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Private tour in Arras Frederic C
The New Zealand during WWI on the Somme & Artois
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Since I was a child I was merged in the history as my grandfather was during the Second World War part of the French resistance and helped Allied pilots who crashed with their airplane to escape France by Spain. After the war my grandfather will receive a personal letter from General Dwight Eisenhower thanks him for his action. My knowledge in the First and Second World Wars were recognized by the US Army where I was in charge to organize Staff Rides and ceremonies for them. I am also a local historian consultant and participated in several TV documentaries and my name is also mentioned in several books by other historians. Local Historian and Staff Rides Officer in French Army
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In the footsteps of the New-Zealand soldiers
Overview of your Arras tour
During the Geat War the New Zealand was engaged on several battles in the Artois and the Somme. with their allies. I propose a day tour to visit the "Kiwi" battlefields including aerial trenches but also underground. You will also have an overview of the other nations who fought there.
Your Arras tour itinerary
- Departure from Arras (hotel or train station) around 09:00am towards the Somme battlefield - Visit of some important places to give you an overview of the countries who were also involved - Visit the sector of the Signy Farm where the New-Zealander soldiers fought - Stop for lunch - Move to the Caterpillar Valley where the New Zealand Division was engaged during the first battle using also tanks on September 1916. We will visit the cemetery and memorial for the missing and then see the New Zealand monument built on a former German trench. - Back after to Arras to visit the Wellington quarry open to the public. You will see what it was made by the NZ tunneling companies in preparation of the attack on April 17. - Return to your hotel or train station This tour can be also customized at your request for a pilgrimage tour. Same, if you would like to start from another city, please send me a message.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
For the tour and depending of the number of guests I use a comfortable car with AC. I can also customize the tour for a larger group until 7 travelers in using two cars fully-equipped with AC. Please contact me.
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Arras, Hauts-de-France, France
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