Page Updated March 31st 2012
Program Rev “3” 31st March 2012
The Column of Liberation 2012
Format by
25th April 2012
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27-28-29 April 2012
in collaboration with North Apennines Po Valley Park
organize
Historical and Commemorative Event.
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In collaboration with
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Associazione 92nd Buffalo - Highway Six - Linea Gotica della Lucchesia
Club Historica - Tracce di Storia - Gotica Romagna - GGARG - Gruppo Motociclisti Sermide
with the patronage of
Comune di Cervia - Comune di Cesena
HMV Italia - MVPA
Museo di Alfonsine - ANPI Cervia
Supported by ( updated March 31 2012)
The Column Of Liberation: Some Information For Our Foreign Fellows
Often the Italian Campaign is associated with the idea of a secondary front; instead it has been a real war in the war since the Allies have fought step by step along the Peninsula from Sicily to the Alps, suffering heavy losses as well as the Axis forces did. The Italian Campaign ended in April 1945, although Italy was no more in the limelight since the Liberation of Rome (June 4th 1944) which little anticipated D-Day in Normandy (June 6th 1944). Despite that, in the second half of 1944 and for the whole winter of 1945 thousand soldiers from both parts were deployed by/against the Gothic Line, the last German fortified defense line built up in the Apennines Mountains. Only during the first days of April 1945 Allies finally managed to clear the Gothic Line and push through the Po Valley for the last effort to reach the North of Italy. The most frequent images of those days depict columns of liberators marching northbound with the population familiarizing with soldiers during a spring of new hope.
This year our commemoration of the days of Liberation, which in Italy is officially celebrated on April the 25th, will take place between the Bologna area, Cesena and Cervia on the Adriatic Cost ! That theater of operation was in charge especially to the 8th British Army, so Commonwealth uniforms will be particularly appreciated !
Due to the fact that Italy, differently to Great Britain, France or Belgium, has not a wide net of WW2 Museums (except the North Apennines Po Valley Park) an event such The Column of Liberation has a great importance in order to preserve Memory. For this reason, the event is open to all English, American, Italian and German vehicles (and crews!) which were protagonist of those days with the only exception of those units and political formations which committed crimes against the population, not to harm people again! (See regulation below).
If you have never joined a WW2 commemorative event in Italy, have come to Italy for holidays only or have never seen Italy before….. it’s time to take a remedy!!!We will be glad and ready to bring you around in the beautiful Italy where Landscapes blend with Culture and Gastronomy in order to let you feel at home! Do not miss the opportunity of such an amazing week-end, you are welcome and we look forward to meet you soon …
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The Liberation of Forlì - November 9th 1944
THE AGENDA OF THE EVENT
Updated 31st March 2012
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Wednesday April the 25th 2012
BOLOGNA – Liberation Memorial Museum – Open Day
10:30 a.m – 6:00 p.m Visit of Liberation Memorial Museum, arrival and exhibition of the vehicles which will take part to the Column of Liberation, lunch (optional), tanks exhibition for the visitors.
Logistic operations for the preparation of the Column (vehicles download, parking, accommodation of transport lorries etc…)
Friday April the 27th 2012
BOLOGNA Liberation Memorial Museum – Formation of the Column (all vehicles except tanks)
09:00 a.m. Vehicles and participants gather in San Lazzaro di Savena (BO) by Liberation Memorial Museum (a North Appenines Po Valley Park – NAPV centre)
09:30 a.m. Departure of the Column heading to Castel Guelfo on the Stradelli Guelfi route
11:00 a.m. Transit through Mordano, Bagnara di Romagna, Solarolo.
11:30 a.m. Arrival and transit in parade through Lugo di Romagna.
12:00 a.m. Arrival at Bagnacavallo and stop for the lunch at Due Galli restaurant
Menù: - Straccetti di Vitello fatti in casa alla Primiero
Rotolo di vitello al forno
Patate al forno
Acqua – Vino
Caffè incluso al bar interno.
