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2019 Normandy Seine a V4.Indd NORMANDY & THE SEINE RIVER From the D-Day Beaches to the Liberation of Paris OCTOBER 13 – 21, 2019 Take a front-row seat to history and enjoy France’s beautiful chateau country and a cruise onboard Uniworld’s S.S. Joie de Vivre. Featuring authors and historians James Holland and John C. McManus, PhD.. Save $1,000 per couple when booked by June 28, 2019 Featuring an exclusive lecture series and comprehensive touring, this unique educational program combines learning and sightseeing with a whole new level of luxury. Dear Friend of The National WWII Museum, STEPHEN J. WATSON We have long honored our mission to preserve the history and teachings of the war that changed the world through exhibitions, educational programs, and battlefield tours. The story of D-Day and the Allied invasion of Normandy have been at the heart of this Museum since we first opened our doors on June 6, 2000, and while our mission has expanded to cover the entire American experience in World War II, we still hold our Normandy travel programs in special regard – and consider them the very best in the market. It is with great excitement that I invite you to join our featured historians James Holland and John McManus, PhD, on a journey designed to offer even more meaningful personal insight into Normandy and the Seine River Valley. Led by these two expert historians on World War II and local battlefield guides, this memorable tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into D-Day and the Battle of Normandy along the French coast, explore the rich culture of the Normandy countryside, and cruise the Seine River into the heart of France. Along the way, you’ll learn the timeless stories of those who sacrificed so much to pull off the greatest amphibious attack in history and ultimately secure the freedom we enjoy today. After an emotional tour of the Normandy beaches, the Seine River will guide you to well-preserved villages, to less-visited historic sites, and return you to the “City of Light,” as you learn more about the much-anticipated liberation of Paris in August 1944. Even if you have visited France before, I encourage you to join our featured historians on this poignant and unforgettable chateau stay and luxury cruise voyage – an exclusive charter by The National WWII Museum. We are honored to share the stories of the heroes to whom we owe so much. Sincerely, Stephen J. Watson President & CEO, The National WWII Museum “This was an amazing trip. We have traveled around the world, but this trip was more meaningful than any we have taken because of the history of the places we visited. What happened in Normandy and the rest of France had an enormous impact on us as Americans. Our lives would have been very different had the Normandy invasion failed. We can’t wait to visit the Museum and share what we learned on our trip with our children and grandchildren.” – Sharon A., La Jolla, CA “This trip was truly the finest we have been on from start to finish. Every aspect showed attention to detail, comfort, learning, and enjoyment. We have already recommended this to friends. Thank you so very much for such a wonderful and meaningful voyage.” – Carolyn B., Louisville, KY TOP PHOTO THIS PAGE: JOIE DE VIVRE DOCKED AT LES ANDELYS. MIDDLE PHOTO LEFT: CHÂTEAU DE BERNAVILLE. MIDDLE COVER PHOTO CREDIT: LILIANE BERT, A STARLET, SHOWS HER JOY AT THE HOTEL DE VILLE OF PARIS. PHOTO RIGHT:”THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN YOUTH” STATUE BY DONALD DE LUC AT NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY. COURTESY OF SERGE DE SAZO, GAMMA-RAPHO COLLECTION, GETTY IMAGES. BOTTOM PHOTO: DINING ON THE JOIE DE VIVRE. FEATURED TOUR HISTORIAN FEATURED TOUR HISTORIAN AUTHOR AUTHOR JAMES HOLLAND JOHN C. MCMANUS, PhD GENERAL DE GAULLE SURVEYS THE BEACHES WITH FIELD MARSHAL SIR BERNARD MONTGOMERY DURING NORMANDY LANDINGS ON JUNE 6, 1944. COURTESY OF CHRONICLE / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO. OPERATION OVERLORD. COURTESY OF CHRONICLE / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO. James Holland is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. John C. McManus is Curators’ Distinguished The author of the best-selling Fortress Malta, Battle Professor of US Military History at Missouri of Britain, and Dam Busters, he has also written nine University of Science and Technology, and one of works of historical fiction, five of which feature the the world’s leading historians of World War II. He has heroic Jack Tanner, a soldier of the Second World War. He is currently writing a three-volume new written 12 books, most of which cover some aspect history of the Second World War in the West and a of the American combat experience in World War II, book about the Defense of the Admin Box in Burma. including The Americans at D-Day; The Americans The first volume, The War in the West: Germany at Normandy; September Hope: The American Ascendant, 