Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours

Today, we share an article by our man in London, Senior Historian Chris Anderson, about attending the annual Thanksgiving service for American ex-pats at St. Paul’s Cathedral. It is a tradition that dates back to 1959, but that has its roots in a unique service that was held at Westminster Abbey during WWII. https://lnkd.in/g2tW4AxP

Our historians are leaders in their field, but who are they really? To give you an inkling, we modified the Proust Questionnaire for our historians. Today, Colonel Pete Underwood, USMC (Ret.), who leads our D-Day to the Rhine Tour, answers questions like: "If you were to die and come back as a historical figure, who would it be?" and "In which period of history would you most like to live?" Check out his answers to these and more questions: https://lnkd.in/gBqAc_8H

Our historians are leaders in their field, world-renowned authors, podcast hosts, documentary filmmakers and sought after experts for articles, movies and TV shows. But who are they really? To give you an inkling, we modified the Proust Questionnaire for our historians. Popularized by Marcel Proust, the French novelist and essayist, this set of questions is said to reveal a person’s true nature. Today, Ed Lengel, Ph.D. answers our Historians Proust Questionnaire. https://lnkd.in/gJNUmypT

Our founder, Stephen E. Ambrose’s research produced the unrivaled experience that we offer on our 3 Classic Normandy Tours: D-Day to the Rhine, Operation Overlord and Normandy Campaign. Each one tells an essential story about this pivotal chapter in WWII history that lead to the Allied victory. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_zh-xCp

Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours would like to salute the veterans of the Armed Services, still with us and those who have passed, who have seen our country through its conflicts and trials since our founding. Their courage and patriotism have preserved our democracy and liberty for all Americans. We thank them for their service and send our sincere best wishes for the veterans and their families. Today, we share the stories of four D-Day veterans who traveled with us to Normandy to attend the 75th anniversary of D-Day commemorative ceremonies. George Cross, Bud LaCounte, Dave Hamilton and Norwood Thomas graciously shared their firsthand experiences as we visited the hallowed ground where they sacrificed and fought. https://lnkd.in/gze45Qfg

In the remembrance of the 80th Anniversary of the fall of the Third Reich and the end of World War II in Europe, Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours is pleased to offer the 80th Anniversary of VE Day Tour. Study the final days of the WWII in Europe as you travel from Remagen, to Dresden, Torgau, Potsdam and Berlin, following the route taken by the Allies as they fought their way into the heart of the Reich and eventual victory in Berlin. https://lnkd.in/gnwVwuKE

Check out our guest blog on Military History Matters about our two new WWII in the Pacific Tours. Expanding our WWII tours in the Pacific now allows us to better tell the whole story of World War II. https://lnkd.in/gzkpv_pV

We are delighted to share a moving speech that guest Brian Wolf, who joined us on our D-Day to the Rhine Tour, gave at the farewell lunch. Brian was one of four teenagers who traveled together on the tour earlier this year. As historian Rick Beyer said, "I was blown away.” https://lnkd.in/gqin-Qcy

WWII History has published historian Kevin M. Hymel’s latest article, an interview with WWII veteran and New Orleans local, Bob Wolf. Private First Class Bob Wolf ended the war in Europe fighting with the 86th Infantry Division before heading to the Pacific. https://lnkd.in/g5y6k-Eq

We are excited to announce our new tour: WWI: The Doughboys, which celebrates General John Pershing’s American Expeditionary Forces—Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen—who fought on the Western Front and helped achieved victory in World War I. https://lnkd.in/gQBDhtnj