Woolacombe, Devon, England, 1943: What the invasion of the European continent may look like

Woolacombe, Devon, England, 11/08/1943

SC 189178Field no. ETO-HQ-43-8043RG 111

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What the invasion of the European continent may look like. American troops going through amphibious maneuvers in England. American Infantrymen get realistic training for the job they will have to do on the shores of Europe. This first wave of assault troops is storming "enemy" beach defences amid explosive charges which simulate enemy artillery bursts and bombing. England, Nov. 8, 1943.

Date: 11/08/1943
Place: Woolacombe, Devon, England · approximate position
Photographer: Lt Charles Collier
SC number: 189178
Field number: ETO-HQ-43-8043
Source: U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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