Canadians in the Liri Valley Battlefield Tour with a WWII historian and tour guide: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT OUR TOUR
- TOUR DURATION: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours (from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
- TOUR PRICE: €90 per person
- YOUR TOUR GUIDE: Anna Maria Priora
- MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE: 12 people
- TRANSPORTATION: 1 or 2 vans
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
- ITINERARY:A guided tour lasting approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes of the most significant American World War II sites in the Cassino area:
- REVIEWS: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Read them here)
- WHAT ELSE CAN I VISIT NEARBY WITH A TOUR GUIDE?
- San Pietro Infine and the Mignano Pass (Mignano gap and Winterline)
- HOW TO BOOK:
Canadians in the Liri Valley Battlefield Tour with a WWII historian and tour guide: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
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On May 18, Monte Cassino fell into Polish hands, and the Canadians had already crossed the Rapido River, passed through Pignataro Interamna, and reached the outskirts of Pontecorvo. However, General Leese took his time and waited until May 23. This time, he planned to attack the Senger Line not with the full concentrated forces of the entire 8th Army, but by deploying a single division from the Canadian Corps.
Canadians in the Liri Valley Battlefield Tour: le valli ridge
At 6:00 AM on May 23, the1st Canadian Infantry Divisionadvanced into the area between Pontecorvo and Aquino, known asLe Valli di Aquino. Despite facing significant challenges, they engaged German forces well-hidden in pillboxes and bunkers. After intense fighting, they reached the Pontecorvo-Aquino road, and by the end of the day, Pontecorvo was in their hands. TheSenger Lineconsisted of 19 bunkers, foxholes, and pillboxes, making it difficult to detect and destroy. On May 24, the5th Canadian Armoured Divisiontook over, advancing toward the Melfa River near Roccasecca railway station. After a bloody battle near San Vito Church, they successfully broke through the German defenses.
“Canadians in the Liri Valley” Battlefield Tour: Hitler line crossing
With the help of thePoles, who capturedPiedimonteonMay 25, along with the8th Indian Divisionand theBritish 78th Division, which secured the surrounding areas, theCanadian Armoured Divisionwas able to enterCeprano. A few days later, they reachedFrosinone, but at agreat cost in lives. On the road toFrosinone, a key strategic point was theTorrice Crossroad, where, even today,plaques commemoratethe events that took place nearly80 years ago.
Monte Cassino tour: the sacrifice of the Canadians
“Canadians in the Liri Valley” Battlefield Tour with a WWII historian and tour guide: WHAT TO EXPECT
The “Monte Cassino and Liri Valley Battlefield tour for Canadians” tour (about 3 hours) includes:
1) Pickup from the railway station in Cassino every day at 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM (Main Square, near the Green Kiosk)
2) A guided tour lasting approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes of theCanadian most meaningful sites of Cassino:
- A German pillboxe of the Hitler Line
- The Plaque in the Valli D’Aquino area
- San Vito Church next to the Melfa River crossing area
- Aquino Monument dedicated to the Canadians
- The Commonwealth war cemetery
- Cassino town center
- Castle Hill
- The Panoramic point
- The Germans’ caves
- The Abbey of Montecassino.
3)return to the railway stationin Cassino at 01:30 PM or 05:30 PM
“Canadians in the Liri Valley” Battlefield Tour with a WWII historian and tour guide: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THE TOUR
TOUR DURATION: about 3 hours
DEPARTURE TIME: Daily at 10:00 AM and 02:00 PM
MEETING POINT: Cassino Railway Station (Main Square, near the Green Kiosk)
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Professional WWII Guidance
- Transportation in a modern van with air conditioning
- Donation to the monastery
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:Lunch and dinner are not included
PRICE PER PERSON: 90 euros
PAYMENT:
- No advance payment required
- Payment can be made in cash to your guide during the tour
Monte Cassino Battlefield Tours for Canadians with a WWII historian and tour guide: More Tours Available in This Area
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Monte Cassino Battlefield tour on the footsteps of the Canadians ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Canadians in the Liri Valley Battlefield Tour
Canadians in the Liri Valley Battlefield Tour held by Anna Priora. Price per person
SKU del prodotto:Liri1
Brand di prodotto:Monte Cassino war tours
Valuta del prodotto:Eur
Prezzo del prodotto:90
Prezzo valido fino a:30-12-2030
Prodotto in magazzino:InStock
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