Testimonials

  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

  Edwin was an exceptional guide. Engaging, friendly and with a wealth of knowledge, the quality of the lessons he provided were at a superb standard. I was tasked... read more with organising a tour of this area on behalf of my Regiment and Edwin was extremely supportive. He helped with our research, the recce of the trip and was able to answer any question I had. Not only that but as a medical unit we had a special interest in the clinical difficulties faced by the combatants. He was able to find a huge amount of niche and detailed information which was fantastic for our trip. I highly recommend him to any other military unit considering doing a battlefield tour studying the Second World War in Western Europe. He was a pleasure to work with and his enthusiasm ensured all of my soldiers learned a great deal and were filled with praise for his performance and teaching style. …

  I engaged the services of Edwin Popken as a guide for a private, 2 day family tour around Bastogne and surrounding area. The purpose being to trace the footsteps of... read more my father, a member of the 501st PIR 101ABN, during his experiences during the “ Battle of the Bulge “.
With a bit of name, unit,date history, Edwin led my group through sequences of events that occurred from Dec.16, 1944- mid Jan.1945. He was able to take me to the actual villages, fields, and buildings that my father and his E company1st platoon were positioned during the fighting.
He provided a very precise explanation of events and timetables around these specific positions and areas. Vintage aerial reconnaissance photos compared to modern ones defined the battlefield borders and lines. We were able to visually see a building in Bizory where my father was slightly wounded during a German attack. We also visited actual remaining foxholes that were positions held by my father’s E company. The most important location visited by us was the Church in Recogne where my father was seriously wound on Jan9,1945. Before and after photos of the damaged church steeple verified the reports of 1st plt. E co.
Edward’s knowledge, passion for historical accuracy and patience made this trip for my wife and I, my daughters and sons in law, plus 6 grandchildren an unforgettable experience.
I highly recommend his services.????????

Bernard Jordan, Jr

  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 gave us a wonderful tour of Arnhem and Oosterbeek to give us an insight into my father's experience during Operation Market Garden during Word War II. He brought... read more it to light with his knowledge of the facts, the geography of the area and selection of maps and photographs.