Running at the same time as the main project, we are also pleased to offer an exclusive, related battlefield tour. Led by Patrick Mercer, whose father fought in Italy in 1944-45, this extraordinary tour will take you to places around Cassino and all the way up and down the Gustav Line - places hidden from most battlefield visitors. From the lofty observation point used by the Allied generals, via the only known memorial from French troops to British troops, the torrent of the Garigliano River, and the louring monastery of Cassino, you will be shown where US, Canadian, British, French, Polish and a host of other nations’ troops caused Hitler to lose the war in Italy. NOTE tour this is strictly subject to a suitable number of interested applicants applying.
Staying at the luxurious, 4* La Terazza Sulla Storia in San Pietro, with our own transport throughout, the cost is £1,400 each for couples sharing a room, with a single supplement of £175.
For this you get:
. Organisation,
. Transport, tolls & fuel,
. B&B,
. Guiding,
. Interpreters.
The price does not include:
. Flights,
. Unplanned guides or entrance fees,
. Lunch, dinner & drink.
Itinerary
Mon 6 May 19.
. Arrive Naples
. Transfer to Hotel
. Opening brief and ground orientation.
Tue 7 May 19.
. Crossing of the Volturno, 12/13 Oct 43
. Return to hotel
Wed 8 May 19.
. Winter Line:
- Camino Nov/Dec 43, 46 and 56 Divs’ assault.
- San Pietro Dec 43,
Thu 9 May 19.
. 1st Battle for Cassino: Crossing the Garigliano, Jan 44
- 46 Div at Monte Cedro and 128 Bde failed crossing.
- US 36 Div, consequent failure.
- 56 & 5 Divs, success in the south.
. Anzio brief.
Fri 10 May 19.
. French operations, Jan 44.
. 2nd Battle for Cassino, Feb 44
- NZ Corps,
- The bombing,
- Snakeshead Ridge,
. 3rd Battle for Cassino, Mar 44
- Battle for Cassino town,
- 8 Indian Div operations,
Sat 11 May 19.
. 4th Battle for Cassino, May 44
- Op Diadem,
- French Corps,
- US II Corps,
Sun 12 May 19.
. Conclusion,
. Travel to airports,
. Disperse
For more information or to book, please contact Patrick Mercer via Military History Live
Staying at the luxurious, 4* La Terazza Sulla Storia in San Pietro, with our own transport throughout, the cost is £1,400 each for couples sharing a room, with a single supplement of £175.
For this you get:
. Organisation,
. Transport, tolls & fuel,
. B&B,
. Guiding,
. Interpreters.
The price does not include:
. Flights,
. Unplanned guides or entrance fees,
. Lunch, dinner & drink.
Itinerary
Mon 6 May 19.
. Arrive Naples
. Transfer to Hotel
. Opening brief and ground orientation.
Tue 7 May 19.
. Crossing of the Volturno, 12/13 Oct 43
. Return to hotel
Wed 8 May 19.
. Winter Line:
- Camino Nov/Dec 43, 46 and 56 Divs’ assault.
- San Pietro Dec 43,
Thu 9 May 19.
. 1st Battle for Cassino: Crossing the Garigliano, Jan 44
- 46 Div at Monte Cedro and 128 Bde failed crossing.
- US 36 Div, consequent failure.
- 56 & 5 Divs, success in the south.
. Anzio brief.
Fri 10 May 19.
. French operations, Jan 44.
. 2nd Battle for Cassino, Feb 44
- NZ Corps,
- The bombing,
- Snakeshead Ridge,
. 3rd Battle for Cassino, Mar 44
- Battle for Cassino town,
- 8 Indian Div operations,
Sat 11 May 19.
. 4th Battle for Cassino, May 44
- Op Diadem,
- French Corps,
- US II Corps,
Sun 12 May 19.
. Conclusion,
. Travel to airports,
. Disperse
For more information or to book, please contact Patrick Mercer via Military History Live