Military History in Dorset

Discover 3 places to experience unusual military history in Dorset.

Dorset, England

Valentine Tank Wrecks

The site of a dress rehearsal for D-Day that ended in disaster.

Modified tanks driving at Bovington.

Dorset, England

Bovington Tank Range

A popular day's outing in Bovington consists of watching military tank driving practice.

School house

Dorset, England

Tyneham Ghost Village

In 1943 the British military took control of this village, telling residents they had to leave temporarily. The villagers were never allowed to return.

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