Column of Liberation 2015

Child's fee added - See Costs section
Information about the Park trailer in Fontanellato (PR)

Special Edition 70° Anniversary
with the collaboration of the associations

Tracce di Storia and Rover Joe

North Apennines Po Valley Park

organize

Seguici su Twitter: @GoticaToscana hashtag #goticatoscana #colonna2013

Club Historica, Gotica Romagna, Tracce di Storia, Rover Joe, Associazione 92^nd Buffalo, Linea Gotica Pistoiese, Highway Six,, Linea Gotica della Lucchesia,

Con il Patrocinio della Prefettura di Parma - Ufficio Territoriale del Governo

The Column Of Liberation: Some Information For Our Foreign Fellows

One year has gone by since Pope Francis, in recognition of the universal values the Convoy of Liberation stands for, gave his public greetings to our crews, in front of a huge throng of crowd. Values like peace, democracy, family, toil and labor. Values, often endangered in today's world, which go hand in hand, for us, with our common passion for historical vehicles, their preservation, restoration, and operation, and for that age in history which is getting farther and farther but still displays it long-lasting effects in our world.

We believe comprehending, beyond the all too common self-serving political distortions, the historical reality of the dark years of WWII, in all of their complexity, helps us to avoid repeating the mistakes which lead humanity to its most devastating conflict in history.

The Convoy of Liberation is an open-air museum traveling to its public, acting as a stimulus to study history, go to a museum, read a book, or - why not - search for "history" on the net. Mechanics, uniforms study, photography, research - all of these disciplines are the interests of the Convoy of Liberation participants.

This year we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of Northern Italy, and the end of the Italian campaign. As usual, the Convoy will visit new cities than in the past - places directly involved in those events of April, 1945. This is also going to be a special edition of the Convoy which will include a rendezvous with "The Convoy of Victory" made up of about 30 vehicles and 100 people coming directly from Brazil to honor the Brazilian Expeditionary Force which fought alongside the Allies in Italy during winter, 1944-45. Brazilian HMV collectors have a long and lasting friendship with us, and have supported and collaborated with past editions of the Convoy of Liberation.

We believe the Convoy of Liberation 2015 will be a new opportunity for taking part in an event rich in emotions, meetings with interesting people having similar passions, admiring rare and well restored HMV's, sharing expertise and learning new ways for bettering our vehicles.
Well, it's time to start the engines and move out.

The edition 2015 of the "Column of Liberation" realizes a dream.

The dream to share the magnificent adventure with someone who knows fully appreciate the value of the partnership, the love for the Olive Drab, the importance of networking to facilitate and improve the restoration of our vehicles, the pleasure of sharing experience, history and knowledge beyond the national borders!

Everything originates from the participation of a small but qualified representation HMV to the American Convention of MVPA, the worldwide club to which HMV itself is an affiliate member; downstream of this experience, in fact, it was decided to host two Directors MVPA to the next edition of the "Column".
And, behold, therefore, that Steve Preston (Convention Chairman) and Tom Wolboldt (Secretary) will be among us these days!

MVPA is an association founded in 1976 and is pursuing effectively, thanks to the active participation of its 8000 members and 100 affiliated clubs, the mission to devote itself to make available an international organization in favor of the historians and enthusiasts of vehicles military historians, collectors interested in the acquisition, restoration, preservation, safe to use and finally to the disclosure of military transport history. HMV strongly believes in the synergy between all the involved players, and recognizes the international commitment of MVPA.

The crews participating to the "Column 2015", MVPA will give a free copy of the magazine "Army Motors/Supply Line".

In the registration package, therefore, you will find a postcard which will give you the possibility to sign up to MVPA with one extraordinary discount of $5 (five dollars) on selected formula (discount "Column" ). In addition, the MVPA is pleased to propose for the 2015 - instead of the classic "overseas" charge of $70 - an exceptional "World " offer, that includes the online version of the printed magazine, of $ 35 only ! (That, with the discount "Column", are reduced to only $30, that is, about 27 euro only! ).

