Rough Guides Travel The Liberation Route Europe

Discover the sights and experiences along the path of the Liberation Route in Europe with this inspirational, authoritative and beautifully illustrated Rough Guide, published to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of WorldWar II. Following the Allied advance through Europe, The Rough Guide to the Liberation Route Europe explores the important sights related to the Liberation in nine European countries. Features of The Rough Guide to the Liberation Route Europe: -Detailed regional coverage: provides information on all the important sights linked to the Liberation in nine countries - starting in the UK where much of the planning and preparation took place, then Italy, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany. -Evocative features: inspirational biographies of war heroes from all nine countries, authoritative features on the role of colonial troops, war brides, the Prague uprising and many more. Inter-chapter features reflect upon the Resistance movements, the Holocaust and the liberation of the camps and the post-Liberation reconstruction. -Meticulous mapping: always fullcolour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including portraits of war heroes and thought-provoking historical images of the Liberation.Experiences: a selection of unique waysto learn more about events of the Liberation: explore the D-Day beaches in an historic D-Day Jeep in Normandy, France or experience the Sunset March - a daily tribute to the Allied Soldiers where a veteran (of any war) walks on the Crossing Bridge with street lamps lightingup with every step - in Nijmegen, Netherlands.Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. Background information: acomprehensive introduction to the end of World War II puts the events of the Liberation in context.