Operation Market Garden
Operation Market Garden was the Allied attempt to take control of series of bridges over the main rivers of the German occupied Holland. Airborne units were to be backed up by an armoured advance which if successful would secure the Allies crossing points over the Rhine, the last major natural barrier on the advance to Germany.

After the initial successful capture of the Waal Bridge at Nijmegen, the final Rhine bridge at Arnhem was never taken. Of the 35,000 Allied soldiers who took part, around 17,000 were killed or wounded and the Rhine remained a barrier until it was eventually crossed in March 1945.

D-Day Landings in Normandy
The 6th June 1944 saw the largest seaborne invasion in history when Allied force crossed the English channel to the Normandy beaches which were code-named Sword, Juno, Gold, Utah and Omaha. Soldiers landed in Normandy by parachute, glider or by landing craft on the beaches.

British forces landed at Sword and Gold beaches, Canadians at Juno beach while the Americans landed at Utah and Omaha beaches. Paratroopers and glider troops were landed behind enemy lines to capture key positions such as bridges while the French Resistance were involved in disrupting German communications and transport routes.

Dunkirk and Fortress Europe
The evacuations of Dunkirk saw over 300,000 British and Allied forces returned to Britain after being surrounded by the advancing Nazis. Once established, the Nazis started to fortify the north European coast in an attempt to turn it into Fortress Europe. As well as defensive positions, you will also visit launch sites from the V1 flying bombs and the V2 rocket complex at Eperlecques.

Our 4 night tours run from March to October 2008 with prices starting at £249 per person.

Battle of the Bulge
In December 1944, Hitler launched counter attacks against the advancing Allies in the Ardennes. The Battle of Bulge was primarily known as a tank battle but our tour will also introduce you to other aspects of the battle. Although the majority of the action involved US forces, you will also visit the British sector at Bure and Bande.

Our tours operate from March to October 2008 with prices from just £199 per person for a 3 night tour.

St Nazaire Commando Raid
Operation Chariot was a British attack which saw Royal Navy and Army Commando units attack the docks at St Nazaire. Just 27 men returned from the raid which saw 5 Victoria Crosses awarded. This raid has also been called “The Greatest Raid of All”.

We have just 4 dates for this tour in 2008 with prices starting at £399 per person for the 6 night tour.

Colditz, Dambusters and the Great Escape
The 8 night tour highlights the commitment of the Royal Air Force during World War II. Colditz was the famous prison where all “incorrigible” Allied officers were sent. Located close by is the city of Dresden which was almost completely destroyed by Allied bombing raids. The Polish camp at Zagan was where “The Great Escape” was planned. The Dambusters raid was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson. 617 Squadron attacked a number of dams in the Ruhr valley using bouncing bombs designed by Barnes Wallace.

Prices for the 8 night tour start at £499 per person with departures from March to October 2008.

The Italian Campaign

This extensive 11 night tour covers a number of important places of the 1944 Italian campaign including Anzio and Montecassino. After this, we move on Hitler’s Eagles Nest hideaway in Berchtesgaden, Munich, Dacau concentration camp and Nuremburg. There is also an option for a flying start to this tour, joining it in Rome on Day 3. We have just 4 dates available in 2008 with prices from £799 per person.

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