Arnhem - A Bridge too Far.

Battlefield and History Tours

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Prices from £189*

We are an experienced team all sharing an interest in history and travel, committed to delivering quality planning and service, paying meticulous attention to detail and giving you total support, showing a genuine concern for the welfare and enjoyment of your students.

Our experience ensured that each tour you travel with Battlefield & History Tours will cover every eventuality and explore every opportunity.

Battlefield & History Tours specialise in Battlefield, History & Educational Tours around the world particularly Europe from across the centuries including WWI, WWII, Revolution and Empire and anything in between . With over 30 years experience in operating school groups we owe our success to the dedication of our staff, advisors, guides and experts.

Destinations in Europe

Arnhem

The Netherland, Holland is a country in Europe known for it’s flat landscape, canals, tulip fields, windmills, clogs, Art, cheese and bicycles. The capital, Amsterdam, is home of the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum as well as the house where Anne Frank hid during WWII. Rotterdam is Europe’s largest and most important harbour and port and The Hague is where the seat of government is located. Holland is a great destination to combine History, WWII, Art, Science and Maths tours.

Destinations in Netherlands we recommend visiting include Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Hook of Holland and Arnhem. However, we can create a tour to any destination in The Netherlands to fulfil your requirements.

The Dutch have reclaimed over 30% of their land from below sea level. The Netherlands have suffered from flood disasters from sea and river water which has caused many victims, particularly during the 1953 floods when 1850 people were drowned.

The ongoing struggle against the water is evident in it’s many dikes, dams and walls. Land has been reclaimed from as early as the 14th century.

What they will learn

Subjects available: History, Cultural, Art, Farming, Conservation, Architecture, Fashion and Textiles, Performing Arts, Archaeology, Engineering

There was great rivalry between the British and American Generals to be the first across the German border after the D Day landings of 6th June 1944. Montgomery proposed Operation Market Garden to win the race and end the war by Christmas.

Firstly an airborne carpet of British and American paratroopers were deployed to seize and hold the bridges over the rivers. Then Horrocks XXX Corps, supported by tanks and aircraft were sent across those bridges and along ‘Hells Highway’ for a 60 mile dash to the town of Arnhem on the river Rhine. It almost worked but the ground troops could not reach Arnhem in time. The British forces there were gradually pushed back over the Rhine, captured or killed.

The tour follows ‘Hells Highway’ to Arnhem.

A-Level

Challenges for Europe and the wider world, 1901+

GCSE

Inter-war years: 1918-1939

Developments in British warfare

Life in wartime Britain

Germany: democracy and dictatorship

Key Stage 3

The changing nature of warfare

Developments in British warfare

Life in wartime Britain

Challenges of German nationalism

Germany: democracy and dictatorship

Germany and West Germany

Primary

British history beyond 1066

What's included

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Early coach transfer from school to Holland. First stop - the start of the battle at Joe’s Bridge. Overnight in Valkenswaard (1 night).

Day 2: The Bridge at Son and the US 101st Airborne (the Screaming Eagles). The Bridge at Grave and the 82nd US Airborne (the All Americans). Drop zones on the Groesbeek heights and CWGC Cemetery. Walk from Valkhof Gardens across the bridge at Nijmegen. Visit the site of the crossing of the river Waal by Colonel Reuben Tuckers Infantry, in small boats. Overnight in Arnhem (2 nights).

Day 3: The British 1st Airborne at Arnhem. The drop zone at Ginkel Heide. The Hartenstein Hotel (Battle Headquarters and Museum) Lunch break in Arnhem. The evacuation route. The Gunners at Lonsdale Church. Kate ter Horst at the Rectory. Lance Sgt Baskeyfield VC. The defence of Arnhem Bridge.

Day 4: Pay respects at Oosterbeek CWGC cemetery (including Flt Lt David Lord VC and Gunner Frank Taylor). Return to school

What is Included.

· Return Executive Class coach travel from school.

· Return travel on Eurotunnel / P&O Ferries

· Entrance to museum and visits

· Hostel / Hotel accommodation (HB or FB basis)

· UK Guide throughout your tour

Transport

• Return ferry / Eurotunnel crossing UK-France-UK • Return Flights – British Airways / Easyjet • Accommodation – Hotels, Hostels. (B&B, Half board, Full Board) • Restaurant bookings • Museums, cemeteries, theme parks and sites • Experienced UK guides or Local guides • Executive coach transfers as per the itinerary • Dedicated tour manager to assist throughout your tour planning • 24-hour on call, emergency assistance

Accommodation

School Hotels Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms, and staff in twins or singles (supplement may apply). All rooms are en-suite. Breakfast and dinner can be served on site. Packed lunches are available on request. Hotel / Hostel - Subject to availability

Teacher checklist

Risk Assessments, Free Places, Education Packs, Inspection Visit, LOtC, ABTA, School Travel Forum, Adventure Mark, ATOL, Adventure Activity Associates, WYSE, RYA Centre, RYA Centre, IATA, ETOA, Expedition Providers Association, ASDAN Centre

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* Guide prices are per person, subject to availability and may vary by departure date, groups size and itinerary. Group usually start at a minimum of 10 with no maximum group size. For primary & middle schools we work on a 1:10 free place for a teacher. Please ask for details.

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