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Netherlands · Battlefield Tours
The journey
Immerse yourself in the history of the Battle of Nijmegen on a comprehensive tour of critical sites in Gelderland, Netherlands. Explore key drop and landing zones, the strategic Grave Bridge, and the dramatic Waal River crossing, while discovering the intense fighting at Heumen Lock Bridge, Mook, Plasmolen, and Devil's Hill. Learn about the US 82nd Airborne Division's heroic efforts to capture vital bridges and the Groesbeek Heights, as well as the impact of the Reichswald counterattacks. This tour offers a detailed and engaging look at the battlefield's historical significance and personal stories from the war.
Explore key drop and landing zones, the strategic Grave Bridge, and the dramatic Waal River crossing, while discovering the intense fighting at Heumen Lock Bridge, Mook, Plasmolen, and Devil's Hill.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Meet your tour guide and visit the key sites of the Battle of Nijmegen.
Drop and landing zones.
The site of the capture of the longest-span bridge in Europe at Grave.
Heumen Lock Bridge.
The battle area at Mook and Plasmolen.
Sites connected with the Reichswald counterattacks.
Devil's Hill.
The battle area at the Nijmegen bridges.
The Waal River crossing.
Where this trip takes you
Grave Bridge, Waal River crossing, Devil's Hill
The route
The fine print
Trained military historian and expert battlefield guide
Tailored itinerary focused on the locations and events you wish to include
Pickup and drop-off at your lodging in Nijmegen, or at a suitable meeting point in the area if you are staying elsewhere
Transportation during the tour day
Logistics
Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Nijmegen.
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