BATTLES FOR MONS DAY TOUR
on an early Eurostar from London to Lille on your Mons battlefield tour. Your chauffeur guide will collect you and drive you to Mons. Additionally, group travel can be made from London, either coach or V Class Mercedes. While travelling through the channel ports of Dover and Folkstone, crossing to Calais – France.
The battle of Mons commenced on 23 August 1914. Furthermore, this is the site of the first battle between the British expeditionary force (BEF) and the German Army.
Notably, it is here where the first two Victoria Crosses of WW1 were won and the location where the first and last British soldiers were sadly killed in WWI.
Significantly, Mons remained in German hands from the Battle of Mons from 1914 until the arrival of the Canadian Corps in 1918.
Next, on your Mons battlefield tour at the town hall you can rub the head of the guard house monkey, said to provide good luck.
Your Mons battlefield tour includes the Nimy Rail Bridge.
In fact it was here Lieutenant Maurice James Dease gallantly, single handedly operated his machine gun after his comrades were killed. As a result he was wounded five times and was finally evacuated but passed away receiving medical treatment. Additionally, Private Sidney Godley then went forward, took the gun and remaining alone, ensured that his comrades could withdraw. For this reason, having been wounded, he destroyed the weapon and threw it in the canal. He was then captured by the Germans and both men received the Victoria Cross.
First Shot Monument
On your Mons battlefield tour, at Mons we will see the commemorative plaques inscribed with the history as follows: “On 22 August 1914, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) and Germany’s First Army made their first contact. Corporal E. Thomas of C Squadron of the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards fired the first shot of the war and Captain C.D. Hornby led the first charge that drove the enemy scouts back to the northern edge of Casteau.” Obourg Station Is the location where On 21 August, an exchange of fire with a German patrol, Private J Parr of the Middlesex Regiment was killed aged 17. He was the first allied fatality of the war. The Mons Communal Cemetery Is now part of the town cemetery where Russian, French, Italian, Romanian and Belgian soldiers were buried also including German and Commonwealth troops.
The Royal Irish Monument, Bascule crossroads
It is here the British army fought their first and last battle in the 1914-1918 World War 1.
Saint-Symphorien Military Cemetery
This is a poignant place on your Mons battlefield tour filled with emotion. The majority of soldiers killed during the Battle of Mons take their final rest here. The cemetery includes John Parr aged 17 and George Price’s graves. On 11th November 1918 at 10:57am, Price was fatally shot by a sniper. He was assisted by a young Belgian girl. Unfortunately, he died at 10:58am. Two minutes before the ceasefire came into effect.
Mons Memorial Museum
The museum aims to immerse you in the experiences of soldiers and civilians, who lived and fought through these tragic events of both World Wars. The permanent exhibition’s itinerary is interspersed with numerous testimonies, interactive maps, letters, videos and interviews. Allowing the hundreds of authentic exhibits to be brought back to life. This will conclude your Mons Battlefield tour and from here we will drop you off at your given location. Furthermore, if you would like to learn more about the Battles for Mons you can read about it here at Wikipedia.
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Per Person
*£350
1 Day Tour
Private Guided Tour
A 1 day tour of Mons is usually between *£350-£395 per person, based on a minimum of 2 people on the tour.
This price covers the cost of your own private chauffeur battlefield guide, private tour vehicle, museum entrance fee and collection/drop off at Lille Eurostar – which is only 1 hour 20 minutes from London.
On booking 20% deposit is required with the remainder of your tour price before tour departure.
On booking an in-depth itinerary and map will be sent to you for your tour of Mons.
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