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

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

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

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Braunton Countryside Centre

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:

Matthew Roberts

February 22, 2025

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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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