UK village fought against US Army racism in World War II
When an all-Black truck regiment was stationed in the village, residents refused to accept the segregation ingrained in the U.S. Army.
Source: thegrio.com
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British village marks US Army's fight against racism in World War II
BAMBER BRIDGE, England (AP) The village of Bamber Bridge in north-west England is proud of the blow dealt to racism in the US military during World War II. When an all-black truck regiment was stationed in the village, residents refused to accept the entrenched segregation in the U.S. military. Ignoring pressure from British and […]
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UK village marks 80th anniversary of fight against US army racism during war
The Battle of Bamber Bridge took place in June 1943 after the community in the Lancashire village refused to accept segregation among US troops.
Source: lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
UK Village Marks Struggle Against US Army Racism in World War II
The village of Bamber Bridge is marking the 80th anniversary of what’s now known as the Battle of Bamber Bridge.
Source: military.com
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BAMBER BRIDGE, England (AP) — The village of Bamber Bridge in northwestern England is proud of the blow it struck against racism in the U.S. military during World War II.
Source: infotel.ca