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The Days after D-Day – Inland, Encirclement & Breakout Coach Holidays 5 Days - 5% Discount Specialist Battlefield Guide on Every Tour |
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A new tour, looking at the events that took place in the days
after the invasion of Normandy |
| The Days after D-Day - Itinerary |
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DAY 1: Local departure by coach then onwards to the Caen area for four nights. DAY 2: American Sector, Operation Follows the American Breakout – or Montgomery's famed breakout in the West and the push from Omaha and Utah Beaches which culminated in the Battle for St. Lo and 'Operation Cobra'. We travel down to Avranches via St. Lo and the Perriers road to see the start of the battle for Brittany and to visit the American cemetery at St. James. Then we move on to the American stand at Mortain where they thwarted the German 'Operation Luttich'. B DAY 3: Operation Epsom, Operation Martlett, Operation Bluecoat We study some of Montgomery's ill-fated attempts to take the city of Caen. With visits to Hill 112 – 'Operation Epsom' and its protective flank 'Operation Martlett' at Fontenay-le-Pesnil where we see the 49th Division Memorial and War cemetery. Lunchtime finds us in Villers Bocage where we investigate the story of Michael Wittman and his encounter with 'The Desert Rats'. We will also visit the town of Tilly-sur-Seulles, taken and re-taken 23 times and its nearby cemetery at 'Jerusalem' crossroads. We also take the opportunity of studying 'Operation Bluecoat', one of Montgomery's breakout battles towards Mont Pincon. B DAY 4: Operation Goodwood, Falaise Road (included) We continue with the inland battle of 'Operation Goodwood', Montgomery's final battle for Caen. We take the opportunity to visit either the Canadian or Polish war cemetery, before heading into Falaise for lunch. After we head into the Falaise pocket, the scene of the final break out from the battlefields of Normandy. We drive and walk along the 'Corridor of Death', the route of the German escape, through the villages of Tournai and St. Lambert – where we hear the story of Major Currie VC. We end the day at the Polish Memorial at Montormel, the scene of the Polish stand - isolated without food and ammunition for three days. B DAY 5: To Calais then return home. B Included Meals: B=Breakfast |
| What's included |
• FREE local joining points • Travel
by Silver Service
luxury coach with extra legroom
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Silver Service Coach ... |
... for luxury coach travel with :- • EXTRA legroom for your added comfort • Rear lounge to relax and chat • Porterage at your hotels
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| Silver Service Coach |
More than simply your method of transport, our Silver Service departures offer a coach with added comfort and facilities, plus extra benefits such as porterage in your hotels and extra included excursions on selected tours. Your Silver Service journey starts from the moment you meet your tour coach at the port. Then, as you travel onwards, it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy the added comfort and extras you get by choosing Silver Service. Watch your journey’s progress on the onboard satellite navigation system, listen to a CD, enjoy time to relax and talk to fellow travellers in the rear lounge and enjoy the added comfort you get with Silver Service. Find out more |
Silver Service Departure Dates & Prices 2012 Tour ref 5FDAV |
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Leger Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: T55 + Tour Code Tel Leger Reservations on 0844 504 6480 |
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April 16 |
£389 £370 |
October 22 |
£389 £370 |
July 2 |
£399 £380 |
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Prices are per person, based on two sharing. Extras • Optional excursions • Single room supplement £99 • Travel insurance from £31.95 |
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