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Americans in Normandy
“Bloody Omaha and Beyond”
At 6.35am on 6th June 1944, 'D-Day' troops of the American 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions approached a beach in Normandy for what they thought was to be a walkover. By the end of that fateful day this beach would be forever known as 'Bloody Omaha'. Meanwhile, further to the West, American Airborne troops had landed, during the hours of darkness, on the Cotentin Peninsular to pave the way for the American 4th Infantry Division, who were to land on 'Utah Beach'. Two totally different stories, but, each equally important in the success of the Allied liberation of Europe. This tour concentrates on the American input into the Normandy landings and some of the following actions which would result in the retreat of the German Armies through the 'Falaise Gap'.
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“Our specialist tour guides are able to relate many personal stories and experiences gained first hand from the guys who were there! If you want to feel close to the European battlefields and visit them through the eyes and words of others then this tour is a must. “.
Eisenhower speaks with 1st Lt. Wallace C. Strobel and Company E, 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division on the evening of June 5, 1944.
President Roosevelt expressed the World War II generation as, the generation that had a “Rendezvous with Destiny.”
The American Perspective
The Normandy landings were the first successful opposed landings across the English Channel in nine centuries. They were costly in terms of men, but the defeat inflicted on the Germans was one of the largest of the war. Strategically, the campaign led to the loss of the German position in most of France and the secure establishment of a new major front. Allied material weight told heavily in Normandy, as did intelligence and deception plans. The general Allied concept of the battle was sound, drawing on the strengths of both Britain and the United States.
As one of the UK’s biggest Battlefield Tour Operator with specialist guides we have wealth of experience and aim to make the tours but educational and memorable.
Travelling from the USA
We have arranged for the tour coaches to pickup form the Novotel Heathrow which should provide an ideal landing point for travelers from the United States of America.
“The Novotel London Heathrow is located in the heart of Heathrow Airport, 30 minutes from Central London. This hotel is ideal for guests on a business trip offering high speed internet access and extensive conference facilities. Close to Stockley Park andtourist attractions such as Windsor Castle and Legoland. Enjoy contemporary cuisine in the pleasant surroundings of our Elements restaurant and lounge bar. Relax in our heated indoor swimming pool and gym at no extra charge. Onsite parking.”
5 days from £359 - $714*
* please note that this price is for the European leg of the tour all flights to and from the USA and Accommodation in the UK, are not included. Exchange rates are likely to fluctuate this price was calculated on the 19/05/08
