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The Rise and Fall of Hitler’s Germany A journey that takes you from Berlin to Auschwitz to Warsaw, focused on the devastating legacy of the Holocaust, the bombing raids, and the last battles. 13 DAYS | SEPTEMBER 21 – OCTOBER 3, 2019 Save $1,000 per couple when booked by May 3, 2019. Featuring award-winning author Alexandra Richie, DPhil Engage. Reflect. Explore. Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends, To fully comprehend World War II, one needs to understand its origins. Dr. Richie on a tour that culminates in a very special farewell dinner at her In Europe, the journey to war began in the private meeting rooms and raucous historic home, once used as the headquarters for German General Herbert public stadiums of Germany where the Nazis concocted and then promoted Otto Gille, commander during one of the last great tank battles of World War II. their designs for a new world order, one founded on conquest and racial-purity Experience this exceptional itinerary, visit some of the most crucial sites ideals. As they launched the war on September 1, 1939, by invading Poland, held by the Third Reich and better understand how they were eventually Hitler and his followers unleashed a hell that would return to its birthplace in brought down for the betterment of the world. Berlin fewer than six years later. You’re invited to participate in this emotional journey through Germany led by Sincerely, WWII scholar and author Dr. Alexandra Richie, one of the foremost experts in the profound history of these countries. Explore from Berlin to Żagań, Kraków, Gdańsk, and Warsaw visiting historical Melanie McEwen, Artsci’87 sites and reflecting on how the Nazis rose to power and then brought Manager, Alumni Education & Travel destruction and misery to Europe. Visit battlefields, museums and memorials, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving interact with locals, and immerse yourself in the expert storytelling of Queen’s University PHOTO. ARCHIVE / ALAMY STOCK HISTORY OF WORLD COURTESY HITLER IN 1928/29. PHOTO: COVER IN THE EVENING MARKET SQUARE KRAKOW PHOTO: 2 | VISIT US AT WWW.QUEENSU.CA/ALUMNI/SERVICES-AND-BENEFITS/ALUMNI-TRAVEL CALL US AT 1-800-267-7837 | 3 CREDIT: FRANK AYMAMI CREDIT: (“WOLF’S LAIR”) (“WOLF’S Alexandra Richie, DPhil Author and Historian WOLFSCHANZE WOLFSCHANZE Decorated historian Alexandra Richie, DPhil, leads this tour of the area she has researched and written so much about. Her most recent work, Warsaw 1944, became the #1 best-selling book in Poland and won the Newsweek Teresa Torańska Prize for Best Nonfiction 2014, as well as the Kazimierz Moczarski Prize for Best History Book in Poland 2015. Her first book, Faust’s Metropolis: A History of Berlin, was named one of the top ten books of the year by Publisher’s Weekly. Richie wrote her ALEXANDRA RICHIE WITH TOUR GUESTS AT AT GUESTS ALEXANDRA RICHIE WITH TOUR doctorate at St. Antony’s College, Oxford, and after graduating she worked for the Boston Consulting Group in London restructuring former communist industries across Central and Eastern Europe. “The trip was fabulous. I She later returned to Oxford as a Fellow of learned so much about a country, Wolfson College, where she taught history and Bringing History to Life the tenacity of its people and experiences of World War II that international relations. The National WWII Museum provides vivid insight into the war that most people, even WWII buffs She is currently Professor of History at the aren’t remotely aware of. changed the world–but nothing can tell the story of that war more Collegium Civitas in Warsaw, and Director of An eye opening experience. dramatically than a visit to the actual places where victory was fought for Dr. Richie was beyond words. the Department of International Relations, and won. Our Travel Program allows you to experience these journeys in Her knowledge, sense of specializing in defence and security studies. first-class comfort as you go behind the scenes to the beaches, bridges, humour, personal family stories, Richie has contributed to many articles, cities, and villages where crucial battles took place and history-making involvement within the Polish documentaries, radio and television programs, museums and educational and is passionate about educating students on decisions were made. Guided by esteemed experts in WWII history, communities, and her ability you’ll hear the personal stories and walk in the footsteps of the brave to put up with all of us was the rich history of the region. She lives in Warsaw individuals who fought for the freedom we enjoy today. amazing. The last night at her with her husband Władysław Bartoszewski, and house was the icing on the cake!” their two daughters. Richie is also a Presidential – Marji D., Millsboro, DE Counselor at The National WWII Museum. 