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I Guess I'll Start My Own War

Author Hugh Roberts
2026-09-09 19:00:00 2026-09-09 20:00:00 America/New_York I Guess I'll Start My Own War Join author Hugh Roberts for the story of one American soldier who spent weeks behind enemy lines during The Battle of the Bulge. North Royalton Branch - Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)

Wednesday, September 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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North Royalton Branch

Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)

Join author Hugh Roberts for the story of one American soldier who spent weeks behind enemy lines during The Battle of the Bulge.

Join Hugh Roberts, author of I Guess I'll Start My Own War, for the story of one American soldier who spent weeks behind enemy lines during The Battle of the Bulge. This sole individual was eventually awarded The Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery in action in the Ardennes Forest in December 1944.

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Located on Wallings Road, just east of State Road adjacent to the North Royalton Family YMCA, the North Royalton Branch features a full-service drive-up window, community meeting spaces and a beautiful nature-themed children’s area.

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I Guess I'll Start My Own War - Author Hugh Roberts
Wed, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Join author Hugh Roberts for the story of one American soldier who spent weeks behind enemy lines during The Battle of the Bulge.
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Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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