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Who are We?
'Fallschirmjäger
1939-45' is a living history group comprised of individuals with a
genuine interest in the German forces of WWII, especially the elements
of the paratroop forces. The members of the group come from many
different backgrounds and have come into the hobby by being war
gamers, military modellers and military collectors. Some members are
current or ex British forces. All that the group asks for is
commitment to the group and a genuine desire in accurately portraying
the troops of the German Fallschirmjäger of WWII.
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What do we do?
As a WWII military living
history group we aim to recreate elements of the life of the German
soldier of WWII. This may be the exhilaration of a mock combat situation,
it can also be learning foot drill, rifle drill, digging foxholes
and living in the field just as the German soldier did during WWII.
All of these activities are done with an eye on historical detail and
either original or accurate reproduction uniforms and equipment are
used at all times. This is done in order to allow us the chance of
experiencing in a very minor way some of the same experiences as the
German soldier during WWII.
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Where do we do it?
Members of the
group attend 8-10 events every year. These events either tend to be
public events where we are taking part in a themed event which is open
to the public to view, at these event the group usually creates a
'static display' based on a historical event which enables the public
to see a brief snapshot of history. The other type of event members
attend are 'tactical simulations' based on a WWII historical theme,
where members re-enact a more frontline combat situation living in the
field with period equipment and using legal blank firing weapons. |
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What does it Cost?
Every member of the group
must supply themselves with both a basic uniform and equipment at
their own cost. A list of what is required for basic uniform and
equipment requirements is supplied to every member along with a list
of preferred retailers. This can be an expensive hobby and their is an
exhaustive list of uniforms and equipment that could be bought, only
the basic list is compulsory. Annual membership is £20. Part of this
goes towards insurance the rest goes towards the unit funds. All new
members are placed on a 3 event trial.
If you are interested in
becoming a member of the group please contact us at
fjreenactment@hotmail.com |
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