the Liberation Route Europe explores the important sights related to the Liberation in nine European countries. Features of The Rough Guide to the Liberation Route Europe: -Detailed regional coverage: provides information on all the important sights linked to the Liberation in nine countries - starting in the UK where much of the planning and preparation took place, then Italy, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic and Germany. -Evocative features: inspirational biographies of war heroes from all nine countries, authoritative features on the role of colonial troops, war brides, the Prague uprising and many more. Inter-chapter features reflect upon the Resistance movements, the Holocaust and the liberation of the camps and the post-Liberation reconstruction. -Meticulous mapping: always fullcolour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including portraits of war heroes and thought-provoking historical images of the Liberation. Experiences: a selection of unique waysto learn more about events of the Liberation: explore the D-Day beaches in an historic D-Day Jeep in Normandy, France or experience the Sunset March - a daily tribute to the Allied Soldiers where a veteran (of any war) walks on the Crossing Bridge with street lamps lightingup with every step - in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences. Background information: acomprehensive introduction to the end of World War II puts the events of the Liberation in context.