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Ypres, Vimy Ridge and the Somme
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The First World War battles on the Western Front - Ypres, Vimy Ridge and the Somme - fought by the men of Britain and the Commonwealth in the Great War 1914 - 1918, have an important place in our heritage. By the standards of the 21st century, the events of ninety years ago are often hard to comprehend. So much suffering and sacrifice, such bravery and endurance in horrific conditions. The citizen armies learned new skills, supported each other in their difficult and dangerous tasks and through their sense of duty and comradeship have left us a legacy of which we can be proud.
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Many mistakes were made, many bitter lessons learned as the hundreds of thousands of graves and names on memorials bear witness to the scale of the war in human lives.
In these introductory First World War tours, we take you to some of the key areas of the Western Front. In the Ypres Salient we visit the Flanders Fields Museum, Essex Farm (John McCrae´s dressing station), Sanctuary Wood and attend the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate. On the Somme battlefield we visit the Lochnagar Crater and the Monument to the Missing at Thiepval. At Vimy Ridge our tour visits the tunnels used by the Canadians to bring their troops to the front line. Our guides take you to many places on the battlefields, explaining the actions, strategy and tactics, so you get a feeling for ground and history that will add immeasurably to what you have read. You will hear about the politics, the home front, the men who fought, from generals to privates. The use of audio and visual aids help to bring the period to life.
Nearly every family in Britain and the Commonwealth can trace a relative who served in the First World War. If you have a special grave or memorial that you would like to visit and maybe lay a wreath or poppy cross, these are always available on our tours. For more information please visit our How to Visit a War Grave page (the page will open in a new window).
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TOUR FACT FILE
2009 Departure Date
17 - 20 April 2009 (Fully Booked)
24 - 27 July 2009
25 - 28 September 2009
Price per person sharing: £495
Single Supplement: £80
Deposit: £150 per person
3 star accommodation
Buffet breakfast
3 dinners with wine
1 lunch
All entrance fees
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+44 (0)1293 455 300
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Write to us at:
Holts Tours, Aviation House, Crossoak Lane, Salfords, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5EX, UK
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