Testimonials

  My father-in-law and did a "Band of Brothers" tour with Edwin a couple of weeks ago. I had read the book long before the series and we had both been... read more interested in WWII history for a long time. We also had the opportunity to hear a local veteran of Easy Company (he is still living by the way) speak a few years ago. We took advantage of being in Amsterdam for a couple of days to go see where he fought. Edwin really knows his stuff. He took us on back roads and to now urbanized areas where the actions took place that you could never find on your own. Edwin worked in some other Market Garden stuff like the Arnhem Bridge as well. It was an outstanding tour in every way. Edwin does other tours covering other actions in the wider region too. I can't recommend him highly enough!

  We loved the tour with Edwin! I was together with my boys (8 and 10) and he specially made the tour with a lot of stories and a special program... read more very interesting for them. They will never forget the story about myrtle the para chicken and every street in Oosterbeek looks so much more interesting now .

Eelco van der Bij

  Thanks Edwin and Erik for researching and arranging such a memorable battlefield tour for my family. My request was to follow in my father’s footsteps during his time in... read more Holland when he glided into Holland with the 82nd Airborne, September 1944. We experienced so much of the military history as we drove through the fields and over the bridges. Special thanks for the maps, pictures, museum visit and book presented at the end of the tour as a keepsake.

  Edwin is a great guide, has extensive knowledge about all the Market Garden and has interesting stories to tell. If you are really into militrary history, and you would like... read more to explore battlefields, I can reccomend him. He is also well prepared and ready to clarify many

  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.