US forces rehearsing for the Normandy landings at Slapton Sands, Devon, England, UK, Apr-May 1944. Note the M4 Sherman Duplex-Drive tank at left.

Caption     US forces rehearsing for the Normandy landings at Slapton Sands, Devon, England, UK, Apr-May 1944. Note the M4 Sherman Duplex-Drive tank at left. ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Coast Guard
Identification Code   NH 100085-KN
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Photos at Same Place Slapton, Devon, United Kingdom
Added By David Stubblebine

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