We are sure that the initiative of which HMV is proud, can meet your appreciation and brings to an increases in number of accessions to MVPA!

21 aprile 1945 - Le prime unità alleate ad entrare in Bologna nelle prime ore del mattino di sabato 21 aprile 1945 furono il 2° Corpo Polacco dell'8° Armata Britannica, i reparti avanzati delle divisioni USA 91° e 34°, avanguardie dei gruppi di combattimento Legnano, Friuli, Folgore e parte della brigata partigiana Maiella.

THE PROGRAM OF THE EVENT

Road books

"The Last Mile" - in the footsteps of the Allied troops liberating Casalecchio di Reno (in collaboration with the Gotica Romagna Association).

2:00 p.m. Reenacting the entry of the Allies in Casalecchio di Reno, with M4 tanks and Infantry troops covering the last mile of Highway 64

6.30 p.m. HMVs proceed back to the Museo Memoriale della Libertà in San Lazzaro di Savena

NOTE: participation to the 19^th April event is free, but preregistration is required.

10:00 a.m. Convoy departs to Iola di Montese - visit to the Museum "In the Footsteps of Our Fathers" with the Brazilian HMV's and local authorities.

12:00 p.m. Convoy travels back to Montese - static exhibitions of HMV's - meet with school students.

6:00 p.m. Convoy arrives in San Lazzaro di Savena - stops downtown at the Liberation festival

gnocchetti al pomodoro e basilico
Maccheroncino alle verdure
Arrosto di capocollo con patate al rosmarino
Panna cotta al caramello
Acqua, vino, caffè.

9:30 p.m. Convoy reaches the Museo Memoriale della Libertà for overnight parking

via Emilia Levante - Mazzini - at P.ta mazzini turn right in V.le Ercolani - at P.ta San Vitale turn left in via S. Vitale fino alle 2 torri then via Castiglione -via Farini - P.za Galvani - Archiginnasio

Antipasto misto con salumi e stuzzichini
Maccheroni alla boscaiola
Arrosto di maiale con patate fritte
Zuppa inglese
Acqua/Vino
Caffè non compreso

4:15 p.m. Convoy arrives in a Cavriago - stop and HMV static exhibition - meeting with the public.

Centrotavola di salumi locali con scaglie di parmigiano
Pennette ai carciofi e pomodorini
Reale di vitello al forno con fagiolini al vapore
Centrotavola di crostate
Acqua/vino
Caffè compreso

9:30 a.m. Convoy enters Parma - stop and HMV static exhibition - meeting with the public

11:45 a.m. Convoy arrives in Fontanellato - stop and HMV static exhibition - meeting with the public and local authorities.

Riso con culatello punte di asparagi e funghi porcini
Tortelli di ricotta al burro fuso
Prosciutto di Parma da noi stagionato, Coppa Piacentina e Salame di Felino
Acqua/Vini: Malvasia dei colli di Parma e Lambrusco dei colli di Parma
Caffè non compreso

5:00 p.m. vehicles travel back to the Museo Memoriale della Libertà (San Lazzaro di Savena BO).

D3a Hotel Parma - Madesano - Collecchio Parma - Total km 36

D3b Parma - Fontanellato - Total km 21 (D3a+D3b Total route covered km 57)

Maggio 1945 - Le brigate combattenti della Resistenza sfilarono per le strade di Parma e davanti al palco d'onore dei comandi partigiani e alleati. Al termine della manifestazione le armi furono riconsegnate e le brigate sciolte.

REGISTRATION, RULES AND BEHAVIOUR OF PARTICIPANTS

1) The participation to the "Column of Liberation 2015" is subject to a pre-registration that you can accomplish by:

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:
-Paypal payment to finance@goticatoscana.it;
- 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 2015". 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 12th, 2015. 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. It is good practice to share fuel expences with the owner of the vehicle. Anyway, nobody will be left behind.
7) Military uniforms must be consistent with WW2 era. Allies and Axis uniforms (like Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe or Kriegsmarine, Royal Italian Army etc.) 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!!!

