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Uncover WWI History: 2-Day Battlefield Tour from Lille & Arras
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Overview
The 2-day Australian WW1 battlefield tour explores Fromelles, the Somme, and key memorial sites like Tyne Cot and Villers-Bretonneux. It highlights Australian efforts, focusing on General Monash's innovative tactics. The tour features historical insights and concludes with the Last Post at the Menin Gate. Includes transport, guide, meals, and hotel drop-off. 
Highlights
Fromelles (Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery): Explore the newest war grave site dedicated to Australian soldiers from the First World War. The remains of 250 Australian and British soldiers were recovered from five mass graves.
Attend the Last Post Ceremony: Experience the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres, a moving tribute to the missing soldiers of World War I, held nightly since 1928.
Villers-Bretonneux Australian National Memorial: Explore this significant memorial site and learn about the heroic battles fought to protect the town. Pay homage to fallen soldiers at the memorial.
Tyne Cot Cemetery: Visit the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world, a solemn and impactful experience. Tyne Cot holds the remains of over 11,900 servicemen of the British Empire during the First World War.
Sentiment Analysis
The tour is highly rated for its informative guides and moving experiences. While some find the pace quick and site visits brief, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the value of understanding WWI history.
Knowledgeable and engaging guides
Moving and respectful visits to war cemeteries and memorials
Convenient transportation and logistics
Opportunity to learn about Australian involvement in WWI
Pace might be intense for some visitors
Limited time at certain sites
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