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“A Date that will live in infamy”
TH
80 ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR
Pearl Harbor—Honolulu—
Waikiki—Ford island
4 - 11 December 2021
13198 Centerpointe Way Ste. 202
Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285 HAWAII 80TH
ANNIVERSARY
703-590-1295 * CEREMONY &
Fax 703-590-1292 WWII SITES!
mhtours@miltours.com *
www.miltours.com
Military Historical Tours (MHT) is proud to partner with the Pearl
Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM) to offer another in our series of historical
tours to the great battlefields of the world. This very special trip begins in Honolulu and
includes the 80th Anniversary Commemorations of the event that led the U.S. into
World War II. The 7 December 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Har-
bor was one of the great defining moments in history. A single
carefully-planned and well-executed stroke removed the United
States Navy's battleship force as a possible threat to the Japa-
nese Empire's southward expansion. America, unprepared and
now considerably weakened, was abruptly brought into the Sec-
ond World War as a full combatant.
The U.S. Fleet's Pearl Harbor base was unprepared for an aircraft
carrier force attack, and the Japanese Navy secretly sent one
across the Pacific with greater aerial striking power than had ever
been seen on the oceans. Its planes hit just before 8AM on 7 De-
cember. Within a short time five of eight battleships at Pearl Har-
bor were sunk or sinking, with the rest damaged. Several other
ships and most Hawaii-based combat planes were also knocked
out and over 2,400 Americans were killed. Across the dateline just hours after the Pearl Harbor attack, Japanese Forces
invaded the U.S. Territory of Guam on 8 December and we commemorate that battle between the Imperial Army’s 114th
Regiment and the U.S. Naval Detachments and the Marines of the Marine Barracks, Sumay. Three days later the first at-
tempt on invading Wake Island was defeated and “The Alamo of the Pacific” would hang on until a second invasion was
successful on 23 December.
These great Japanese successes, achieved without prior diplomatic formalities, shocked and enraged the previously divid-
ed American people into a level of purposeful unity hardly seen before or since. For the next five months, until the Battle of
the Coral Sea in early May, Japan's far-reaching offensives proceeded untroubled by meaningful opposition. American and
Allied morale suffered accordingly. Under normal political circumstances, an accommodation might have been considered.
However, the memory of the "sneak attack" on Pearl Harbor fueled a determination to fight on. Once the Battle of Midway
in early June 1942 had eliminated much of Japan's striking power, that same memory stoked a relentless war to reverse
her conquests and remove her, as future threats to World Peace. Come back with us to honor those unsuspecting, sailors,
soldiers, and Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us.
Join us in Honolulu as we retrace these far reaching and heroic campaigns across the vast Pacific as the early Japanese
gains are undone by Allied will. Retrace the fighting so much more ferocious than experienced in Europe due to the Japa-
nese Bushido Culture until it is finally extinguished by two bombs. MHT’s experienced staff of Program Directors, Battlefield
Educators, and Historians combine to make your tour the most enjoyable, relaxing, entertaining, and educational experi-
ence possible. We welcome your phone calls, letters or e-
mails. Call us toll free at 703-590-1295 (EST M-F 10AM-5PM
or e-mail us at mhtours@miltours.com.)
Hawaii Tour Pricing
Main Tour Cost $ 3,195
TOUR ITINERARY (based on two persons sharing double room)
Day One, Saturday – 4 December Single Room Supplement $ 950
Arrive Honolulu via
your individual flight Main Tour Price Includes:
arrangements. Upon • Deluxe Hotel accommodations —
arrival at our hotel, you The Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
will be met by MHT • Deluxe air conditioned motor coach
staff that will assist with • Tours featuring military historical sites in Hono-
check in. This evening, lulu.
we gather for a Welcome • Entrance fees for indicated sites
Reception (no host) and • Meals as indicated in itinerary
Briefing. This evening,
dinner is on your own. AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED BUT
Hotel: Outrigger Reef, DISCOUNT AIRFARE AVAILABLE:
Waikiki Beach MHT can book you from your home
Day Two, Sunday – 5 December city to Honolulu via Military Historical
After breakfast, we take a driving tour of Honolulu with stops Tour’s Airline Partner—United Airlines
at points of interest. We return to the resort for some beach and Discount airfare from anywhere in the continen-
recovery time before tonight’s gala. Depart for the PHAM, tal U.S. to Hawaii is available upon request.
