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D-DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY: an ICONIC JOURNEY of REMEMBRANCE in Collaboration with the National WWII Museum D-DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY: AN ICONIC JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE In collaboration with The National WWII Museum Amsterdam to Dover | Aboard the All-New Seabourn Ovation MAY 29 – JUNE 7, 2019 LIMITED NUMBER OF SUITES AVAILABLE – SAVE $2,000 PER COUPLE WHEN RESERVED BY OCTOBER 15, 2018 RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN HISTORY Dear Alumni and Friends, The McGill Alumni and Friends Travel Program, in collaboration with The National WWII Museum, has assembled a fitting commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. Please join us as we sail from Amsterdam on May 29, 2019, following the path of the German juggernaut and then retracing the Allies’ triumphant return to, and liberation of, Europe. As our very special guest, you will travel in complete comfort aboard the all-suite Seabourn Ovation and experience an unforgettable 75th Anniversary Commemoration at the Juno Beach Centre on June 6, 2019. On board and on shore, esteemed World War II historians will enhance your understanding of the war that changed the world and the epic 1944 invasion. You will share in rich discussions with renowned authors Col. Ian Hope, Lt. Col., Doug Delany, and many others. Through a unique collaboration with the Museum, we are honoured to host WWII veterans, who will return 75 years later to the land they liberated. As our guest, you’ll enjoy privileged access to top WWII sites and special invitations to events both on-board and ashore during this major commemoration. For a more robust experience, you may choose to add a specially arranged pre-cruise tour in Amsterdam focusing on the fascinating story of the Dutch Resistance, or an in-depth post-cruise program, Churchill’s London. This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and to ensure the journey is intimate and meaningful, just 225 suites are available to our invited guests. Accommodations are likely to fill up quickly, so I urge you to reserve your space as soon as possible. Sincerely, Gabrielle Korn Executive Director McGill Alumni Association PHOTO CREDIT: THE CROSS OF SACRIFICE IN THE BENY-SUR-MER CANADIAN COMMONWEALTH WAR CEMETERY, NORMANDY FRANCE. COVER PHOTO: TROOPS OF THE 3RD CANADIAN INFANTRY DIVISION ARE LANDING AT JUNO BEACH ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF BERNIERES-SUR-MER ON D-DAY DURING OPERATION OVERLORD IN NORMANDY,–6TH JUNE 1944. COURTESY OF GALERIE BILDERWELT/GETTY IMAGES. PHOTO CREDIT: THE CANADIAN DDAY CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL. COURTESY OF GRAEME ROBERTSON/GETTY IMAGES PHOTO CREDIT: CANADIAN INFANTRY SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS AFTER THE LANDING AT JUNO BEACH. JUNE 1944. BERNIÈRES-SUR-MER, NORMANDY, FRANCE. COURTESY OF GALERIE BILDERWELT/GETTY IMAGES THE INVASION OF NORMANDY The Western Allies’ greatest operation of World War II and the finest hour of Allied cooperation. D-DAY: THE OPENING OF A SECOND FRONT IN EUROPE WAS 4 YEARS IN THE MAKING From the moment the Nazis conquered Western Europe in their great blitzkrieg offensive of May-June 1940, the Allies began to plan and prepare for their eventual cross-channel invasion and return to the continent. In June 2019, The National WWII Museum will be retracing these steps: first, of the German juggernaut, and then of the Allies’ triumphant return to and liberation of Europe. Join us as we set sail from Amsterdam, which suffered under Nazi rule for more than four years, then to Rotterdam, the first city to experience the full might of German aerial bombing, which resulted in the obliteration of much of the city. The destruction of Rotterdam served as a harbinger of things to come in Europe and around the world. Continuing to Belgium, explore the battlefields of World War I and visit the site of some of the worst trench fighting. The Battle of Passchendaele ended in November 1917, when Canadians successfully occupied the high ground overlooking Ypres. Walk the grounds of Essex Farm, the setting of John McRae’s poem “In Flanders Fields.” Our next port of call is the coastal town of Dunkirk, France. During the war, a dramatic, last-second evacuation from the continent saved the British Expeditionary Force, an event Churchill later described as the “Miracle at Dunkirk.” While on the Channel Coast, we also visit Calais, containing the most formidable portions of Hitler’s famous Atlantic Wall. Sailing along the French coast, we visit Dieppe, location of the ill-fated Allied raid of August 1942, which resulted in the loss of thousands of lives but taught valuable lessons to the Allied invasion planners. At last we arrive at the beaches of Normandy, where the Allied nations made their triumphant return on June 6, 1944. While it was an eventual success, it was a hard, bitter fight to invade the vast, open beaches and fight inland towards Paris, then on to Germany – and ultimate victory. CANADIAN SOLDIERS IN A CAPTURED GERMAN HEADQUARTERS IN NORMANDY. COURTESY OF GALERIE BILDERWELT / HULTON ARCHIVE / GETTY 