1939-1941, and the second, The Allies Side of a Bridge Too Far; Alamo in the Ardennes; Strike Back: 1941-1943, are available now. and The Dead and Those About to Die, D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha He regularly appears on television and radio, and has written and presented Beach. He is in frequent demand as a speaker and has made hundreds of the BAFTA-shortlisted documentaries, Battle of Britain and Dam Busters for appearances as an expert commentator for radio and television outlets. He has the BBC, as well as the Battle for Malta, Cold War, Hot Jets, and Normandy 44. appeared in numerous major documentaries that have aired on PBS, the History Co-founder and Programme Director of the hugely successful Chalke Valley Channel, Netflix, the Smithsonian Network, the Discovery Channel, the National History Festival, he has his own collection at the Imperial War Museum, and is Geographic Channel, and others. a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. “The time has come to deal the enemy a terrific blow in Western Europe. “There are two kinds of people who are staying on this beach The blow will be struck by the combined sea, land, and air forces of the those who are dead and those who are going to die. Allies together constituting one great Allied team, under the supreme Now let’s get the hell out of here.” command of General Eisenhower. On the eve of this great adventure I send my best wishes to every soldier in the Allied team.” – Colonel George A. Taylor on June 6, 1944, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division – Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery 4 | VISIT US AT WW2MUSEUMTOURS.ORG CALL US AT 1-877-813-3329 x 257 | 5 THE RIVER SEINE, FRANCE ITINERARY NORMANDY & THE SEINE RIVER From the D-Day Beaches to the Liberation of Paris Dieppe OCTOBER 13 – 21, 2019 Rouen From $6,995 per person double occupancy Château Les Andelys la Chenevière Giverny S Bayeux e La Roche-Guyon in Your journey in Normandy and on the Seine River features renowned historians e Auvers-sur-Oise R iver and expert local guides with unparalleled knowledge of WWII locations— from Chateau D’Audrieu lesser-known sites available exclusively to The National WWII Museum’s travel Mantes-la-Jolie Paris programs to iconic landmarks steeped in heroism and history. Visit the famous Versailles church in Sainte-Mère-Église, stand on Omaha Beach to view the intricate German defense system, and ponder the overwhelming odds the American soldiers faced Cruise on June 6, 1944. Cross Pegasus Bridge, where the men of the British 6th Airborne Port Division won the first battle of D-Day just minutes after midnight. Along the way, Excursion Option appreciate the beauty, culture, and history of a region that has played a critical Excursion role throughout world history. PROGRAM INCLUSIONS • Full-time featured historians James • All gratuities to drivers, guides, Holland and John C. McManus, PhD and shipboard staff • Full-time expert local guides • Entrance fees to all sites, museums, and attractions • Full-time Museum logistical tour managers • Private first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach transportation • Four-nights accommodation in Normandy at the hand-selected 5-star • Personal listening devices for touring Château D’Audrieu or Château la Chenevière • Airport transfers when arriving and departing on scheduled program • Four-nights accommodation aboard dates the 5-star S.S. Joie de Vivre on the Seine River • Informative map book including useful battlefield maps and archival • Most meals, including: breakfast each images to be used throughout your day, 4 lunches, 8 dinners, 8 receptions journey • House wines, beer, and spirits with • Personalized luggage tags and included lunches and dinners during customized name badge land program and throughout the cruise • Keepsake journal and pen to document your journey AERIAL VIEW OF THE RIVER SEINE IN PARIS 6 | VISIT US AT WW2MUSEUMTOURS.ORG CALL US AT 1-877-813-3329 x 257 | 7 IN REMEMBRANCE THROUGH THEIR EYES REMEMBERING THE FALLEN IN NORMANDY COAST OF NORMANDY, FRANCE MEDAL OF HONOR – – WALTER D. EHLERS 1921 – 2014 Staff Sergeant, US Army, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division WALTER EHLERS Landing on June 6, 1944, Staff Sergeant months before Walt learned that he was Walt Ehlers and his entire squad made awarded the Medal of Honor for these it off the beach unscathed, and pushed actions. WALT EHLERS: They were transferred to the 1st Infantry inland. Unfortunately, Roland wouldn’t A HISTORY OF SERVICE After the Normandy campaign, Ehlers Division together and participated in make it up to the bluffs. Roland was and the 1st Infantry Division pushed In 1940, Walter “Walt” Ehlers of Kansas the invasion of and battle for Sicily. among the more than 1,400 Americans across France, into the Huertgen Forest, wanted to join his brother Roland in killed in action that day.
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