A D Day Commemoration on the Douglas Mawson

• We plan to attend the 82nd D-Day commemoration service at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer and the Normandy liberation villages.
• Discover the personal stories of heroism, with our guides at a selection of key sites and museums associated with the D-Day campaign.
• Join a local guide for an in-depth tour of the Normandy beaches associated with the D-Day landings.
• Trace the journey of Operation Overlord from London to Portsmouth, through Normandy and Brittany, and finally to Paris.

In honour of the men and women from across the globe who united in a valiant struggle for freedom in June 1944, we embark on a poignant journey where the echoes of courage and sacrifice reverberate along every shoreline. On 6 June 1944, Allied forces launched a historic battle that would alter the course of World War II forever. This voyage pays homage to those who came ashore along the iconic Normandy coastline, encompassing the haunting history of Omaha, Utah, Sword, Gold, and Juno beaches. We plan to attend the commemorative events, including the evening vigil at the Bayeux War Cemetery on the eve of the D-Day anniversary, and on 6 June at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville-sur-Mer. Delve into museums and memorials that recount individual stories of heroism and resilience, and visit the Normandy villages that still commemorate their liberation over 80 years later. 

Following the footsteps of those who fought and fell, we gain a profound understanding of the immense courage exhibited by the participating forces and their enduring legacy. Join us for an unforgettable tribute to the events that reshaped the map of Europe, in honour of those to whom we owe so much.