Privat amerikansk Sektor D-dagstur
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Tag med mig til en mindeværdig dag med opdagelse ved hjælp af kort, fotografier og ægte slagmarksartefakter for at forbedre din oplevelse med Normandy to Victory Tours! Lad mig dele min passion, viden og bemærkelsesværdige historier med dig, der forklarer D Day-landingerne den 6. juni 1944, Slaget ved Hedgerows og de allierede styrkers udvikling i Normandiet og videre. . . til sejr!
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På vej mod Sainte Mère Église vil vi diskutere begivenhederne op til D-Day. Dette var den første by, der blev befriet af amerikanerne den 6. juni 1944. Fra markedspladsen vil vi tale om de luftbårne styrkers afgørende mål, og du vil have lidt fritid til at se den historiske bymidte, før du går videre til Utah Beach.
Vi vil gøre et kort stop ved Easy Company Memorial ved Brecourt Manoir og Winter Leadership monumentet på vej mod Utah Beach.
Utah var den mest succesrige landingsstrand under invasionen på grund af flere årsager, som vi vil diskutere på stedet. Jeg vil fortælle dig mere om det berømte ideal bag Atlanterhavsmuren og de allierede forberedelser til at sikre succesen med landingerne, bølge efter bølge, som ville etablere strandhovederne. Vi vil have lidt fritid, før vi tager en hurtig frokostpause for at maksimere vores tid.
Vi holder en "snack frokost" pause på cirka 45 minutter på en Boulangerie med et godt udvalg af snacks, salater og sandwich.
Vi kører derefter langs kysten til Omaha Beach, og jeg vil forklare, hvorfor morgenangrebet var så dyrt, men hvordan landingerne generelt var en succes. Det er umuligt at forstå vanskelighederne ved Omaha, før du har set den åbne strand og de imponerende bluffs. Noget fritid giver dig mulighed for at reflektere over disse betydningsfulde begivenheder.
Vores sidste stop vil være at ære de faldne på Normandiets amerikanske kirkegård ved Colleville-sur-Mer. Dette uforglemmelige landskab hylder virkelig de 9.387 amerikanske soldater og kvinder, der blev tilbage i begravelsen. Den naturskønne returrute er en ideel mulighed for at udvide slaget ved Normandiet og de særlige kendetegn ved dets berømte læhegn, som var sådan en prøvelse for de allierede tropper. Vi vil have dækket meget i løbet af dagen – men det er kun et kort indblik i amerikanernes mægtige bestræbelser under denne historiske begivenhed.
Efter frokost går vi ud mod Omaha Sector. . . første stop Pointe du Hoc. Virkelig en fantastisk og unik ramme for dette oversøiske amerikanske mindested med sine 100 fod høje klipper og de hundredvis af bombe- og flådeskalskratere. Jeg vil forklare den yderste vigtighed af dette tyske langtrækkende kystartilleristed, Ranger Task Force, dets missioner på D-Day og meget mere.
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Anmeldelser(51)
Jon truly made this experience a once in a lifetime one. He has a way of bringing his passion for history to life for you. While standing in the square at St. Mere-Eglise I could picture the C-47's coming from the west at 500-600 feet and at a speed of 100 MPH while paratroopers dropped out of the sky. His command of language and the little details/stories that make this experience come to life, are simply outstanding. He is tireless and loves his job. We saw all the beaches, Point du Hoc and more. Each stop was filled with the history that changed the world. I recommend Jon for all. Simply outstanding.
Jon was very knowledgeable about the events and history of the area. His enthusiasm was very evident.
Such a once in a lifetime experience with Jon! He planned out all of the tours down to the slightest detail to make it an amazing experience! He is so knowledgeable and passionate on everything WW2. We saw where my Grandfather landed on D-DAY and learned about so many heroic men, especially the ones history never taught us about. A truly unforgettable couple of days! Thanks again, Jon
First off, a naturalEnglish speaking guide makes the tour so much easier for an American. Next: Jon is a walking encyclopedia of the D-Day story. He lives in St Lo - he is part of the story. And lastly, Jon is a kind soul who made the trip special and fun for us.
Jon did a great job tailoring this tour for a group o 70 yr olds with some disabilities. Except for the rain, the 8+ hours we spent with Jon was thoroughly enjoyable and educational. Highly recommend his tour and will do it again if I return to Cherborg.
Jon is a wealth of information! We really enjoyed our tour! It was a cold, rainy day, but it didn't diminish the tour. Sorry again Jon! He took my husband and I to an ATM! Thank you again Jon! It was a world class tour and so very poignant for our 3 American veterans.
Jon did a great job narrating and truly describing the build up and the ultimate invasion of D Day. It was very meaningful to me since my Dad landed at Utah Beach. You can tell Jon has a passion and love for the history of the Normandy region. Great experience.
Outstanding trip with out tour guide John. He was a wonderful, personable, full of great stories, and a really nice gent to talk with all day. His excellent knowledge of the individual sites with examples and pictures and then additional explanations made for a fantastic day. He timed our trips to different sites so that we could be at the American cemetery for taking down of the US flag at 4 pm. A very humbling and sobering site. As a retired Admiral I found his knowledge and expertise impressive and exactly what we were looking for. Thank you John.
Tour was wonderful! Jon is remarkably articulate, incredibly well prepared, and very enthusiastic about his subject matter! The tour was refreshing and highly educational! The sights he took us to were presented logically and helped us comprehend what was happening as the complex invasion of Normandy was unfolding. We have recommended him to close friends and colleagues who may be able to attend one of his tours during the nexty few weeks.
What a day! Jon met us at the train and gave us a wonderful gift of his knowledge and hospitality. Very, very knowledgeable and thorough. As an American who wanted the D-Day experience, Jon completed that bucket list. He provided comfortable transportation and amenities. His choice for a lunch spot was wonderful. At the historic sites, he gave a wonderful presentation including important details and provided ample time to explore on your own. Every minute was educational-from the time of pickup to discharge. I highly recommend Jon to give you the complete D-Day experience. Do yourself a favor and book this tour. You won’t regret it. Thanks again, Jon!