4 | VISIT US AT WWW.QUEENSU.CA/ALUMNI/SERVICES-AND-BENEFITS/ALUMNI-TRAVEL CALL US AT 1-800-267-7837 | 5 The Rise and Fall of Hitler’s Germany • Roundtrip airport transfers (when arriving and departing on scheduled group tour dates) 13 DAYS | FROM $6,995* (WHEN BOOKED BY MAY 3, 2019) • Inter-European flight from Kraków to Gdańsk *Based on double occupancy. $9,095 single occupancy. $229 per person taxes and fees are additional. • Luxury 5-star and deluxe 4-star accommodations throughout the journey • Exclusive itinerary designed by The National WWII Museum • Private, first-class, air conditioned motor coach transportation and Dr. Alexandra Richie • Personal listening devices on all included touring • Presentations from the Museum’s digital collections, including video and oral histories • Included gratuities to guides, drivers, porters and servers • Special access to sites not offered on other tours, including a special • 11 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners, and 4 Receptions farewell dinner at a historic, private home • Beer, house wine, and soft drinks with included lunches and dinners • VIP events with the opportunity to meet people who were • Personalized luggage tags and customized name badge eyewitnesses to historic events in Germany and Poland • Keepsake journal and pen to document your journey • Full-time logistical tour manager • Informative map book including useful battlefield maps and archival • Expert local guides images to be used throughout your journey.LA TIVA BALTIC SEA NORTH SEA LITHUANIA Westerplatte KALININGRAD Sopot RUSSIA Gdańsk Wolf’s Lair (Ketrzyn) Mikolaijki Berlin BELARUS NETHERLANDS POLAND Radzymin BELARUS Wannsee Warsaw Żagań GERMANY Stalag BELGIUM Luft III Wroclaw UKRAINEUKRAINE LUX Oswiecim Krakoww (Auschwitz) CZECH REPUBLIC UKRAINE AUSTRIA FRANCE SLOVAKIA Route Overnights Tour Stops AUSTRIA SWITZERLAND HUNGARY ROMANIAROMANIA 6 | VISIT US AT WWW.QUEENSU.CA/ALUMNI/SERVICES-AND-BENEFITS/ALUMNI-TRAVEL CALL US AT 1-800-267-7837 | 7 ITALY SLOVENIA CROACROATIATIA SERBIA BULGARIA “Travel on a journey that takes you from Berlin to Auschwitz to Warsaw, focused on the devastating legacy of the Holocaust, the bombing raids, and 1945 the last battles.” -Alex Richie Apr 16–Berlin, Germany 1940 1944 The Battle of Berlin begins, resulting in Germany’s capital city May 20–Oswiecim, Poland Aug 1–Warsaw, Poland being reduced to rubble. Auschwitz is established by the SS and As Soviet forces near Warsaw, initially populated with Polish political Polish freedom fighters take up prisoners and then becomes the site of arms, thus beginning the mass extermination of European Jewry. Warsaw Uprising. 1939 1945 Sep 1–Westerplatte, Poland May 6–Breslau, Germany Nazi Germany invades Poland Breslau surrenders, becoming and the Germans fire the first the last major city in Germany to fall. shots of World War II. 1942 1944 Jan 20–Berlin, Germany Aug 1–Radzymin, Poland The Nazi Party formulates the “Final One of the last great tank battles Solution” at Wannsee Conference. on the Eastern Front begins. 1940 1944 1944 1945 Jan 15–Krakow, Poland Jul 20–East Prussia, Germany Mar 24–Żagań, Poland Jul 17–Potsdam, Germany Oskar Schindler, a German An assassination attempt on Hitler Seventy-six prisoners of war escape Churchill, Truman, and Stalin meet businessman, opens his factory fails at the fortified command post Stalag Luft III, in what later becomes at Cecilienhof Palace for the where he will save hundreds of Jews. known as “Wolf’s Lair.” known as “The Great Escape.” Potsdam Conference. Photo Credits Top to Bottom, Left to Right: The Nazi propaganda photo shows the painting “Beschießung der Westerplatte” (“The bombardment of the Photo Credits Top to Bottom, Left to Right: The Warsaw Uprising / World History Archive / Alamy; German Panzertruppen / Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy; Westerplatte”) by artist Claus Bergen at the great art exhibit in Munich / dpa picture alliance / Alamy; Oskar Schindler, Frankfurt, Germany, 1963 / Everett Destroyed houses in Dresden / SPUTNIK / Alamy; Russian flag is flown over the ruins of the Reichstag / World History Archive / Alamy; Breslau Ruins, Collection Historical / Alamy; Entrance of Auschwitz / Matthew Taylor / Alamy; House of Wannsee Conference / Contributor ullstein bild / Getty; Adolf 1945 / akg-images / Alamy; Potsdam Conference / INTERFOTO Alamy BACK COVER PHOTO: 2018 tour group at the Warsaw Uprising Museum. Hitler at a meeting at Wolf’s Lair / Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo / Alamy; THE TOPOGRAPHY OF TERROR MUSEUM, BERLIN POW CAMPS MUSEUM The Topography of Terror Museum, Berlin, Germany Acting as the headquarters of the Secret State Police with its own “House Penitentiary” during World War II, this museum is one of the most visited memorial sites in Berlin. The Allied Museum, Berlin, Germany This museum tells the story of what took place after the Allies defeated the Germans in World War II, and focuses on the conflict between Russian communist society and the democratic principles of the US, Great Britain, and France while trying to rebuild the country. POW Camps Museum, Żagań, Poland Founded in 1971, this museum commemorates the history of prisoner of war camps existing in Żagań and its immediate vicinity during World War II.

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