Dear Yale Traveler Dear Fellow Travelers, It is my pleasure to accompany you on a voyage of discovery as rich in history and memory as any in the world. Starting in London, we follow the path of the Normandy invasion of 1944, precisely 70 years after D-Day. We follow in the footsteps of the greatest Armada of modern times, and follow armies of men and women from 15 different countries determined to break through the Atlantic Wall Hitler had built and liberate Europe from Nazi tyranny. We walk in the footsteps of Winston Churchill in his underground war rooms, travel to Bletchley Park where the Nazi secret codes were broken, and put on Churchill’s desk 24 hours after they were issued all of Hitler’s battle orders. We travel south to Portsmouth, where DDay command hatched the biggest secret of the war, and in Southwick House, look at the maps Eisenhower used when he gave the decisive order to go, despite terrible weather, on 6 June 1944. We cross the Channel south following the path of the invading forces, and view the heights that faced them when they waded ashore on the ‘longest day’. We join in commemorative ceremonies at the vast American cemeteries in Normandy, on D-Day plus 70 years, and then move on to their destination, Paris, where our tour ends. We touch sites of legends and history, and to help you savor them better, I will try to tell you a bit about the history of the Second World War and of this Norman invasion of 1944, and its consequences. The Europe of today was made possible by the Normandy landings, the success of which was by no means assured, and which required staggering courage and determination of a vast assembly of sea, land, and air power. In the last phase of our voyage, we come to one of the symbols of Europe the Nazis tried to destroy, and which resisted their cruelty until invading forces broke Hitler’s hold on France. I speak of Giverny, where Monet painted his water lilies, among the glories of the world of art. My wife Caroline and I look forward to sharing this time of tourism and pilgrimage, of sightseeing and commemoration, and of enjoying the loveliness of the two great cities, London and Paris, and the countryside which adjoins them. We also look forward to sharing the delights of both English and French cuisine at its best. Until we meet in London. Yours sincerely,
Jay Winter Charles J. Stille Professor of History
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Jay M. Winter, is the Charles J. Stille Professor of History at Yale University. He joined the Yale faculty in 2001 after many years of teaching modern history at Cambridge University in England where he was a Fellow of Pembroke College. He is the author of Sites of Memory, Sites of Mourning: The Great War in European Cultural History, and with Jean-Louis Robert, he directed the collective which produced the two-volume study of Capital Cities at War: Paris, London, Berlin 1914-1919. He won the Emmy Award for best television series of the year as co-producer, writer and chief historian of the BBC and PBS television series: “The Great War and the Shaping of the Twentieth Century,” first broadcast in 1996, and shown in 27 countries. He looks forward to sharing his love of European history with Yale travelers on this program.
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Beaches of Normandy
Colleville sur Mer
Coming ashore and mobilizing
Imperial War Museum, London
St. Mère Église Chapel
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INTRODUCTION
THE PROGRAM
On the evening of June 5th, 1944, thousands of young men embarked upon a perilous journey taking them from the cold waters of England, across the English Channel, to the fogcovered beaches of Normandy. Retrace their valiant steps, beginning with the preparation operations in London and Portsmouth. Continue your journey by crossing the English Channel to Normandy and exploring the many sites still bearing the mark of the heroic actions which took place 70 years ago. From the imposing cliffs of the Pointe du Hoc, the
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Lectures and discussions with Professor Winter
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Full itinerary of excursions focusing on D-Day and the ensuing battle to defeat Hitler’s Third Reich in Normandy, as described in the itinerary.
peaceful beaches of Utah and Omaha, and the small chapel at St. Mère Eglise, to the somber and stunning white crosses of the American Cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer, experience and engage the events which were set in motion and changed the course of history one stormy day in 1944.
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Learn of the buildup to D-Day and battle staging that took place in the UK while exploring sites in London and Portsmouth.
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Walk the hallowed sand at Utah and Omaha beaches, and stand on the majestic cliffs of Pointe du Hoc – all sites of American landings in the early hours of June 6, 1944.
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Interact with individuals and locations which still today bear testimony of the sacrifice and courage of Allied troops during WWII.
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Enjoy an exclusive reception at the Chateau de Creully, used by the BBC to broadcast following the invasion.