02:30 p.m. Departure of the Column heading to Alfonsine and transit to Villa Prati
03:30 p.m. Arrival at Alfonsine and stop for the visit of Museum of the Senio battle.
O05:00 p.m. Departure of the Column heading to Cervia and transit through Camerlona, Fosso Ghiaia
07:15 p.m. Arrival at Cà delle Aie restaurant and stop for the dinner
Menù: - Tagliatella fatta in casa al ragù
Pollo alla cacciatora
Piadina fatta in casa
Patate al forno
Acqua/Vino
Caffè
09:00 p.m. Departure of the Column heading to Cervia
09:30 p.m. Arrival at Cervia and accomodation in the Hotels and Campings in Milano Marittima.
Distance Km 119
Hotels and Parking Area (Deposito Comunale) Map
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Saturday, April the 28th 2012
CERVIA – Milano Marittima.
09:30 a.m. Departure of the Column heading to Pisignano/Cesena
10:30 a.m. Arrival at Cesena and stop
12:00 a.m. Return to Cervia and stop for the lunch
Menù
Penne pancetta, funghi, panna e pomodoro.
Scaloppine ai funghi - Patate al forno
Acqua/Vino
Caffè
02:00 p.m. Arrival at Cervia. Heavy vehicles and tanks join the Column.
03:00 p.m. Arrangement of the Axis and Ally columns which will approach to Cervia historical centre (Piazza Garibaldi) commemorating the passage of the front during WW2 with the narration of a speaker.
03:30 p.m. Meet with local Authorities, greeting of the Municipality to the participants and light refreshment offered to the participants by the citizenship.
07:00 p.m. Transfer of the Column in the park area
07:30 p.m. Departure of the Column heading to Savio
08:00 p.m. Arrival at the restaurant Cà delle Aie for the dinner
Menù
Strozzapreti pasticciati
Grigliata mista
Patate al forno
Piadina fatta in casa
Acqua/Vino
Caffè
09:30 p.m. Return to Cervia and accomodation in the Hotels and Campings in Milano Marittima.
Distance Km 55
Sunday, April the 29th 2012
CERVIA – San Lazzaro di Savena
09:00 a.m. Departure of the Column heading to Castiglione di Ravenna, Pievequinta.
10:00 a.m. Transit through Forlì
11:00 a.m. Transit through Faenza and brief stop
12:00 a.m. Departure of the Column heading to Imola and transit through Castel Bolognese
01:00 p.m. Arrival at Zello and stop for the lunch
Menù: - Tortellini Panna e Prosciutto
- Arrosto misto- Pomodori alla griglia- Acqua/Vino
- Caffè not included
15:00 p.m. Departure of the Column, transit through Imola, Toscanella, Osteria Grande, Ozzano dell’Emilia
16:30 p.m. Arrival at San Lazzaro di Savena by Liberation Memorial Museum
17:00 p.m. End of the event.
Distance Km 95
Men of the 27th Lancers, part of 'Porter Force', in Ravenna, 5th December 1944.
Imperial War Museum - IWM (NA 20459)
REGISTRATION, RULES AND BEHAVIOUR OF PARTICIPANTS
1) The participation to the “Column of Liberation 2012” is subject to a pre-registration that you can accomplish by:
A. fulfilling the online form;
B. downloading and fulfilling the pdf registration form and email it at info@goticatoscana.eu or mail it to “Gotica Toscana Onlus – Loc. Ponzalla 47 - 50038 Scarperia (FI) – Italy” or to the fax number +391782267395.
2) The pre-registration must be accompanied by the payment of the TOTAL FEE which may vary depending if you are going to stay for the whole event or not (see below). The payment of the full fee in advance is necessary in order to avoid unfortunate situations which have caused huge loss to the Organization during past editions. Money can be transferred with:
A. a Paypal payment to finance@goticatoscana.it;
a Bank Transfer to the following account: Account Holder: Gotica Toscana Onlus – Loc. Ponzalla 47, I-50038 Scarperia (FI), Italy IBAN code: IT60 N 07601 02800 000071628283 BIC/Swift Code: BPPIITRRXXX.
