A D-Day date with Andrew Roberts and Lord Dannatt
EXCLUSIVE for MoS readers: Join a leading historian and the former head of the Army on this anniversary cruise from Paris to the battlefields of Normandy
JOIN one of Britain’s most eminent military historians and the former head of the British Army on this fascinating journey tracing one of the most seismic events of the last century – Operation Neptune in Normandy. You will travel 75 years after Allied troops landed on the beaches of northern France – the largest seaborne invasion in history, now universally known as D-Day.
You will begin your journey in Paris, where you will board your superb Uniworld river cruise ship. From there you will wend your way through the countryside, rich in chateaux, gastronomy and gardens, including the home of Monet, before approaching the coastal towns that played such a vital part in the Second World War.
Andrew Roberts will be there to share his expert insight into the extraordinary planning behind the invasion – and the courage witnessed on the five beaches of Normandy. Then Lord Dannatt, founder patron of Help For Heroes, will give context to the events from a military perspective and explain their legacy today.
Travelling in the anniversary year – and in such knowledgeable company – will make for a unique and poignant journey that will live long in the memory.
REASONS TO BOOK Talks from Andrew Roberts
You will listen to two fascinating, exclusive talks with Q&A from Andrew Roberts, covering the grand strategy of the Allies during the Second World War, the role of D-Day and why Hitler lost.
Insights from Lord Dannatt
As well as accompanying readers to Dieppe, where Operation Jubilee (the forerunner of D-Day) took place, Lord Dannatt will talk about the modern-day soldier and Help For Heroes.
Uniworld luxury
You will sail on board Uniworld’s newest Super Ship – SS Joie de Vivre, one of the most luxurious ships in France. Featuring handcrafted furniture, antiques and artwork inspired by 20th Century Parisian design, this all-suite ship also has fine French cuisine. This is an all-inclusive itinerary, covering meals, drinks, tips and excursions.
Visit to the beaches
There’s nothing that can prepare you for the profound emotional experience of going to the beaches where the D-Day landings took place. You will also attend a remembrance of Operation Overlord, including a private ceremony at the Omaha Beach memorial. As well as the military history, you will explore some of the many other cultural highlights of the region, including the magnificent Palace of Versailles, and the sites that inspired the great Impressionist painter Claude Monet.