WW1 Doughboy Overview Tour

KD
Knee Deep Into History LLC
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Jun 11 - 18, 2025
Group size: 4 - 12
WW1 Doughboy Overview Tour
France

Knee Deep Into History LLC
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Jun 11 - 18, 2025
Group size: 4 - 12

About this trip

Get knee deep into history following the American Doughboys as they advance at Cantigny (28 May 1918), help stop the German advance on the Marne (late May and June), counter the German Army's last offensive, Marneschutz-Reims (15 July), and advance in Foch's counterattacks known as the Aisne-Marne (18 July - August). This is followed by the American First Army's St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives in September 1918, as well as various AEF division attacks in the Champagne region.


The tour will also explore the 27th and 30th Divisions, which advanced alongside BEF troops against the Hindenburg Line on the Somme in late Sept. 1918. A total of eight Medals of Honor were awarded to soldiers of those two divisions during the storming of the St. Quentin Canal.


In addition, the tour will visit key American and international memorials and cemeteries. Join us for this fast-moving tour that will cover the most significant battlefields of the American Expeditionary Forces during 1918.

What’s included

  • Two guides
    The tour has two military historian guides who strive to tell both sides of the story and who speak multiple languages, helping you to bridge European culture.
  • 3-Star accommodations
    We select European family-owned hotel / restaurants with a 3-star rating to give you both comfort and atmosphere.
  • Tour transporation
    Tour transportation depends on group size and uses a mix of 9-person people movers or cars, all equipped with A/C.
  • Most meals
    All meals are included unless specified "on your own" in our brochure.
  • Water, soda, snacks
    Snacks are available in the tour vehicles for the times when you need an energy hit.
  • Cultural events
    We include cultural outings, such as a champagne tasting or visiting famous landmarkes, and we also build in shopping time during our mutli-day trips.
  • Admission fees
    We cover any museum or event fees necessary.

What’s not included

  • Travel to start point
    We do NOT cover any transportation to/from the start/end point
  • Lodging before / after
    We do NOT cover any lodging before the start of the tour or after the end of the tour.
  • Dinner drinks
    Each participant covers their own drinks
  • Excluded meals
    We do NOT cover any meals specifically excluded in our brochure.

Available Packages

Double Occupancy
Deposit:$600
Available until April 11, 2025

Price is per person based on double occupancy.

$3,450
Deposit:$600
Single Room Supplement
Deposit:$600
Available until April 11, 2025
$3,950
Deposit:$600


Itinerary

Wednesday 11 June
Pick-up, Cantigny and the St. Quentin Canal

Pick-up at CDG airport at 12:00pm. Drive to Cantigny. View the 1st Division assault. Drive to the Hindenburg Line by the St. Quentin Canal. View the 27th and 30th Division assaults and the Bony American Cemetery. Hotel TBD.

Your Organizer


KD
Knee Deep Into History LLC
At KDIH we design and guide WW1 and WW2 battlefield tours in Europe. Our philosophy includes: 1) Getting clients into the field as much as possible; 2) Guiding small groups (12 max.) to ensure greater interaction with the guides; 3) Presenting a balanced view of both sides of the story; 4) Designing tours for those seriously interested in history; and 5) introducing clients to local, not American, culture. We also excel in organizing bespoke tours for families or groups. Contact us with your tour needs.