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In August 2006 a pilgrimage to the old battlefields of the North West Europe culminated in the unveiling of a new Regimental memorial on the esplanade at Dieppe, memories were rekindled, acquaintances renewed and lasting friendships forged. The Regiment and the wider public of Windsor and beyond have continued to remember, most notably when a second memorial was placed in Dieppe Gardens last year.
 Now, to coincide with the 70th anniversary of that fateful day a tour is planned to take in the achievements and sacrifices of the Regiment, from Dieppe, through Vimy Ridge and beyond to Belgium and Holland, the battles of the Scheldt, Arnhem, Hochwald, Xantern & Groningen.
The tour will be arranged by Battle Honours Ltd, and guided by Kirk Drew & Clive Harris, both members of the Guild of Battlefield Guides, Kirk served extensively with the regiment before his retirement and Clive, a published author is a member of the British Commission for Military History, between them and their support team they will ensure this tour is a fitting tribute to those who served overseas between 1941-1945.
9 August 2012 – Depart for Europe
11 August 2012 – Arrive in Amsterdam
12 August – Groningen Tour
13 August – Hochwald & Xantern Tour
14 August – Holten Cemeteryl visit
15 August – Scheldt Battlefield Tour
16 August – Putte & Amersfoort
17 August – Vimy Ridge & Ypres Tour
18 August – Dieppe Battlefield Tour
19 August – Dieppe Commemorations
20 August – Return via Paris
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