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

Woolacombe, Devon, England, 10/28/1943

SC 189183Field no. ETO-HQ-43-8098RG 111
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That the invasion of the European continent may look like. An 81mm mortar crew sets up to register their weapon on the first objective during maneuvers at an assault training center in England. The soldier with the field telephone provides communication. England, Oct. 28, 1943.

Date
10/28/1943
Place
Woolacombe, Devon, England · approximate position
Photographer
Lt Charles Collier
Units
29th Infantry Division, 29th Infantry Division, 116th Infantry Regiment
SC number
189183
Field number
ETO-HQ-43-8098
Source
U.S. National Archives, Record Group 111, Series: Official Army Photographs

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