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Peleliu 14 Sm.Pub 20 Sep Sat - (Day 2) After breakfast, we proceed for a nute shopping before we head to the airport departing “70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF PELELIU” visit to the fortified island of Corregidor, where Gen- this evening.(B/L) INVASION BEACHES - BLOODY NOSE RIDGE - WALT RIDGE eral Douglas MacArthur made his headquarters at the 23 Sep Tue - (Day 5) We start of WWII before being ordered to leave the Phil- POST-TOUR 19—23 SEP MANILA & THE PHILIPPINES cross the international ippines. (B/L/D) on dateline and arrive in LAX een TOUR LEADER: MGYSGT JOHN EDWARDS, USMC 21 Sep Sun - (Day 3) Today we tour the cosmopolitan this morning. (B/L/D on s S fic” A Paci city of Manila and observe the history from the Span- flight). he ish colonial period, through WWII, the US post-war “T presence to present day. The charm of the Philippines 12 - 19 S E is evident as we meet the people of the PI. (B/L/D) 22 Sep Mon - (Day 4) We finish our tour of Manila P with a visit to the Manila Cemetery and some last mi- T E M B 13198 Centerpointe Way, Ste 202 E Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 R 2 0 1 4 13198 Centerpointe Way Ste. 202 Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 703-590-1295 * Fax 703-590-1292 [email protected] * www.miltours.com MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS is proud to present the 70th Anniver- 12 Sep Fri - (Day 1) Depart from the USA in the sary Commemoration of one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific War. for morning, cross International Date Line (lose a day). Today, the island of Peleliu is mostly forgotten, few people realize that just four days after Veteran’s Day is another day remembered by a 13 Sep Sat - (Day 2) Arrive in Koror, Palau in the much smaller and ever-dwindling group - America’s World War II (WWII) evening and transfer to our hotel. th Peleliu Veterans. September 15 , 1944 marked the beginning of com- 14 Sep Sun - (Day 3) Following breakfast and check- bat operations on the island of Peleliu in WWII, and is now a day of somber remembrance for the remaining US Marine Corps, Army, and out from the hotel, we depart for Peleliu via boat. Af- Navy veterans who participated in the battle. Peleliu, a small island in ter cruising through the amazing and famous Rock the western Pacific Ocean, is now part of the Republic of Palau. Those Islands, we arrive on Peleliu. After lunch, we begin an who have heard of the island know of it as an excellent dive location afternoon island tour starting with the invasion beach- with crystal clear waters and exotic sea life. To the WWII veteran, his es including White Beach, Orange Beach, Hunt’s family, and to students of history, Peleliu is something totally different. In Point, Promontory, and coral ridge. (B-Breakfast/L- 1944, Peleliu was the site of one of the most costly and heroic battles of Lunch/D-Dinner) WWII. Join with us as we explore the beaches, ridges, and caves where st st 15 Sep Mon - (Day 4) Today we commemorate the the 1 Marine Division and the Army’s 81 “Wildcat” Infantry Division 70th Anniversary of the battle at the 1st Marine Divi- fought to wrestle the island from the Japanese defenders. will have our Farewell Dinner tonight as we again re- sion Monument on The unique Military Historical Tours in-depth approach includes exten- Bloody Nose Ridge. member the men whose sive pre-departure research, utilizing a vast resource of maps and other The Ridge was the sce- monumental sacrifices in source material, ensuring the finest possible experience. Our Tour Di- ne of the fiercest Japa- conquering this island in rectors for this program are among the most knowledgeable on this sub- 1944 should not be forgot- Members of the Civic Action Team (CAT) nese resistance during ject. In-depth, but easily understood, briefings are conducted on each the 73-day struggle for ten. (B/L/D) 133-24 perform colors on Sept 15, 2008 at battle and other historic sites. the site of the monument dedicated to