Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours presents
THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
BATTLE OF THE BULGE TOUR
& GRAND OPENING OF THE ‘TEXAS AGGIES GO TO WAR’ EXHIBIT
DECEMBER 7 – 14, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014 • Luxembourg
Flight to Luxembourg
Guests fly to Luxembourg and arrive the following day.
Monday, December 8, 2014 • Luxembourg
Arrival & Reception
Our historian will give an overview of the Battle of the
Bulge at the welcome reception and dinner. 70 years ago
the U.S. Army achieved a momentous victory over the
Nazis. We will honor the more than 76,000 U.S. soldiers
killed, wounded or missing in action in that campaign.
Our hotel: Novotel City Center, Luxembourg
Dinner
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 • Luxembourg
Battle of the Bulge Touring - the “South Shoulder”
The massive German offensive known as the Battle
of the Bulge began on December 16, 1944. It took
place in the remote Ardennes Forest of southeastern Belgium
and northern Luxembourg. We begin with a visit to the
Patton Memorial at Ettelbruck. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.
maintained his headquarters in Luxembourg from December
1944 through March 1945. Afterwards, we continue to Le
Musée National d’Histoire Militaire in Diekirch. Then we
go to the nearby village of Wallendorf-Pont where, on the
German side of the Sauer River, an intimidating Siegfried
Line bunker guards the bridge. From there, we return to
Luxembourg City via the scenic town of Echternach. En
route we pass the Junglinster Longwave Transmitter towers.
Both sides broadcast from the towers in the information
war—deemed equally important as the shooting war.
Breakfast, Dinner
Wednesday, December 10, 2014 • Luxembourg
Battle of the Bulge Touring - the “North Shoulder”
The Sixth SS Panzer Army was essential to the offensive
in the north and while it overwhelmed many American
units, others held their ground heroically and slowed the
German advance. At Lanzerath—our first stop of the day—
an American platoon held off the German 3rd Parachute
Division for hours before being overrun. When the Germans
broke out, they swept through town after town, taking
prisoners by the thousands and committing atrocities. They
summarily executed POWs. We will specifically go to
Malmedy where the SS gunned down 86 prisoners at the
Baugnez crossroads. On December 18, Joachim Peiper’s
SS reached the village of Stavelot. Peiper’s forces then
proceeded to the town of Trois Ponts where retreating U.S.
Army combat engineers had already destroyed the bridge.
They forged on to La Gleize and then to Stoumont. We
visit each of these sites to study the scale and ferocity of the
battle. Peiper’s men would go no further than La Gleize, and
ultimately abandoned their vehicles in retreat. There we will
see a fully restored King Tiger tank.
Breakfast
Thursday, December 11, 2014 • Luxembourg
Battle of the Bulge Touring - Bastogne
Today we explore one of the most famous battlefields in
U.S. history! The Germans drove the U.S. 28th Infantry
Division out of northern Luxembourg and entered Belgium.
On December 19, the U.S. Army sent reinforcements just
in time as three German divisions surrounded Bastogne.
The following day the German Commander demanded the
surrender of American forces, threatening to “annihilate”
them. When Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe of the 101st
Airborne received the demand, he replied succinctly: “Nuts!”
They had not shaken the American fighting spirit. We will
visit several sites key to the weeklong siege, including the
room where McAuliffe issued his now famous response.
We also will visit Noville, Foy and the foxholes of Bois
Jacques—the woods north of Bastogne where the men of
E Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment fought
through the bitterness of the coldest winter in 25 years. Gen.
Patton’s Third Army, came from over 100 miles away to
relieve besieged comrades. Our day concludes with a visit to
the spot where Patton’s tanks broke the siege.
Breakfast
Friday, December 12, 2014 • Luxembourg
The Grand Opening of the new Texas Aggies Go To War
Exhibit
Our first stop is the Luxembourg American Cemetery and
Memorial—the final resting place of General George S.
Patton, Jr. then the Sandweiler German war cemetery. From
there, we return to Bastogne to experience the highlight
of our trip—the grand opening of the brand new Texas
Aggies Go To War Exhibit in downtown Bastogne. Prior to
visiting the exhibit we will tour the Bastogne War Museum
and the Mardasson Memorial.
Breakfast, Dinner
Saturday, December 13, 2014 • Luxembourg
Option Day
Today, each guest has the option of a free day in
Luxembourg City to experience its unique culture, or
returning to Bastogne for the re-enactments and 70th
Anniversary commemorative activities.
Breakfast, Dinner
Sunday, December 14, 2014 • Home
Transfer to airport for return flights to the United States.
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THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
BATTLE OF THE BULGE TOUR
& GRAND OPENING OF THE TEXAS AGGIES GO TO WAR EXHIBIT
Tour includes:
• Itinerary designed by Marty Morgan
• A full time historian and logistical escort
• Six nights in a four star hotel near the city center
• Six breakfasts, four dinners & a welcome reception
• Touring by private first-class motor coach
• All entrance fees to museums and attractions
Not included:
• Airfare
• Gratuity for driver and guides
A full itinerary that includes all the detailed information on times of the
various tours and locations for where to meet to board the bus for the
tours will be provided after registration.
Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours will be happy to assist all our guests
with purchasing airline tickets. We are also happy to book extra hotel
nights for guests that wish to come early and/or stay longer.
Martin K. A. Morgan, Historian
Martin is an author/historian who studies the American experience in World War II. He
holds a BA in history from the University of Alabama (1991), an MA in history from the
University of Alabama at Birmingham (1996), and is currently a history doctoral candidate
at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is the author of
Down To Earth: The 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Normandy (Schiffer, 2004)
and contributes frequently to World War II Quarterly and The American Rifleman. He has
also contributed to other publications such as Aviation History, Flight Journal, World War
II, World War II History, Armchair General, the Garand Collectors Association Journal,
39/45 (France) and After the Battle (England).
In addition to publishing, for 10 years now Martin has also appeared regularly on
television programs relating to historical subjects on Discovery, National Geographic,
History, H2, The Weather Channel, Syfy, the Outdoor Channel, and The Military
Channel. These programs range in subject from D-Day to Pearl Harbor to how whiskey,
Christmas, and chocolate changed history. With a background as a park ranger and a museum professional,
his experience in public history paved the way for the publishing and broadcasting work he does today. After
completing his MA in history, he worked for the Alabama Historical Commission at Fort Morgan State Historic
Site, and then served as Historian in Residence at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
for many years. Since 2002, he has been leading battlefield tours around the world, especially in Normandy. He
spends each summer leading tour groups for Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours (www.stephenambrosetours.com).
The Americans on D-Day: A Photographic History of the Normandy Invasion is the product of years spent guiding
visitors to the invasion beaches and drop zones associated with Operation Neptune/Overlord.
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 The Battle of the Bulge Tour & Grand Opening of the Texas Aggies Go to War Exhibit
December 7 – 14, 2014
Tour price is $1,995.00 per person based on double occupancy. Price does not include airfare.
If you choose to room alone, an additional $300.00 charge will apply.
Extra nights before or after the tour are available.
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tour is cancelled or otherwise modified. Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours accepts no liability for the purchase of non-refundable airline tickets.
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Contact the Traveling Aggies at 979-845-7514 or E-mail: [email protected] • www.AggieNetwork.com/travel
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