About Battlefield Journey

Battlefield Journey are a small firm offering bespoke tours to the battlefields of Western Europe and beyond. Battlefield Journey Tours are led by either Andrew Date, Malcolm Donald or one of their team. Both Andrew and Malcolm have a wealth of experience, working with people of all ages and from all backgrounds. They both take great pride in working closely with you to provide just the sort of journey that meets your needs – whether you are traveling as an individual or as part of a group.

Andrew Date

Andrew has traveled extensively throughout Europe with a wide variety of groups and organizations and has a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the conflicts that shaped the 20th Century.

Andrew has taught history for many years in the secondary school sector and his passion for the subject is evident. He was 'drawn' to the Normandy Landing Beaches in the first instance through the experiences of his father. As an 18 year old signaller on a landing craft he had brought commandos ashore in the first wave of landings. Andrew explains; "My father was reluctant to speak of what he witnessed, but I knew from an early age that his experiences and those of thousands of others like him should never be forgotten."

 

Malcolm Donald

Malcolm Donald is a Chartered Land Surveyor who is also a trained teacher.

Malcolm's interest in WW1 was fired by his Grandfather's pay-book given to him at an early age. The pay-book lists campaigns and numerous misdemeanours and even an incorrect entry stating 'Died in Action'!

At an early age, Malcolm travelled to many parts of the world with his father who was a regular soldier who had seen active service at Dunkirk, in North Africa and Normandy and later in Korea.

He has a large collection of escape stories from both World Wars and is particularly interested in the human side of conflict.