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Preparing For D Day – North Devon’s Military History. Part Six – A Walk From Croyde to Putsborough

Posted on June 10, 2024 by devongeography

“If Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton, surely the sands of the North Devon beaches contributed importantly to the success of the assault over the Normandy beaches.” (Paul W Thompson, Brigadier General, US Army) With the 80th … Continue reading →

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Preparing For ‘D Day’ – North Devon’s Military History. Part Three – A Detailed Look At Events That Took Place On The North Devon Beaches

Posted on June 5, 2024 by devongeography

“If Waterloo was won on the playing fields of Eton, surely the sands of the North Devon beaches contributed importantly to the success of the assault over the Normandy beaches.” (Paul W Thompson, Brigadier General, US Army)  With the 80th … Continue reading →

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