The Battle of Bamber Bridge

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English - October 12, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
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1943. While World War II rages, a different kind of battle takes over a British village in Lancashire where US troops are stationed. Throughout their service, Black American troops had faced daily bigotry and racism from their own countrymen. One night, the tension erupts into violence and the sleepy, unremarkable village of Bamber Bridge becomes a battleground between two Americas.

This story contains explicit language and racial slurs. Listener discretion is advised.

Inspired by true events.

Writer: Brianna Porter

Journalist: Ian Leslie

Voice: Gregory Holmes Jr

Production: Christopher Hooton

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