The Reception: The Germans on D-Day
How the sheer raw power of the Allies overwhelmed the Germans.
How the sheer raw power of the Allies overwhelmed the Germans.
The National WWII Museum today announced the election of Ted Weggeland as Chairman of its national Board of Trustees, as well as its slate of Board Officers and five new Trustees.
During its tribute to servicemembers on Veterans Day, The National WWII Museum announced a groundbreaking future addition to its campus: Expressions of America, a first-of-its-kind nighttime sound and light experience celebrating the power of individual Americans to impact the world around them during a time of monumental conflict.
The National WWII Museum celebrated the next milestone in its $325 million expansion with a Grand Opening ceremony for the new US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. An expansive, patriotic and emotional ceremony was matched only by the grandeur and glory of the new pavilion, which opened to the public today.
Join us for an engaging discussion on the lead up to the dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, 76 years after that historic day, between author David Dean Barrett and the Museum’s Senior Historian Rob Citino, PhD.
Battle of the Bulge (May 23, 2018 Start)
Walk in the footsteps of American soldiers who battled against Hitler’s "Last Gamble." Venture into the Ardennes and imagine the lush forests you encounter blanketed in snow, the way the American GIs found them in that harrowing winter of 1944 – 1945. This tour is based out of Clervaux, Luxembourg, situating guests in the ideal location to explore the surrounding areas where the Battle of the Bulge took place. Stops include Lanzerath, Elsenborn Ridge, Malmedy, La Gleize, Bastogne, the Luxembourg American Cemetery, and more.
For more information on this and other tour offerings, visit our Educational Travel Page.
Cost:
Main Program—Double Occupancy—$3,995 Per Person
Main Program—Single Occupancy—$5,393 Per Person.
Plus $129 p/p taxes and fees.
Single accommodations are subject to availability
Questions? Call our travel experts at 877-813-3329 x 257.
By clicking "Complete My Order" you will pay a $1,000 deposit per person and are officially registering for this tour. However, you are NOT paid in full. A representative from our Travel Team will contact you by mail with tour details, a statement of your account (including your online deposit) and payment schedule for this tour. The balance of your registration fees is due 90 days prior to departure, on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Our tours fill fast, so please pay in full by this date to ensure your spot.
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