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U.S. Assault Training Center LCT Concrete Structures, Braunton Burrows

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U.S. Assault Training Center LCT Concrete Structures, Braunton Burrows

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  • Location: Braunton, North Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    August 31, 2020

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    During World War II American troops used the Braunton Burrows for assault training for D Day. These concrete structures along Pontoon Plain were built to simulate landing craft so soldiers could practice disembarking with their equipment. This video explains how they practiced:

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    D-Day memorial in the old tank bunkers used during training in WWII
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    Location: Braunton, North Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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