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* Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail Battlefields Tour
August 27, 2011 @ 5:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ango Sikh Heritage Battlefields Tour -A Guided Day Trip To The Battlefields of Northern Europe
Organised in conjunction with Anglia Battlefield Tours, this trip will take you on a journey exploring the contribution made by Sikh soldiers during the Great War
* Experienced guides offer a unique insight into the Indian Army’s outstanding contribution to the??? battles of World War 1
* Visit the preserved trenches at Bayernwald and learn how Sikh forces arrived in Europe unprepared for winter combat
* Visit the battlefields around Neuve Chapelle where Sikh Regiments were involved in heavy fighting
* After visiting the spectacular Indian Memorial, head to the town of Ypres to sample some of Belgium’s famous chocolates and wonder the streets around the fabulous main square
* The tour culminates at the Menin Gate, with the ?Last Post’ ceremony, commemorating those who sacrificed their lives in the defence of others
For booking form please click here:
http://www.asht.info/events/1300/battlefield-tour-2011.html
Departures: Hounslow 5:00am,? Maidstone Services M20/J8 6:45am
Cost: ?90per person. (?85per person when a group of 4 or more book together)
Price includes travel and tour guide only. Food & refreshments are not included.
For further information email tours@asht.info or call 0845 600 1893
Here are just a few comments from previous visitors:
“My favourite time on the trip was taking part in the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate. I felt very proud to represent both Britain and India. I really wanted everyone to know we, as Sikhs, are a very important part of British history.” Jeevan Kaur Age 10
“It was a huge learning & emotional experience.” Jagdish Pamma
“With the information and guidance provided by the Historians I could almost hear, smell and feel the battles that took place…” Ambi Ray-Sanghera
“Throughout its service in France the magnificent Sikh regiment never failed to answer all calls. Its reputation would be secure and its right to fight shoulder to shoulder with our best troops would be established.”? General Sir H. Smith Dorien. GOC 2nd Corps
