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Delivering WW2, SOE, OSS & Special Forces, adventure based expeditions across Europe, North Africa, and Asia. Come follow in the footsteps of legends.
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Pushing through the biting cold and fading light, the heroes of Operation Gunnerside trekked across Norwegian snowscapes: cam whites on, skis slicing under the sunset.Are you tough enough to follow in the ski trails of legends?
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German patrols scanning the frozen expanse of Hardangervidda, every ski track and snowdrift watched for signs of the elusive SOE team. Relive the tension and adventure across this legendary Norwegian plateau. Are you tough enough to follow in the ski trails of SOE legends?⛷️
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Battling deep snow, freezing winds and relentless isolation, Op Gunnerside powered through for the chance to strike a blow against the Nazi war machine. Explore more and join us on the journey: https://t.co/g9IB0nnbAw
#OperationGunnerside #Hardangervidda #WW2History #Adventure
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Join us next November with author and historian @robert_lyman as we follow in the footsteps of the forgotten Chindits and the 23rd Infantry Brigade. Elite warriors whose courage changed history. https://t.co/sC0MbaGnor
#ww2 #chindits #23rd #brigade #kohima @PieceJake
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Come with me on what will be an amazing trek through the Naga Hills, walking in the footsteps of the Chindits of 23 Infantry Brigade, the formation that successfully strangled Sato’s line of communication to Kohima
Step into history at Kohima, East India: where the legendary Chindits and the brave 23rd Brigade made their stand. Uncover stories of courage on our immersive WW2 battlefield adventure. Join SOE Expeditions! https://t.co/g9IB0nnbAw
#WW2History #SOEExpeditions
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Step into history at Kohima, East India: where the legendary Chindits and the brave 23rd Brigade made their stand. Uncover stories of courage on our immersive WW2 battlefield adventure. Join SOE Expeditions! https://t.co/g9IB0nnbAw
#WW2History #SOEExpeditions
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Following in the sand trails of Elite Desert Raiders across North Africa during WW2. Join us next year for the 85th anniversary, as we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. https://t.co/lpdnseXKhE
#ww2 #sas #lrdg #northafrica #jocklewes #special #forces
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The story of how a young British policeman saved part of the 5th Chinese Army from certain death by starvation and exposure in the Hukawng Valley in the monsoon in 1942 by climbing over the mountains from India to find them and lead them out, coordinating air drops of food, is
Desperation led to chaos. Lambert had to manage starving, ill-disciplined troops who were looting villages and even fighting each other. He prevented an on-the-spot execution and negotiated with local headmen to avert further conflict. #ForgottenWar #WW2History
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Join us on our Elite Raiders 7 day experience across Scotland as we follow in the footsteps of WW2 Special Forces legends. sAS, SOE, SBS and Commandos. Come follow in the footsteps of legends. https://t.co/mjAcXfFtBM
#ww2 #sas #soe #commandos #Scotland
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From daring SOE jungle sabotage missions in WW2 Southeast Asia to modern-day survival training deep in the wild: step into the boots of history! Push your limits, learn the skills forged in war, and experience adventure where it all began. Ready to take on the jungle? Learn more
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Gunnerside commandos trained in brutal winter conditions - skiing mountains, demolitions practice, stealth techniques. All to sabotage Hitler's atomic bomb project. #WW2 #SpecialForces #NorwayRaid
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Step into the footsteps of legends: where wartime SAS and LRDG took on brutal alpine landscapes, we challenge you to test your grit on the very same peaks. With SOE Expeditions, history isn’t just learned, it’s lived. Ready to retrace the high-altitude missions that shaped modern
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Imagine the nerves: SOE agents and Cretan resistance boldly ambushed a Nazi general’s car, quietly substituting themselves for his driver and escaping through occupied territory! The Kreipe Kidnapping in Crete was pure WWII Special Forces ingenuity: and adventure you can retrace.
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February 1943: Norwegian commandos skied through brutal terrain to destroy Nazi Germany's heavy water plant at Vemork. One explosive mission that changed history. Walk in their footsteps this March. #Gunnerside #WW2 #SOE #Norway #MilitaryHistory
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On the night of 18–19 September 1942, British Commandos carried out Operation Basalt; a daring raid on the island of Sark. Twelve raiders scaled cliffs under cover of darkness, striking deep into enemy territory before slipping away. Their courage and grit showed the true value:
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Imagine trekking through the same unforgiving jungles where SOE operatives trained: facing humidity, leeches, and relentless terrain. Our expeditions are built for those who love a physical challenge and want a taste of authentic adventure. Ready to push your limits: and fitness?
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Occupied Crete: daily life under Axis rule meant danger at every corner. Even sharing bread or news became acts of quiet rebellion. The Cretan spirit never broke: nor did their fight for freedom. #WW2 #Crete #Resistance
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