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY: AN ICONIC JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE | 5 AERIAL VIEW OF BRUGES STAND WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE Faced with rough seas, strong winds, and numerous mines on Juno beach, the Canadian soldiers persevered and achieved the deepest advance into Normandy of any of the five invasion beaches. This exceptional opportunity allows guests to gain insight into the mindset of Canadian soldiers on D-Day and pay homage to these fallen heroes – truly an honour and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. DDAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY: AN ICONIC JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE | 7 DISCOVER A WHOLE NEW WAY TO EXPLORE HISTORY Aboard the Seabourn Ovation from May 29 to June 7, 2019, guests will follow the path of Germany’s conquest of Western Europe and the Allied efforts to wrest Seabourn Ovation Itinerary control back from the Nazis in a path of liberation. The tour culminates with the successful landings at Normandy on June 6, 1944, and the campaign that followed. DAY DATE PORT Sailing down the North Sea and English Channel coast from Amsterdam to Day 1 May 29, 2019 Amsterdam, The Netherlands/Embarkation Normandy, the Ovation’s stops include: • Rotterdam, levelled by the Nazi blitz Day 2 May 30, 2019 Rotterdam, The Netherlands • Passchendaele, where Canadian forces were instrumental in ending a Day 3 May 31, 2019 Zeebrugge, Belgium months-long struggle during World War I Day 4 June 1, 2019 Dunkirk/Calais, France • Dunkirk, where the miraculous evacuation of British, French, and other Allied forces took place in June 1940 Day 5 June 2, 2019 Dieppe, Le Havre, France • Calais and its awesome remnants of Hitler’s Atlantic Wall Day 6 June 3, 2019 Normandy Beaches, Honfleur, France • Dieppe, the scene of the heroic attempt by Canadian, British, and American Day 7 June 4, 2019 Normandy Beaches, Honfleur, France forces to secure a lodgment in August 1942 • Normandy, site of the largest amphibious assault in history, where we will spend Day 8 June 5, 2019 Normandy Beaches, Cherbourg, France four days and nights touring the landing areas, iconic landmarks, and off-the- Day 9 June 6, 2019 Normandy Beaches, Cherbourg, France beaten-path sites that played a role in the Allied D-Day invasion • The cruise concludes with an overnight sailing across the English Channel Day 10 June 7, 2019 Dover, England/Disembarkation to Dover TOUR INCLUSIONS n “Build Your Perfect Journey” included Shore Excursions at each port n Personal listening devices on all included touring n Comprehensive lecture series from world renowned historians n Welcome, Farewell, and Veteran Recognition Receptions throughout the program n Onboard entertainment, including the Museum’s own Victory Belles n All meals onboard, including specialty restaurants, and meals and Seabourn’s award-winning theatrical and musical productions ashore as identified in final program itinerary (announced July 2018) n Wi-Fi access throughout the ship n Expert local battlefield and cultural guides n Roundtrip airport transfers (when arriving and departing on scheduled n Private, first-class, air-conditioned motor coach transportation cruise dates) on all shore excursions n Included gratuities to shipboard staff, local guides and drivers n VIP access to sites not offered on other tours n Commemorative map book including useful battlefield maps and archival n Video Oral History presentations from The National WWII Museum’s images to be used throughout your journey collection n Document wallet, personalized luggage tags, and customized name badge n Unlimited beverages including wines, spirits, beer, coffee, water, tea, soft drinks, and juices, plus en-suite minibar, replenished daily n Personal journal and pen to document your journey DDAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY: AN ICONIC JOURNEY OF REMEMBRANCE | 9 BUILD YOUR PERFECT JOURNEY Exclusively for this iconic sailing, guests will choose from a wide variety of shore excursions at every port. Each guest will have the flexibility to custom-design their own itinerary each day of the journey. FLAGSHIP MILITARY CURATOR'S COLLECTION: CULTURAL EXCURSIONS FOCUSED MILITARY TREKS EXCURSIONS For those travelling to Normandy for Many of our loyal travellers may be returning Experience Europe’s age-old treasures the first time, full days of touring in the to Normandy for a second time to visit when you choose one of the three style of our classic Normandy tour will Europe on a National WWII Museum tour. cultural excursions offered at each allow you the opportunity to access For the first time, we are pleased to offer port. From art to architecture, and from the most well-known battlefield sites at BRAND NEW battlefield experiences at food to photography, the richness of each port. Touring will focus on broader each port of call. Designed and led by each destination’s heritage and culture perspectives of how the Allies came historians travelling with you, each day will comes to life in this customized series of together to begin the liberation of the be a “deep dive” into little known history tours.
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