200 days of Battle for the Rhine
Operation Market Garden – Battle of The Scheldt – Liberation southern part Netherlands – Hürtgen Forest – Battle of the Bulge – Alsace/Lorraine – Veritable/Blockbuster – Colmar Pocket – Rhine Crossings at Wesel, Remagen, Frankfurt en Worms – and more …
Join us as we visit the places that between September 1944 and March 1945 were the scene of heavy battles west of the river Rhine. In approximately 200 days the Allies finally crossed the river Rhine in full strength and were able to finally defeat Nazi Germany. Discover the operations and former battlefields with us, including well known and ‘off the beaten track’ locations and stories that shaped the outcome of World War Two. Hear, see and learn what it was like to experience this period in history at the locations where history was made.
Highlighted tours
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Private tour - full day
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Private tour - full day
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Private tour - full day
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Private tour - full day
Edwin took us on a private tour of operations veritable and blockbuster. It was great to see where my grandfathers regiment fought and to hear the stories of the conditions from the area. It was amazing seeing the visible damage that still remains on the buildings. Edwin is a wealth of knowledge.
Andrea McRae5 May 2018
"You must see the ground to understand the battle." Military historians have been saying that forever. This tour was the epitome of understanding the Market Garden Operation. The roads, the... read more
1 April 2016
Our services
Whether you are interested in a private tour, a presentation, lecture or seeking historical consultancy, Battlefield Discovery is your expert contact for World War Two in Northwestern Europe between September 1944 and March 1945.
Most locations, whether famous or less known, still reveal the scars of battle within the landscape. Written official histories, personal stories, local historical knowledge together with traces of war give us a full insight into WW2 history. By combining these elements, history becomes more than just a narrative, it thus becomes a journey of discovery! Please browse the following pages to find out what we can do for you.
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