The Yellow Deuce offers free guided tours of the Normandy battlefields for young school groups visiting the area, delivering a genuine historical experience. The Yellow American School Bus is crafted to deliver an educational experience tailored for groups of middle and high school students. It provides a chance to fully engage with the realm of the renowned Yellow Deuce. The program is overseen by experienced professionals, including WWII veterans, ensuring an exceptional and intellectually stimulating experience

CONNECTING GENERATIONS

We offer a comprehensive historical experience that delves into the pivotal events pertaining to America’s role in the liberation of Normandy. This is made possible through our exclusive partnership with The Greatest Generations Foundation, the parent company of Heroes of World War II tours. Our team draws upon their extensive knowledge and expertise to provide an unparalleled experience. This extensive Normandy tour is specifically tailored for educational groups, offering a full day of immersive experiences on a renowned American school bus. This underscores the profound impact made by the Heroes of World War II. These programs are provided at no cost to the participating school groups.

Meet the Storytellers

  • SGT. MELNIKOFF

    THE TRANSLATOR

  • CAPT. WALKER

    POPS

  • SGT. GOODMAN

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

  • QM GANITCH

    THE SALESMAN

  • PFC. CIPOLLA

    THE PUBLICAN

  • SGT. HERNANDEZ

    THE DANCER

  • SGT. ALLEN

    THE JOKER

  • CPO HEDLEY

    THE SAILOR

  • SGT. MAMPRE

    THE MEDIC

  • PFC. REILLY

    THE IRISH-MAN

  • S/SGT. MCGINTY

    COURT-MARTIAL

  • SGT. DUPRE

    THE BAND LEADER

  • PFC. ANGLE

    THE REPLACEMENT

  • PFC. FOY

    PATTON

  • G/M SCIDA

    THE MAIL MAN

  • PFC. BLANE

    THE OILMAN

  • SGT. PETSO

    The QUARTERBACK

  • G/M DEVITA

    THE DOORMAN

  • SGT. PERRY

    THE MAI TAI

  • Cpl. HEIM

    THE IRSH SNUG

  • THE RESISTANCE

    In June 1944, French resistance groups helped the Allies invade Normandy. The Resistance sabotaged German war efforts and gave the Allies intelligence on German defenses.

  • THE PROPAGANDA

    Propaganda played a significant role in accentuating the perceived superiority of the German army, while concurrently portraying the Allied armies as either cowardly and brutal or valiant yet misguided.

  • WOMEN IN WAR

    The level of female participation in World War II exceeded that of all previous military conflicts. During times of armed conflict, women from diverse backgrounds engaged in a variety of activities.

  • THE LEGACY

    The WWII generation not only left a profound legacy of loss of life and devastation, but it also left a lasting legacy of optimism, selflessness, resolve, and ingenuity that would resonate with future generations.