Exercise Tiger, 1944 - 1992
Series
Identifier: MS 001
Exercise Tiger was a training exercise leading up to what eventually was D-Day. The rehearshal for the Normandy Beach landing took place on Slapton Sands, a British seafront, on April 27-28, 1944. it became the deadliest training exercise during World War II. Both friendly fire and attacks by German E-boats led to the deaths of 749 men.
Dates
- 1944 - 1992
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers, except for files marked as restricted as requested by Dr. Cecil B. Currey. The Special Collections librarians reserve the right to deny access to these particular files.
Portions of this collection are available for viewing in digital format via the FHSU Scholars Repository at https://scholars.fhsu.edu/library/. Or via this link https://scholars.fhsu.edu/currey/
Portions of this collection are available for viewing in digital format via the FHSU Scholars Repository at https://scholars.fhsu.edu/library/. Or via this link https://scholars.fhsu.edu/currey/
Extent
1.67 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
- Allied Forces -- Maneuvers
- Military maneuvers -- England -- Slapton Sands -- History -- 20th century
- Operation Overlord
- Slapton Sands, Battle of, England, 1944
- United States. Army -- Maneuvers -- History -- 20th century
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Amphibious operations
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, British
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, German
Creator
- From the Collection: Currey, Cecil B. (Person)
- From the Collection: Currey, Laura G. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Hays State University Special Collections Repository