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This tour tells the story of Canada’s involvement in two of the iconic operations of the Second World War – the Dieppe raid in 1942and the Normandy campaign that began on D-Day 6th June 1944. For Canadians this will be an insight into the fortitude andresolve of their forces as they fought the best of the German Army.

In Canada the Dieppe raid remains the most controversial action of World War II. Was it necessary or worth the sacrifice? On thistour you will be able to address these questions and discover what happened on that violent August morning. The landings atNormandy and the subsequent breakout saw the Canadians forces involved in some of the toughest confrontations. The Canadiansgot furthest inland on 6 June, took on some of the most difficult challenges in June and July and saw a reputation for courageenhanced in their successes.

Dieppe – 1942 • Normandy – 1944

£688 per person

Pegasus Bridge - D-Day Glider borne assaulton River Orne/Caen canal bridges by DCompany, 2nd Bn Oxfordshire &Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.Refreshments at own expense in CaféGondrée area – first building to be liberated in France. Opportunity to visit PegasusMemorial Museum at own expense

Check into hotel. Dinner at own expense. Overnightin hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel de France, CaenMeals: B L

Depart for Courseulles-sur-Mer after breakfast inhotel. Our first stop is at Juno Beach, Courseulles-sur-Mer. The Allied offensive in north-westernEurope began with the Normandy landings of 6thJune 1944. Juno Beach was one of five assaultbeaches on D-Day and was assigned to the 3rd

DAY THREE

Check out after breakfast and load baggage.Collect packed lunch. Tour of Dieppe with visits to:

Act of Remembrance at Dieppe Canadian WarCemetery - Many of those who died in the raidare buried at Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery,where 948 Commonwealth servicemen arenow buried or commemorated, 187 of whichare unidentified. Blue Beach – Royal Regiment of Canada &Canadian Black Watch

Picnic lunch. Drive to Calvados, Normandy –campaign briefing and film en route. Wecommence with visits in the area of operations 1stCanadian Parachute battalion:

Canadian Airborne memorial Merville Battery - D Day Parachute assault by 9th Bn The Parachute Regiment.Admission included

DAY TWO

09.00 – Meet Guide and coach at Lille Europestation. Drive to Dieppe. There will be a briefingen route. By 1600 - Check in to Hotel in Dieppe.

Drive to Pourville to visit:

Pourville - Green Beach – CameronHighlanders of Ottawa & The SouthSaskatchewan Regiment. The Esplanade - White Beach & Red Beach– Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, EssexScottish, Fusiliers Mont-Royal, CalgaryRegiment and Royal Marine ‘A’Commando.

Welcome dinner in local restaurant & overnight in hotel.

Accommodation: Hôtel Mercure Dieppe LaPrésidenceMeals: D

DAY ONE

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Departure 12 - 15 September 2015 (REF: CA15SW1LIL)

FromLille

Canadian Division and 2nd Canadian ArmouredBrigade. By nightfall on 6th June, they had carriedthe Canadian front further inland than any Allieddivision that day. We will see:

Nan Green Beach – D-Day assault by Queen’sown Rifles of Canada. Juno Beach Centre – admission included. MIKE RED Beach – D Day assaults by RoyalWinnipeg Rifles and the Canadian Scottish.See German positions

Lunch at own expense in Courseulles. We move onto visit:

Visit Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery &Memorial to Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa.Many of those buried in Beny-sur-MerCanadian War Cemetery died either on 6June or during the early days of the advancetowards Caen, when the 3rd CanadianDivision engaged a German battle groupformed from the 716th Division and the 21stPanzer Division. The cemetery contains 2,048Second World War burials, the majorityCanadian. An Act of Remembrance will beheld here. Authie – Nova Scotia Highlanders Memorial –Fighting on 7th June Bretteville – Regina Rifles defence against12th SS (Hitler Youth) Division - 8th /9thJune. Audrieu Chateau – Memorial to CanadianPOWs murdered by the SS.

We return to hotel before Farewell Dinner.Overnight in hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel de France, CaenMeals: B D

Check out after breakfast and load baggage.Collect packed lunch. Depart for area ofoperations of 3rd Canadian Division. In themorning we will cover the area of Operation

DAY FOUR

TOTALISE (7 – 14 Aug 1944) was a mainlyCanadian attack to seize the high ground aboveFalaise and support the American breakoutfurther west (Operation COBRA). It began withtactical bombing by allied bombers. New tacticswere used and the Kangaroo armoured personnelcarrier made its first appearance (a Canadianadaptation of a self propelled gun). Polish forcesjoined their British and Canadian allies on thedrive down the Caen-Falaise road. The groundabove Falaise was stoutly defended by the youngsoldiers of the 12th SS Division. Highlightsinclude:

Line of Departure for Operation TOTALISE. (If time permits) St. Aignan de Cramesnil –The death of German tank ace MichaelWittman. Bretteville-sur-Laize Canadian War Cemetery The destruction of a ‘lost’ Canadianarmoured column – Worthington Force. The Canadian capture of Point 195(Worthington’s original objective).

Picnic lunch

In the afternoon we will cover the area ofOperation TRACTABLE (14 – 21 Aug 1944) - anattempt to trap the retreating German Army inwhat became known as the Falaise Pocket.Closing the pocket from the north was the firstreal task of Lt Gen Guy Simonds’ II CanadianCorps, which included the Polish ArmouredDivision. We see:

Hill 117 and St Lambert - the story of MajorDavid Curry VC, South Alberta Regiment –how a small group of Canadians denied theGermans an escape route. Moissy hamlet – the ford over the RiverDives – a choke point in the “corridor ofdeath” - Destruction of German 7th Armyand Panzer Group West Viewing platform at Hill 262 Mémorial de Montormel – a museum devoted

to the battle (admission included)

We then continue back to Lille where the tour ends.

Note: we also offer a ‘drop off’ option in Rouen.

Accommodation: NoneMeals: B L

DATES TWIN / DOUBLEROOM SRS*

3 – 6 Jul 2015 £688 per person

£105

12 – 15 Sep 2015

£688 per person

£105

• Per person based on twin/double share & subjectto a minimum of 15 passengers

• Subject to currency fluctuation & confirmation at time of booking

* Single Room Supplement

INCLUDES

• Luxury coach with DVD and air conditioningthroughout tour

• Military historian and experienced guidethroughout tour

• 1 night at the Hôtel Mercure Dieppe LaPrésidence

• 2 nights in Caen• Breakfast daily• 2 Packed Lunches• 2 Dinners• Tours as detailed in the itinerary• All entrance fees as detailed in the itinerary• Dedicated tour webpage • Social media presentation including original filmfootage, images and historical background

• Group forum with photo gallery where groupmembers can ask your guide questions

• Links through to in-depth research and a wealthof background information

COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE

• Meals and beverages not detailed in itinerary

• Porters and tips

• Travel to and from Lille

EXTRAS

We are pleased to arrange the following:(Subject to additional charges)

• Pre or post tour accommodation

• Travel to and from Lille to meet tour and return toyour final destination

• Single supplements

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• £100 Per Person deposit required to confirm booking

• Final Payment 10 weeks prior to departure

• Please see website for full Terms & Conditions

For enquiries or booking please contact: tours@spiritofremembrance.com or call 01634 233785

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SPECIAL £100 OFFper person

when booking WW1 and WW2 tours (total £1,258pp)