We love the small-group battlefield tour testimonials that we receive from our customers. They let us know that we are meeting our client’s needs and expectations! Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. We finished up a terrific 2024 season in December with an 80th Anniversary Battle of the Bulge Tour. As always, we ask guests to write their battlefield tour testimonials in a journal. Here’s a selection of testimonials and photos from 2024. Enjoy!

 

From Knee Deep Into History's Third Reich Underground Tour, May 2024: When Randy sent the 2024 brochure for KDIH tours, I took one look at the 3rd Reich Tour and said I had to do it. Well, it did not disappoint. It was Graham's first tour and he was a star. Everything was well organized, great hotels, great food, and best of all, superb tours and good conversation. Five stars all around & an extra one for Graham. Thanks to everyone. Christina Holstein

Tour testimonial in a picture. Getting Knee Deep Into History underground on the Third Reich Underground small-group battlefield tour
Getting Knee Deep into History in the Besucherbergwerk Kammersdorf on the Third Reich Underground tour.

Tour testimonials praise Knee Deep Into History's tours. This is from our Third Reich Underground Tour, May 2024. I can say without any contradiction that I made the right decision. Graham's attention to detail is unparalleled. He must codify all of his extensive research for future generations, yet unborn. Incredible and very much appreciated. Do not hesitate for future Knee Deep Into History tours, dear readers. Al Papp

Tour testimonial in a picture. Discussing Nordhausen Concentration Camp and the Kohnstein on the Third Reich Underground Tour
Tour guide Graham Gaulke explaining the significance of Nordhausen Concentration Camp.

 

 

Tour testimonials praise Knee Deep Into History's tours. This is from a bespoke battlefield tour of Verdun, France.

Tour testimonial in a picture. Participating in the flag-lowering ceremony at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.
Lowering the flags at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery. Photo by Melody Miller.

 

 

Tour testimonials praise Knee Deep Into History's tours.
Here’s one for those of you who can read German. I lead a 1.5 day tour of the American sites in Normandy IN GERMAN for the German Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
Tour testimonial in a picture. Utah Beach visitation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. This small-group battlefield tour of Normandy was conducted entirely in German.
Exploring Utah Beach with the French and German students of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation

 

 

Another great tour testimonial. This one is from our Hamilton Coolidge Reburial small-group battlefield tour, Sept. 2024: We have wanted to take a tour with Randy for a long time. He has an excellent tour and we had a great tour group, covered a lot of ground and learned an important part of our history! Ted & Nora Huscher

Photo shows the reburial of Capt. Hamilton Coolidge, 94th Aero Squadron in September 2024.
The reburial service of Capt. Hamilton Coolidge, 94th Aero Squadron, September 2024.

 

 

Tour testimonial regarding a private tour for five friends.

Another tour testimonial regarding a bespoke tour for five friends, Sept. 2024: I just wanted to say that this was a fantastic trip. You guys were as prepared as I have ever seen. We asked a tremendous amount of destinations and must see locations--and you guys killed it!! You covered three large battles and did a fantastic job in providing key stories, facts and battles in a way that we could easily follow. Thanks again for a great week. John Molnar

The Desourdis private tour in the Huertgen Forest.
Visiting a Westwall bunker in the Huertgen Forest.

 

 

Battle of the Bulge Tour Participants at the point where the advancing German forces first met soldiers of the 99th Infantry Division
Battle of the Bulge tour participants at the point where advancing German forces first met soldiers of the 99th Inf. Div.

 

Here are a few small-group battlefield tour testimonials from our December 2024 Battle of the Bulge Tour:

“As always, I am pleased to learn from you both. The tours are a perfect balance of culture, battlefield detail, and camaraderie. Merci!” Marty Lewis 

 

“Thank you to Randy & Markus is an understatement. Words cannot express how happy & emotional this experience was. My hope was to complete the “puzzle” of my father’s service in the Bulge. Although, after his passing I had much information, this journey completed (almost) the picture of his service. Obviously, the story will never be totally complete. As time passes, I may need to return as I know that other facts may come to light and events to be explored. One of the greatest experiences we have had.” Kevin & Alice, Hinkle, Leesport, PA

 

“Outstanding, OUTSTANDING! Thank you Markus and Randy for an experience that I will never forget! The personalization of the tour added a great element! I am moved by the stories of these men. The story of my grandfather’s unit was very emotional and a way for me to connect with him. THANK YOU! Going into the woods really set the stage and showed how “mysterious” the woods are, and I appreciate you allowing us to get “knee deep into history.” I was able to experience history and see it come alive. I am very grateful for this experience and I assure you that I will continue to research the Battle of the Bulge, specifically, the 513 PIR and the 17th Airborne–my grandfather’s unit! Thank you for providing my family and I with a connection that we will always cherish! Thank you for such a unique view into history!” Christopher Wegman, New Orleans, PA

Getting knee deep into history in the Ardennes. December 2024.
Getting knee deep into history in the Ardennes. December 2024.