The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain
Tue 24 Nov · 19:00
The Levinsky Theatre
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The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain takes place at The Levinsky Theatre in Plymouth. This literary event is scheduled for 24 November 2026 at 19:00. Tickets range from free to £6.00.
by Dr Sam Edwards from Loughborough University
The story of the World War II ‘friendly invasion’ of Britain is well known, but what about the precedent, that is, the arrival of the American Expeditionary Force over 1917-18? This talk explores the long-overlooked history of this ‘first friendly invasion’. It will reveal where in World War I Britain the US military was based, it will uncover the experiences of the invading doughboys, and it will explore how they were received by local communities across the land. The talk will conclude by considering some of the memorials and monuments left by this invasion and which can be found from the western isles of Scotland to the south coast of England.
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The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain takes place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 19:00.
The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain is held at The Levinsky Theatre in Plymouth (University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA).
Tickets for The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain range from £0 to £6. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Levinsky Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain
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The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain takes place at The Levinsky Theatre in Plymouth. This literary event is scheduled for 24 November 2026 at 19:00. Tickets range from free to £6.00.
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by Dr Sam Edwards from Loughborough University
The story of the World War II ‘friendly invasion’ of Britain is well known, but what about the precedent, that is, the arrival of the American Expeditionary Force over 1917-18? This talk explores the long-overlooked history of this ‘first friendly invasion’. It will reveal where in World War I Britain the US military was based, it will uncover the experiences of the invading doughboys, and it will explore how they were received by local communities across the land. The talk will conclude by considering some of the memorials and monuments left by this invasion and which can be found from the western isles of Scotland to the south coast of England.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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When is The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain?
The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain takes place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 19:00.
Where is The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain taking place?
The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain is held at The Levinsky Theatre in Plymouth (University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA).
How much are tickets for The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain?
Tickets for The First Friendly Invasion: the US Military in First World War Britain range from £0 to £6. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
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Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Levinsky Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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