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'ON THIS SITE THOUSANDS OF MEN FOUGHT AND DIED' |
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The price per person for our tour is €330. We combine periods of study with hands on exploration of the Anzio beachhead, including two hours of metal detecting. |
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The maximum number of guests per tour is 16, minimum is two (2). Tour Cost covers local guiding fees, return transfers from Rome in comfy and spacious air conditioned vehicles (Mercedes Viano or new minibus), three course lunch in Porto Neroniano and transit around the Anzio beachhead area itself. |
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We require a 50% deposit paid to us by bank wire transfer at the time of booking. Remittance of the outstanding balance to be paid in euros on the day of the tour. |
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[News, updates]: We have made arrangements to provide refreshments in transit comprising mineral water (still and sparking), sweet pastries and fruit. Dietary requests are catered for so please let us know what you need in good time. / May 18th 2010 |
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Surgery in the Anzio beachhead / George W. Tipton was a U.S. surgeon who tended to the injured and dying for the 15th Evacuation (Surgical) Hospital. He spent over four months saving many lives through a deadly hail of bombs, shell fragments and shrapnel, which tore down on all sides of and occasionally into the hospital area from relentless German air attacks and artillery. The Anzio beachhead combat zone spanned a relatively small area, so emergency care was never too far away. 2,000 hospital beds were soon filled with casualties coming in straight from the battlefield, bypassing front line medical units. / Read his story |
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