People know Devon for its stunning coastline of golden beaches and rugged cliffs, its glorious countryside – including two national parks – and its picturesque villages. However in WW2 Devon was involved in many different ways. Including being home to many evacuees who had evacuated from big cities to the country side however not only was Devon home to evacuees,devons beaches were used for battle and people were forced to leave their homes and belongings to help the Britian in the war.