| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| evacuation | The action of moving people from a dangerous place. |
| segregation | The enforced separation of different racial groups. |
| classified | Designated as officially secret. |
| Exercise Tiger | The name of the real 1944 US military training exercise during which nearly a thousand men were killed in Lyme Bay. |
| diary | A daily record of events, experiences and observations. |