the control of Peleliu We 18 Sep Thur - (Day 7) efforts of the 1st Marine Division during the We will visit interesting sites unseen and unknown to the vast ma- will also have a memo- Morning departure for Ko- invasion of Peleliu. Below, CAT 133-24 jority of battlefield tourists, those only hinted at in The Pacific. rial service at the ror, with free time in the commemorated the 64th anniversary of the invasion by leading a small ceremony for Participants are invited to contribute by sharing their personal American Military afternoon. Dinner on your Peleliu veterans and their families who trav- knowledge and ex- Cemetary at Orange own. (B/L) eled to the Republic of Palau to mark the Beach as part of the offi- pertise as we walk 19 Sep Fri - (Day 8) This occasion at the former American Military the battlefields. Am- Tour Price: $ 1,995 cial 70th Anniversary Cemetery on Orange Beach. Orange Beach BoDO—Based on double Occupancy Commemorations. After- morning we depart Koror is one of the original landing sites of US ple time is allowed for personal explora- wards, we resume our for home crossing the in- forces on Peleliu on 15 Sept 1944. CAT 133- Single Supplement: $ 625 ternational dateline arriv- 24 is a detachment from Naval Mobile Con- tion and sightseeing. Post-Tour Price (BoDO): $ 1,195 historical campaign struction Battalion 133, homeported in Gulf- Since we come close jungle trek with the key ing on the same day we port, MS. U.S. Navy photograph by Con- to many places of Single Supplement: $ 275 points including West depart. (B at Hotel/L/D on struction Mechanic 1st Class William Long great historical inter- ******************************* Road ridges, the first flight) est, we will include Tour Price Includes: Command Post (CP), MANILA, PHILIP- stops at * Basic Island Tourist Accommodations on the Sherman tank site, PINES POST-TOUR some of the Japanese communi- 19—23 SEPTEM- these, de- Peleliu & First Class on Koror * cations cave, and Hills pending on BER Van Transportation on Peleliu 150, 160, 180, 200, available * 205,and 210. (B/L/D) 19 Sep Fri - (Day 1): Af- time and Meals as indicated in itinerary ter a leisurely day on Ko- group inter- * 16 Sept Tue - (Day 5) ror, we depart for Manila est. Emergency Medical, Evacuation, Repatriation, After breakfast, we continue our exploration of Pele- arriving in the evening for check-in at our hotel. (B/L All of these and baggage insurance included in each tour liu’s WWII history with a jungle trek to Unnamed Is- and D on the plane) things, along * land, the German blockhouse, the Japanese Zero with the MHT “FieldBook” information packet wreckage, the aircraft dump, Lady Luck LVT, the * most experi- TBF crash site, Temple of Doom 1 and 2, the Japa- Admission fees to all sites and museums nese Army administration area, the battle museum enced staff * of Battlefield Services of experienced MHT Tour Leaders blockhouse, RDF area, and finally ending our journey Tour Lead- at Purple Beach. (B/L/D) DISCOUNT AIRFARE AVAILABLE: ers and Guides will combine to make your trip the most en- 17 Sep Wed - (Day 6) Today we resume our battle joyable, relaxing, entertaining and educational experi- MHT can book you from your home city to Pele- liu via MHT’s Airline Partners. Discount air- trek with stops at Horseshoe Valley, Wildcat Bowl, ence possible. We welcome your phone calls, letters fare from anywhere in the continental U.S. or e-mails to discuss this expedition with one of our Five Brothers, Five Sisters, Death Valley, the Last CP, is available upon request. Business Class and the Badlands. Our final afternoon of exploration Battlefield Specialists. Call us toll free at 800-722- upgrade is available upon request (prices sub- 9501, M-F 9AM-5PM, write or e-mail us. We look ject to confirmation at time of booking!) takes us to the North Pocket, 1000 man cave, 75 mm forward to hearing from you! gun site, Hill Row, North Pocket, Hills 120 and 140, Daily Itinerary and the trio of Wattie, Boyd, and Baldie Ridges. We .
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