Testimonials

  Edwin’s knowledge is unbelievable and he is a great bloke, which made this tour incredible. He was able to ensure we kept clear on the who and when so that... read more we could follow the events as we moved around. His detailed maps, pictures and command of the geography added greatly to the day.

Highly recommend

  Edwin is “the real deal” and I do not give that praise lightly. I am a retired military officer and historian. I spent a full day with Edwin examining Operation... read more Market-Garden from Eindhoven to Arnhem and many locations in-between. Edwin knows the battlefield like no other and he relates the story at any level - from strategic decisionmakers to minute tactical problems. He is not only so very knowledgeable but is also a warm and welcoming companion, so very relatable in manner. It was a great pleasure to learn from Edwin and I look forward to seeing him again.

  OUTSTANDING, PERSONALIZED MILITARY TOUR Having served with the 82nd Airborne Division and having read its history for years concerning battles in which the Division was strategic in the accomplishment... read more of its mission, I wanted to see the battlegrounds and pay respect to my

  I have recently spent three most enjoyable days (November, 2015) in the company of Edwin on a private tour of the entire "Market Garden" route and battlefields. ... read more Edwin proved to be a most informed and knowledgeable guide. It is quite apparent that he has not only absorbed the published writings on "Market Garden" but has had recourse to many primary sources too. He is able to pull together so much information and convey it in a highly articulate and approachable manner. From corps to sectional, and, even individual actions, Edwin is a clear guide as to events. He can relate the tactical aims of the campaign as well as personal stories as the operation occurred. His enthusiasm for, and understanding of, the subject is remarkably clear.
I had originally intended to undertake the tour alone but I am so gald to have had Edwin alongside. His local knowledge meant we could see a huge amount and I saw some sites which only someone with the knowledge Edwin has could have directed me to. I previously had a good appreciation of "Market Garden" but seeing the geography, terrain and the physical remnants of battle - troop emplacements, battle scars - really brought the subject alive. With Edwin's informed, intelligent and articulate commentary I feel I have a better understanding of the campaign though Edwin's greater knowledge has propelled me to do more in-depth analysis too - surely the sign of a worthwhile tour!. Edwin is also extremely engaging socially and it was a great pleasure to spend time with him otherwise. On the basis of my experience I am highly likely to undertake another diffferent tour with Edwin and can only recommend him most highly.

  Personal stories combined with an extraordinary fact based knowledge about what actually happened, why it happened, where it happend en who were involved.

Was there dust in my... read more eyes? No. Tearing up when Jo read a letter to us while we stood in front of the grave of the writer was unavoidable. The respect for the people that lived or died during the events that took place at Arnhem/Oosterbeek could be felt in every story.

We enjoyed a private tour. Just four of us with both Edwin and Jo pouring their astonishing knowledge about what happend onto us. No question was left unanswered. I could have listened to them for a week!

I am sure that I will be booking them again on another subject and I can recommend Edwin and Jo to anyone who wants to know more about Market Garden.