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7 ore
Activitate Amiens, France
din 5
48 de recenzii
During these 4 hours of visit you will discover why the "Battle of the Somme" remains for the British the worst battle of their history. Your guide will tell you about the course of the battle, the reasons it took place, the results, but also the consequences of this war on soldiers, civilians, the landscape and the people of today. All Get-a-Guide guides are passionate about their work and will be happy to share their passion with you! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information !
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Your tour begins with the visit of the "Museum Sum 1916". This one will give you a good introduction and help you understand the living conditions of the soldier. This underground museum has one of the largest collections of objects from the first war. The visit will be guided.
30 min
The "Lochnagar crater" is the result of the explosion of the largest mine that took place on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. "At 30 meters deep and 90 meters wide, it is one of the most most impressive of the Somme Your guide will explain the beginning of the battle.
Oprirea 3
20 min
Of the 421 cemeteries of the CWGC in the department of the Somme, it is the third largest. 2,758 soldiers are buried there or commemores. Your guide will explain how each country deals with its dead after the war, the scandals related to this task, the birth of the IWGC and the philosophy adopted in the construction of these cemeteries. Special attention will be given to the explanation of the British graves.
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At 45 meters high, the Memorial of the Disappeared is the largest British memorial in the world. More than 72,000 names of British or South African soldiers who fought before March 20, 1918 are serious on its walls. This will be an opportunity to talk about the impact of the first world war on civilians and the concept of "disappeared" as well as the strategic aspect of the Battle of the Somme.
Memorial Terre-neuvien De Beaumont-hamel
45 min
The "Newfoundland Memorial Park" is the only place in the Somme where you will find the remains of a battlefield and where you can walk in the trenches as well as the soldiers of the first war. This place represents the sacrifice of the Newfoundlanders during the Battle of the Somme. Your guide will tell you about the condition of soldiers in the trenches and the events that led to the masscare of Newfoundlanders.
Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.
At the reception of the "Musee Somme 1916", Rue Anicet Godin, Albert Somme.
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At the reception of the "Musee Somme 1916", Rue Anicet Godin, Albert Somme.
See details about the tour timetable (mornings or afternoons)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Dacă anulezi | Primești înapoi |
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| Cu cel puțin o zi înainte | 100% |
| Cu mai puțin de o zi înainte | 0% |
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activitățile, prețurile și recenziile sunt de la Viator. Rezervarea și plata se fac pe Viator; Vacantier poate primi un comision, fără cost suplimentar pentru tine.
Half a Day Private Battle of the Somme Tour from Albert
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