Eine Brücke - USO

T o u r s
Military History Tour: The Meuse-Argonne Campaign
Sat. 1 October 2011
DEPARTS: WIPX: 0415, WAAF: 0430, HD: 0545
RETURNS: APPROX: HD: 2300, WAAF/WIPX: 0015 (Sun.)
Adult: $99.00, Child (< 12): $79.00
Join the USO on this exciting tour and learn about Sergeant York, the
“Lost Battalion”, Colonel George S. Patton, Captain Harry S. Truman,
General “Black Jack” Pershing and more! We start our tour on the ground
where the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) matured as an army - the
battlefields of the Meuse River and the Argonne Forest. We will see the
terrain where George Patton’s tanks fought, Harry Truman’s Battery D
provided fire support, and SGT York became legend. On the positions of
the “Lost Battalion”, we will discuss the heroism of this epic stand. We will gain an appreciation
for the difficulties which America faced in forming, deploying, training, and equipping the
AEF and discuss General Pershing’s problems as he dealt with French and British political and
military leaders. We will visit the Memorial at Montfaucon and the Pennsylvania Memorial at
Varennes and honor the brave warriors of the AEF at the American cemetery at Romagne-sous-
Montfaucon. Our tour guide is Mr. Kevin McKedy, who taught military history at West Point
and who served as a historian for U.S. Army, Europe. PLEASE NOTE: Bringing your own
lunch recommended, as facilities in this area are very limited. Passport required plus SOFA
card and other border crossing documents, as applicable.
Family Fun at Louisen Park Sat. 1 October 2011
DEPARTS: 1000 HEIDELBERG MAIN TRAIN STATION
RETURNS: APPROX. 1600
Adult: $25.00, Child (6-14): $15.00, Child (< 6): FREE
Pick up point only in Heidelberg
Join the USO as we travel by train to Louisen Park for a day of family
fun! The beautiful park has more than just extensive gardens, including
the famous Chinese Garden. Here you can also find a variety of animals (farm, aquarium,
butterfly house and more); mini-golf (not included); various play areas; and different events
throughout the year. So hop on board and enjoy the day with family, friends—and the USO!
Bring Euros for meals, purchases and optional activities.
Rhein Castles Tour New Itinerary! Sun. 2 October 2011
DEPARTS: HD: 0815, WAAF: 0930, WIPX: 0945
RETURNS: WIPX/WAAF 1830, HD: 1930
Adult: $79.00, Child (4-11): $69.00, Child (