Shortly before the D-Day landings, a practice on Slapton Sands in Devon was ambushed by E-boats and within minutes hundreds of mainly American soldiers and sailors were fighting for their lives in the cold waters of the English Chanel. With the invasion imminent the extent of the disaster was kept secret. this is the most infamous wartime legend of South West England surrounded by sinister mystery and mis-information. It has been painstakingly researched over many years using new evidence. The book includes heart rending testimonies from the survivors.