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A
series of tour programs customized for members of the
"Greatest Generation," their family, friends, and
history enthusiasts. Each tour concentrates in areas of
Europe where individual military units composed of
American GI's fought to defeat fascism in 1944 and 1945.
These tours were developed in consultation with Veterans
most familiar with the unit histories because they made
the history! This is a rare opportunity to share
insights into history with the men who were there. It is
also a wonderful opportunity for the Veterans to share
their personal legacy of service in WWII with their
children and grandchildren who will keep alive this
legacy of service well into the future. Join us on one
of these truly Nostalgic Journeys back in time.
When Custom Euro Tours began operating World War II
commemorative tours most of our tour members were
World War II veterans and their spouses. However,
today our tours are made up of Americans and Europeans
of all ages. The 50th anniversary commemorations of
World War
II
led to renewed interest in the period.
The victory in the Cold War has also given the peoples
of America and our allies the opportunity to reflect on
the sacrifices made in the long struggles against Nazism
and Communism. In addition the release of Saving Private
Ryan further increased the interest in the period among
younger people. Our tour members are of all ages.
The younger people are thrilled to be visiting the
actual battle areas with veterans of World War II and
take pride in seeing that the veterans and/or their
family members are properly honored. Our tour members
are always delighted to find that Americans are warmly
welcomed and thanked for our efforts to liberate Europe
from Nazi tyranny and for preventing a Soviet takeover
during the Cold War. At the receptions we arrange - all
Americans are welcomed and thanked. |