In any case, payment description must indicate “Column of Liberation 2012”. An envelope containing meal tickets, road book, useful telephone number etc., will be delivered to the participant at the moment of the arrival in order to avoid any other wait. The fee is not refundable except than in case of registration refusal by the Organization or cancellation of the event.
3)The deadline for registrations is April the 15th, 2012. Beyond that date, the Organization reserves the right to accept further registrations.
4)In any case, participation to the event is limited to the number of individuals /vehicles compatible with existing facilities. We strongly advise to register as soon as possible, particularly if hotel accommodations are needed..
5) The event is open to WW2 military vehicles up to 1945.
6) Vehicles owners dressing WW2 uniforms as well as reenactors are welcome and encouraged both in group or individually. The Organization will try to accommodate everybody on WW2 vehicles, in accordance with vehicles owners, to the extent room is available but declines responsability if there is not room enough. Anyway, nobody will be left behind.
7) Military uniforms must be consistent with WW2 era. Allies and Axis uniforms (like Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe or Kriegsmarine) are allowed, while wearing or displaying uniforms of any political formation/organization such as PNF (Fascists Party), MVSN, NSDAP (Nazi Party) or SS units and similar are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
8) All vehicles must conform to Italian existing Highway Code (Codice della Strada) Laws and Regulations. Vehicles owners and drivers will be responsible for any damages and consequences caused by their vehicles. The Organization will not be responsible for the damages caused to people or properties.
9) Deactivated weapons/ordnances and toy model guns/ordnances can be showed and exhibited by the participants without harming other participants, visitors and local populations. Deactivated weapons/ordnances must be accompanied by a deactivation certificate which MUST COMPLY with ITALIAN REGULATION which is VERY SEVERE. Anyway, every participant is responsible for possession/displaying/carrying of his own weapon/gun/ordnance and must conform to Italian existing Laws and Regulations and fulfill requests which may come from Law Enforcement officers. If necessary, the Organization can limit the display of weapons during particular phases of the event or if requested to do so by Municipalities or Public/Police Authorities.
10) It is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to use any kind guns or other firing devices including blanks, fireworks, signals, smoke, and whatever else may alarm Law Enforcement and Firefighting authorities. It is also forbidden to light open-flame fires.
11) The behavior of every participant must be appropriate to a commemorative event. It is strictly forbidden to engage in any form of violence, harassment or other disrespectful behaviors which can upset or compromise the good outcome of the event. It is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to aim any kind of weapon to anybody even if deactivated or toy model.
12) During the event it is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN to march, sing battle hymns or national anthems or swear at other participants, visitors or local populations.
13) Reenactors and other participants will avoid to engage in any kind political discussions or to express personal views on the local or general history of the places and period. Instead, military equipment can be displayed and pertinent explanations can be given to interested people.
14) The Organization reserves at any times the right to expel from the event the participant who will obey to the present rules, without previous warning and without refunding participation fees.
15) Each group/individual will be responsible for the preservation of and damages of all kinds to areas, sites, places, rooms, services, equipments, accessories made available for use to them/him. Particular attention must be paid in case of permanence/meal/accomodation within military structures.
16) Underages can join the event if accompanied/authorized (written) by their parents. In any case underages cannot man/handle weapons/guns/ordnances no matter if deactivated of toy models.
17) During the event it is forbidden to leave the column of vehicles or take your own initiative; during the stops every participant is due to respect timing which will be communicated properly.
18) No vehicle will be left behind even in case of malfunction; the Organization offers a recovery vehicle which can bear even three axles vehicles up to 14 tons.
19) The Organization informs that drivers of historical vehicles can be subject to Alcohol Test at will of Law Enforcement Authorities.
