They postponed it twice. They kept it secret from everyone. They mobilized 7,000 ships, 10,000 aircraft, and five divisions on the south shore of Britain. They ensured that this time an invasion force would gain a permanent toehold in France. By their actions thisday, the Allies made victory against Hitler’s Fortress Europe a certainty.
Nearly 15,000 Canadians – at sea, in the air and on the beach – joined the D-Day invasion force on June 6, 1944. Their section of the Normandy shoreline was code-named Juno.That day, Canadians fought their way farther inland than any other Allied troops.
As the world prepares for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, historian, journalist and bestselling author Ted Barris is organizing a return to Normandy. During the first week of June 2014, Ted and his wife, Jayne MacAulay, will attend ceremonies, visit historic sites and cemeteries, and rekindle friendships with French guides and citizens as they bring their unique brand of storytelling and remembrance to another Merit tour.
Join Ted’s 75th Anniversary of D-Day Tour for ten days in Normandy. Merit travellers will enjoy day-trips to airborne landing sites such as Pegasus Bridge, to the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer, the Mulberry harbour at Arromanches, American landing sites, and the Juno Beach Centre for the Canadian D-Day ceremony. Included is a side-trip to Dieppe site of Canadian raid there in August 1942, and a tour in vintage D-Day vehicles. This is an opportunity to join remaining veterans to honour their victory 75 years ago.
For the full itinerary, accommodation, travel details and pricing, visit the Merit Travel website http://www.merittravel.com
Or call Georgia Kourakos, Senior Manager, Product Development & Groups, Merit Travel, 416-364-3775 x4259, or 1-866-341-1777.