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ITINERARY FRIDAY MAY 30: USA /London:
MONDAY JUNE 2: London/ Portsmouth:
Depart the United States for London Heathrow’s airport, arriving the next day. (Meal in flight) SATURDAY MAY 31: London: Cabinet War Rooms Arrive London and transfer central London. This afternoon visit the newly renovated Imperial War Museum, where we will explore its vast WWII collection. This evening, enjoy a private reception and dinner at the hotel. (R,D) SUNDAY JUNE 1: London: Imperial War Museum/Bletchley Park. Begin today at Winston Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms and Museum. It is from this underground “safe place” that Churchill directed the British war effort and where today one can still see maps, telephones and bunks preserved since 1945. This afternoon travel to Bletchley Park and discover the real story behind the Enigma code breakers, credited to have shortened the war by successfully deciphering the encryption used by the Wehrmacht to safeguard its messages. Our evening is at leisure in London. (B,L)
Travel to Portsmouth and begin with a stop at Southwick House, Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force, and location from which Eisenhower made the “let’s go!” decision on the eve of June 6th. View the impressive map room depicting the location of troops and strategies for landing as they were on the morning of D-Day. Continue to the D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery. Taking its cues from the famed Bayeux Tapestry recounting William the Conqueror’s success in Great Britain, the Overlord Embroidery depicts the events of D-Day in dramatic and colorful artistic fashion. At 2:30 pm board a ferry in Portsmouth and cross the English channel to Caen. Arrive at 9:30 pm and transfer to the Hotel Argouges in the center of Bayeux, a perfect home-base for retracing the steps of the Allied troops. (B) TUESDAY JUNE 3: Caen /Arromanches: Visit the Musée Memorial in Caen this morning, featuring the ‘D-Day and Battle of Normandy’ exhibition. Continue to Arromanches and see the Mulberry harbor – known as Port Winston – a remaining prefabricated
concrete platform designed to assist in landing Allied supplies. Visit the Arromanches Landing Museum and watch a spectacular film experience of the D-Day landings in the Arromanches 360 film theater. This evening, enjoy a reception at the Chateau de Creully, used by the BBC to broadcast following the invasion. (B,R) WEDNESDAY JUNE 4: Sainte Mère Eglise/Utah Beach: Begin your journey in Normandy by exploring Sainte Mère Eglise, site of the dramatic 82nd and 101st Airborne Division paratrooper landing on the night of June 5th and early hours of June 6th. It is on the small church steeple in Sainte Mère Eglise that John Steele’s parachute became ensnared. He survived, suspended throughout the night with the church bells ringing in his ears. After viewing the church, cross the town square for a tour of the Paratrooper Museum, replete with airplanes and other D-Day artifacts. Continue to Utah Beach, site of an important American troop landing. Discover its Museum and monuments, and walk, at leisure, along the beach. On your return to your hotel, stop at La Cambe, a large WWII German cemetery. Enjoy an evening at leisure. (B)
THURSDAY JUNE 5: Pointe du Hoc/Omaha Beach: Along the Norman coastline, one of the most dramatic sites is Pointe du Hoc, where U.S. rangers scaled steep cliffs in order to destroy key German positions. Walk through cratered pathways and imagine the bravery and action of those rangers on the morning of June 6th. Pause to pay your respects at the monument erected in their honor. Walk Omaha beach, site of the bloodiest fighting of invasion day, and lay a wreath at the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer. (B) FRIDAY JUNE 6: D-Day Remembered: Participate in official 70th anniversary remembrance ceremonies. Return to Bayeux for a dinner of local specialties. (B,D) SATURDAY JUNE 7: Giverny/Paris: Depart Normandy for Paris. Pause at Claude Monet’s beautiful home and gardens at Giverny. This afternoon continue to Paris. Gather for a farewell reception and dinner. (B,R,D) SUNDAY JUNE 8: Transfer to Charles de Gaulle airport for your return home via regularly scheduled flights. (B)
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D-Day 65th Anniversary, paratroopers fill the skies during an airborne operation
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All accommodations and meals as outlined in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) Welcome and farewell reception (R) Reception at the Château de Creully in Arromanches All ground transportation within designated itinerary unless otherwise indicated All sightseeing as specified in the itinerary Comprehensive educational program led by professional on-site guides, and local experts Entrance fees, airport and hotel taxes Gratuities to porters, escorts, drivers, and guides for all group services Potable water throughout the program Transfers to and from airports for those arriving or departing according to the designated itinerary Baggage handling for one checked piece and one carry on piece per person Pre-departure materials, including travel information Professional tour management throughout your journey
PROGRAM COST Land arrangements per person, double occupancy : $7,395
For a single room, add $1,290
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.................................................... 1. D-Day 65th Anniversary (Photos by Dave Melancon, Task Force Normandy 65 PAO) 2. D-Day 65th Anniversary, paratroopers (Photo by Staff Sgt. Don Graham, 450th Civil Affairs)
HOW TO BOOK THIS TRIP! A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to hold your space. Final payment will be due approximately 120 days before departure. To reserve your space, please call 203.432.1952 or email edtravel@yale.edu. Our travel operator, Academic Travel Abroad, can make arrangments for pre-night stays in London and post-night stays in Paris.
ACCOMMODATIONS London: NH Harrington Hall Hotel (May 31-June 2). A centrally located 4-star hotel in South Kensington area of London close to museums, parks and shopping. 24-hour room service, fine restaurant, and state of the art fitness center and sauna. Free wi-fi throughout the hotel. Guest rooms are a good size and comfortable with all modern amenities though décor a little quaint and faded rather than contemporary. Very friendly, helpful staff.
Bayeux: Hotel d’Argouges. (June 2-7). This is a charming 18th-century townhouse in the heart of this historic city. Guest rooms are elegantly decorated and adorned with antique furniture though on the small size. There is a delightful courtyard garden. There are shops, cafés and restaurants within easy walking distance. Staff is very friendly.
Paris: Millennium Opera Hotel (June 7-8). An elegant 4-star hotel located on Boulevard Haussmann in the heart of Paris close to the opera, Sacre Coeur, Louvre and many other monuments. Hotel offers 1920’s grandeur as well as modern amenities and outstanding service. Luxurious guest rooms, though they vary in size and outlook. Includes a Brasserie. Free wifi throughout the hotel.
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On the evening of June 5th, 1944 thousands of young men embarked upon a perilous journey to free the world. For further information, call 203.432.1952 or email edtravel@yale.edu Â