20)For issues not covered by the present rules/regulation, please contact the organization!
The Organization reserves the right to change the current program of the event without giving notice about that.
LOGISTIC AND TRASPORTATION
The Organization offers financial refunds to foreign participants in order to cover fuel and transportation costs for vehicles. Obviously, funds are limited and will be shared among foreign participants according to their number and the time of their registration. So, please if you wish to join the “Column of Liberation” contact the organization as soon as possible!!!
SHUTTLE BUSES
The Organization provides shuttle buses free of charge for the days of the event from the Hotels and the Parking Area and viceversa. See timetable:
Friday April 27th from 21:00 to 23:00
Satursday April 28th from 07:30 to 09:30 and from 21:30 to 23:30
Sunday April 29th from 07:30 to 09:30
Hotels and Parking Area (Deposito Comunale) Map
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ACCOMODATIONS
The Organization offers free of charge accommodations for the registered participants within military stations (if available) as well as public buildings like gym, but in this case every participant needs to bring is own sleeping-bag. As with every service offered by the Organization, free of charge accommodations are limited and so early – registration to the event is recommendable in order to make an early reservation for the available room you are interested in!
The Organization provides a free of charge service of reservation for those wishing an hotel accommodations giving information about room availability and rates. Simply, tell us your requirements!
However, if you wish to arrange reservations directly you may do so at your own discretion.
Milano Marittima - Hotels
Costs per nigth breakfast included
HOTEL EUROPA VIA IX TRAVERSA 12
Single €45,00
Double €70,00
Triple €90,00
Quadrupla €110,00
IBAN : IT 71 W 07073 23600 002 000120284 PRESSO BANCA ROMAGNA COOPERATIVA Agency of CERVIA to HOTEL EUROPA S.R.L.
HOTEL GOLF ALLA V TRAVERSA
Single €45,00
Double €70,00
Triple €90,00
Quadrupla €110,00
www.golfbeachhotel.it
IBAN : IT 35 H 06270 23654 CC 0540002868 CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI RAVENNA
Agency of MILANO MARITTIMA INTESTATARIO DEL CONTO SOLARIS SNC
Specificare nell'oggetto GOLF BEACH HOTEL
HOTEL AMIGOS
Singole €40,00
Matrimoniali/Doppie €60,00
Triple €80,00
Quadruple €100,00
Appartamentini ( 3 - 4 - 5 posti letto )
IBAN: IT 50 O 02008 23602 000100272867 UNICREDIT BANCA Agency of MILANO MARITTIMA CONTO to AMIGOS GOLF HOTEL
HOTEL DES BAINS
mail: info@hotel-desbains.it
Double €70,00
Triple €90,00
Quadrupla €110,00
IBAN IT 77 Q 05308 23600 0000000 10051 BANCA POPOLARE DI ANCONA Agency of CERVIA INTESTATO to Mr. GUARDIGNI GIUSEPPE
CAMPING ROMAGNA
Viale Matteotti 190 48016 Milano Marittima (RA)
Euro 7,00/person tent place and services included – Using your equipment
COSTS
Join the event for the whole program (3 days) includes 5 Italian typical full meals (appetizer + first course + second course + side dish) and eventual small refreshments along the way, has a cost of € 100 (€ 90 for Gotica Toscana members). The participation for the childrens till 6 years is free.
All participants will receive a gadget of “The Column of Liberation” for free;
If you intend to participate only to some days of the program, costs change according to the below table:
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Please note that eventual Hotel reservation and fees are not included !
Should you need further information do not hesitate to contact us via email or mobile phone:
Gotica Toscana Onlus info@goticatoscana.eu
Information en Francais: Guidorzi Simone 0039-348-3157390
Information in English: Bambagiotti Luca 0039-338-4576040
We thank in advance all those who will participate or contribute to the event in any way Keep in touch and see you soon !!!
THE ORGANIZATION