You have the possibility:
a) to park your cars and trailers in the close parking lot at the Museo Memoriale della Libertà in Bologna the 24th April and move to Montese in the morning. At the end of the event we come back from Fontanellato to Bologna.

b) to park your cars and trailers in the parking lot in Fontanellato (see map) the the 24th April and move to Montese in the morning. At the end of the event you don't need to go back to Bologna.

Parcheggio - Trailer's Park Via Vezzoni Fontanellato (PR)
GPS: Nord 44°53'01.29" - Est 10°10'14.83"

Shuttle bus

ACCOMODATIONS

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.

Hotels

Living Place Hotel

VAT and breakfast included

Single € 52.00
Double € 60.00
Triple (double + additional bed) € 75.00

Bank account
CLAKI SRL
BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI DI SIENA
IBAN: IT 59 P 01030 24201 00000 1590445
SWIFT: PASCITM1730

Parma

Hotel Parma & Congressi
Hotel Parma & Congressi

VAT and breakfast included

Single EUR 55.00
Double EUR 70.00
Triple EUR 90.00

Hotel Parma & Congressi
Via Emilia Ovest, 281/A - 43126 Parma
info@hotelparmaecongressi.it
www.hotelparmaecongressi.com

Bank account
Banca Popolare Emilia Romagna - Filiale Piazza Garibaldi
IBAN IT97F 05387 65730 000001613430
SWIFT/BIC: BPMOIT22XXX

COSTS

Join the event for the whole program (3 days) includes 4 Italian typical full meals (first course + second course + side dish), eventual small refreshments along the way and the Sightseeing bus in Florence, has a cost of EURO 110 (EURO 100 for members of: Gotica Toscana, Museo di Felonica, Museo Memoriale della Libertà and HMV Italia).

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 table:below:

Participation fee for the Children:
0-4 years old: gratuitous
5-10 years old: 50% discount.

Should you need further information do not hesitate to contact us via email or mobile phone:

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 Column of Liberation 2015

April 24th to 26th 2015

Poster of the "Column 2015" - pdf

Program Rev. 08 April 23rd 2015
Anticipate depart from Museo Memoriale della Libertà

Program Rev.04 April 4th 2015

Special Edition 70° Anniversary
with the collaboration of the associations

Tracce di Storia and Rover Joe

North Apennines Po Valley Park

organize

Seguici su Twitter: @GoticaToscana hashtag #goticatoscana #colonna2013

The Column Of Liberation: Some Information For Our Foreign Fellows

The edition 2015 of the "Column of Liberation" realizes a dream.

THE PROGRAM OF THE EVENT

Road books

REGISTRATION, RULES AND BEHAVIOUR OF PARTICIPANTS

The Organization reserves the right to change the current program of the event without giving notice about that.

LOGISTIC AND TRASPORTATION

Shuttle bus

ACCOMODATIONS

Hotels

COSTS

THE ORGANIZATION


	Home EN Events Column 2014

The Column of Liberation 2015

April 24th to 26th 2015

Poster of the "Column 2015" - pdf

Program Rev. 08 April 23rd 2015 Anticipate depart from Museo Memoriale della Libertà

Program Rev.04 April 4th 2015

Special Edition 70° Anniversarywith the collaboration of the associations

Tracce di Storia and Rover Joe

North Apennines Po Valley Park

organize

Seguici su Twitter: @GoticaToscana hashtag #goticatoscana #colonna2013

The Column Of Liberation: Some Information For Our Foreign Fellows

The edition 2015 of the "Column of Liberation" realizes a dream.

THE PROGRAM OF THE EVENT

Road books

REGISTRATION, RULES AND BEHAVIOUR OF PARTICIPANTS

The Organization reserves the right to change the current program of the event without giving notice about that.

LOGISTIC AND TRASPORTATION

Shuttle bus

ACCOMODATIONS

Hotels

COSTS

THE ORGANIZATION

Program Rev. 08 April 23rd 2015
Anticipate depart from Museo Memoriale della Libertà

Special Edition 70° Anniversary
with the collaboration of the associations