Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Bamber Bridge


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:14, 19 June 2017 (UTC)

Battle of Bamber Bridge

 * ... that the Battle of Bamber Bridge began when white American military police arrested a black USAAF soldier in an English village pub (pictured), and ended with a mutiny that left one dead and seven injured? Source: "Two white Military Policemen (henceforth MPs), having been advised that there was trouble at the Old Hob Inn, went to investigate. It was just after 10 pm, closing time, and the barmaid had just refused a drink to the several black soldiers in the pub, who were there along with a number of British soldiers and civilians. The MPs tried to arrest one of the black soldiers who was improperly dressed and had no pass, the soldier refused and a crowd surrounded the two policemen. Some of the Britons in the crowd verbally supported the black troops and the whole thing escalated." link
 * Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Platypus cylindrus
 * Comment: Anniversary is June 24, so that would be a good day to schedule it for.

Created by Smurrayinchester (talk). Self-nominated at 13:18, 2 June 2017 (UTC).


 * :* Review Symbol confirmed.svg Earwig is clear. No apparent close paraphrasing or copy violation.  New article.  Long enough.  Timely nominated. All paragraphs are cited (except lead).  Hook is interesting, neutral and supported by reliable on line source (republished by BBC).  It would be possible to sex-up this hook but I don't think that is a requirement.  Hook is 196 characters, within policy.  QPQ confirmed (not yet promoted, not a requirement).  Picture is from Commons and is properly licensed.  Clear at 100 pix. Note request for hold for anniversary.  7&amp;6=thirteen (☎) 13:59, 2 June 2017 (UTC)