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A deserted village, Stokenham, Devon, England, World War Two
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A deserted village, Stokenham, Devon, England, World War Two
A deserted village, Stokenham, Devon, England, World War Two.
The US Army have taken over the village in South West England, whilst the inhabitants have been evacuated to safety. Only Flossie, the scotch terrier, (pictured) remains. Here he sits, howling, outside the village inn, The Tradesmen Arms.
Picture shows the village of Stokenham one of the South Ham villages in Devon which was evacuated in November 1943 for Operation Tiger a D-Day
The US Army did based themselves in the South West of England ahead of June 1944 Normandy Landings, so it is possible it maybe around this date.
Picture taken circa 1st May 1944
Staff (Stephen Lewis)
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Plymouth
Devon
England
Media ID 21889962
© Mirrorpix
1944 Evacuation Operation Pied Piper Outbreak Thirties
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This poignant print captures the haunting atmosphere of a deserted village in Stokenham, Devon, England during World War Two. The once vibrant community now stands empty as the US Army has taken over the area while its inhabitants have been safely evacuated. Amidst the desolation, only Flossie, a loyal scotch terrier, remains behind. In this image, he sits outside The Tradesmen Arms inn and lets out a mournful howl that echoes through the abandoned streets. The photograph showcases Stokenham as one of the South Ham villages in Devon that were evacuated in November 1943 for Operation Tiger—a crucial part of D-Day preparations. As American troops established their presence in Southwest England ahead of the Normandy Landings scheduled for June 1944, it is likely that this picture was taken around May 1st of that year. The image serves as a powerful reminder of wartime hardships and sacrifices endured by both humans and animals alike. It encapsulates themes such as conflict, evacuation, and resilience during one of history's darkest periods—the Second World War. This snapshot from Memory Lane Prints offers us a glimpse into an era defined by turmoil and uncertainty but also underscores humanity's ability to endure even amidst adversity.
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