up that followed, with the U.S. government going to great lengths to hide the true extent of the casualties and damage. Letters were censored, the media was silenced, and information was classified as top secret for decades. This book uncovers the shocking truth, based on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and interviews with surviving soldiers and their families.

With meticulous research and powerful storytelling, "The Price of Secrecy" sheds light on the events leading up to Exercise Tiger, the exercise itself, and its aftermath. It explores the impact on the Normandy invasion and the war in Europe, and the lessons learned from this tragic event. This book is a must-read for military history enthusiasts and anyone interested in untold stories from World War II.

Don't miss out on this captivating account of sacrifice and secrecy. Get your copy of "The Price of Secrecy: Sacrifice at Slapton Sands" today and uncover the truth behind this little-known but significant event in history!