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The Friendly Invasion

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Don't miss this unique chance to find out about the American GI training for D-Day in Woolacombe and the surrounding area, from the man who knows. A talk by Richard Bass of Friends of the Assault Training Center and author of Spirits of the Sand.

This free event is part of Devon D-Day. Supported using public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and North Devon Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Sustainable Development Fund.

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Woolacombe Village Hall, Bay View Road, Woolacombe, Devon, EX34 7DQ

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Tel01271 890199

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