Ford Island for the “For Love of Country...Building Our Future
Commemoration Gala with Exquisite Dining & Special Wines **Post Tours (optional): Tour Fiji or remain on
included in this spectacular evening (TBD). Meals: Break- Oahu or explore Hawaii’s outer islands (call
fast—B/Dinner—D office for details).
Day Three, Monday – 6 December participants will
Following a late breakfast, we tour be able to see the
the National Memorial Cemetery of flight path of the
the Pacific “The Punchbowl” where Japanese attack
the casualties of WWII have been as well as where
laid to rest. Participants will be key players were
briefed on the Island hopping cam- stationed, Hospi-
paign and the United States’ Victory tal Point and will
in the Pacific using the many large be able to see
detailed maps available on site (as how narrow the
seen at right.) Before we depart we entrance is to
will have a ceremony with a memori- Pearl Harbor. Fi-
al lai placed in remembrance of those nally, we will then
who lost their lives during the Pearl be given a private
Harbor attack, the invasion of Guam tour of the resto-
and Wake Island all in December 1941 and in all the other ration hanger
battles during the Pacific War. We depart for a tour of the where the PHAM
famed North Shore with a stop for lunch with stops at restores their
Wheeler Army Air Field, Schofield Barracks & the Dole WWII aircraft.
Plantation Meals: B/L-Lunch The workmanship
Day Four, Tuesday – 7 December of “Rosie the Riv-
After breakfast, we head to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam eter” will be one
for the National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony of the topics of
to participate in the 80th Anniversary Commemorations. We discussion as we discuss the war effort and its impact on
will have a stop for lunch and a driving tour of Ford Island weapons, home front and rationing of supplies. The day will
on our way to the USS Oklahoma Memorial Ceremony. We conclude with a no host "happy hour" at the PHAM before
return to the hotel in time for the Memorial Parade & Public we depart Ford
Ceremony on Kalakaua Avenue near the resort. Evening at Island and return
Leisure with the optional “Movie on Waikiki Beach.” Meals: to the hotel.
B/L Evening at Lei-
sure with the
Day Five, Wednesday – 8 December optional “Movie
Today we head for Pearl Harbor for a visit to the USS Arizo- on Waikiki
na Memorial. Special Events: Participants will be given a Beach.” Meals:
tour of the U.S.S. Arizona by the National Park Service. The B/L
Arizona Memorial Museum Association will conduct a lec-
ture on the state of the Arizona, the damage that was incurred Day Seven,
and on going preservation research. Participants will then Friday – 10
take a tour of the U.S.S. Bowfin and tour the new Submarine December
Museum where they will learn the contributions of subma- Today we will
rines during WWII. Evening at Leisure with the optional have a early
“Movie on Waikiki Beach.” Meals: B/Lunch-L breakfast as we
start the day at the Blackened Canteen Ceremony at the USS
Day Six, Thursday – 9 December Arizona Memorial. We head to the windward side of the isle
After breakfast, we make a stop at the U.S. Army Museum at with a scenic drive to visit the Marine Corps Base Hawaii,
the site of old Fort DeRussy that is housed inside the coastal Kaneohe Bay and the Pacific War memorial in Hawaii. Re-
defense artillery position known as Battery Randolph. Next turn to the hotel with time to enjoy the beach or shopping on
the participants will travel to Ford Island to tour the U.S.S. Kalakaua Avenue.
Missouri. Participants will examine the role and accomplish- Evening at Leisure.
ments of the Mighty Mo during WWII. After lunch, we will Meals: B/L
spend the afternoon exploring the PHAM with a guided be-
hind the scenes tour that includes a visit to many of the his- Day Eight, Satur-
toric buildings on Ford Island. Participants will be given a day – 11 December
private walk- Day of leisure. After
ing tour and breakfast enjoy a fun
lecture on the filled day on Waiki-
role of Ford Is- ki Beach or sightsee-
land during the ing in downtown
attack and you Waikiki. We bid
will be able to goodbye to new
see the “Scars” friends and proceed
of December to the airport for
7th. On this your individual flights for home. You have the option of
walking tour, extending your stay in the “islands.” Meals: B
13198 Centerpointe Way, Ste 202
Woodbridge, VA 22193-5285
DON’T
MISS IT!
MHT &
Pearl Harbor
AVIATION
MUSEUM Return
for the 80th
Anniversary
of PEARL
HARBOR!
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