The Battle of Bamber Bridge
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The US troops deployed across Britain from 1942 were in segregated units. US military authorities, with the support of the British authorities, attempted to impose a form of Jim Crow segregation on the 120,000 African American troops, but in Bamber Bridge British troops and civilians allied with the troops and resisted racist practices. A full-scale mutiny erupted on the 24th June 1943. This talk will outline the dramatic and tragic events of that night and examine the significance of what has become known as the Battle of Bamber Bridge.An illustrated talk by Dr. Alan Rice.
Members free of charge. Visitors £5.
Doors open at 6:30pm for refreshments & registration.
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Preston Historical Society.
Promoting the Study of Local History in Preston and Lancashire.
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Date
Monday 13 October 2025 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+01)Location
Central Methodist Church
Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL
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