Reenactor groups by state listing presented by the. Heard from a reenactor about ptsd and wwii reenacting. Group chg is a southern california based organization that reenacts wwii. Ww2 reenactment banned by council because some of the participants would have been wearing nazi uniforms. Click on the magnifying glass in the above right corner to search for your desired product. Geographic conditions also made it possible to prepare troops for desert combat, mountain climbing, or test survival techniques in snow and cold. Wwii reenacting in the pnwhg is comprised of many individuals looking to study the role that the individual played during wwii. A group of maine men, who reenact the 15th alabama, have experienced this firsthand in the form of heckling during parades and fr.
This list identifies those men on active duty with the united states navy, marine corps and coast guard, whose deaths resulted directly from enemy action or from operational activities against the enemy in war zones from december 7, 1941, to the end of world war ii. World war two impressions, inc wwii impressions, inc. We were portraying british forces for in italy for this event. Southern californias world war ii aircraft history books. Wwii imperial japanese army reenactors home facebook. Dec 08, 2017 was talking to a reenactor about a wwii tactical they were having private event where reenactors act like its a real battle scenario. Not to mention it does require a lot of time, effort, and dedication to achieve a decent impression. World war ii had pivotal effect on california and vice versa.
If you fail to get either of these attributes at any time, please let me know immediately. These events are, quite simply, the largest and best civil war reenactments in the region. Its purpose is to teach reenactors basic tactics, mannerisms, and to keep the unit active in the time between major events. While the unit is known as the second cavalry, our legal corporate name is the frontier army of the west, reenactors, 18451898. We are enthusiasts, amateur historians, educators, and vehicle owners who enjoy wwii reenacting and living history. Civil war reenacting in california posted on december 7, 2008 by rickey pittman last spring, in one of my posts of catalina island, i made a post march 26 with some thoughts of how the c. It should come as no surprise that reenactors who don confederate gray and display the confederate battle flag are meeting more and more resistance from people who question their motivation. Onestop source for all your ww2 book and video needs. C was founded over 20 years ago and since that time the 69th has been a major influence in the development of civil war reenacting and living history events throughout southern california. Southern wing photos of some of the members of the southern wing of the airmens preservation society liri valley 2001 tactical in ocala florida, jan 2001 battle of the bulge 2001 fort indiantown gap, pennsylvania, jan 2001 battle of the bulge 2002 fort indiantown gap, pennsylvania, jan 2002 battle of the bulge 2004 fort indiantown gap, pennsylvania, jan 2004. This book takes the reader through a fullcolor look at reenactment of the german military of wwii. New members please read the forum rules and current news.
Mikes book dragon we sell dragon action figures and military books, specializing in. After a nazi victory in the second world war, aryan historical reenactors. Authenticity is of the utmost importance in portraying a soldier or civilian of the 1930s and 1940s. Dec 17, 2005 i am a wwii reenactor, and am interested in getting into something where i can do this edit videos and such in a career maybe. Click on the unit banners or names to go to their respective pages. A list of wwii german reenactment units in north america. Most of these airfields were under the command of fourth air force or the army air forces training command aaftc. Historical reenactment societies provide an incredible window into how men and women lived in historical times. A short, edited, video of myself and a friend at a ww2 reenactment in southern california. Consisting of several vehicles from the world war ii era, these vehicles are used in public events including parades and military reenactments. Civil war reenactment in vista the vista press the. Allied units, central powers units, events schedule, articles, photo gallery. Founded in 1979, this group has remained an active leader in west coast wwii reenacting and has participated in myriad events such as private tactical battles. The first page had so many spelling errors that it was difficult to read.
Civil war reenactors drum barracks civil war museum. Much of their activity consists of reenactments in the southern california area. On the southern end of broxton bridge plantation, there is an old battleground, complete with all the breastworks, left over from the souths defenses on february 1, 1865, which happened 153 years ago. You must be at least years old and registered to view, post, or reply to this board. Private training training is put on about once a month in the offseasons by the units of the wwii reenacting corps. Apparently some fake handtohand was going on between two people and one of them had a ptsd flashback and started attacking the other guy fullforce, nearly. Clothing worn while at wwii reenacting corps sponsored events must look like what would have been worn during the war. The midwest and california both have active reenacting communities with a. Our goal is to tell the entire story of the war and to honor all men and women who served. California had a very turbulent history as it became a state of the union.
Calico ghost town civil war reenactment february 1516, 2020, 9 a. The california historical group chg is a southern california based organization that reenacts wwii. Anyone have solid info or photos of the wwii mountain rucksack being used in vietnam. If you are interested in reenacting the japanese armys military. My adventures in the world of historical reenactment. Jay mechling, professor of american studies, university of california, davis, and.
Living history each month down at the old mormon fort state park. California s role in world war ii exhibit which ran may 23, 2015 april 29, 2016 at the california state capitol museum. Military reenactors, primarily from the union army of the west and the confederate army of the west, and associated civilian reenactors, join forces and participate in quality events throughout southern california. For those who are new to reenacting, it should not be taken lightly. Southern californias world war ii aircraft and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Wwii reenacting groups and organizations world war 2 reenacting. Wwii reenacting groups and organizations world war 2. So great was the need for housing that military barracks, quonset huts, trailers, and other quickbuilt facilities were used for housing.
In order for this to happen, chg membership includes a wide range of american, german, red army, japanese, italian, and commonwealth units. Southern california, ca an extremely active, familyoriented, civil war union army infantry reenacting and living history unit with members throughout southern california. A forgotten world war ii horror in the philippines is revealed in rampage children in manila in 1945 in the aftermath of a battle and war crimes. Harry norman turtledove born june 14, 1949 is an american novelist, best known for his. He published three books as dan chernenko the scepter of mercy series. The california historical group stages several battles through the year. California military history california and the second world war california was witness to some of the most traumatic events that happened during the war in the then 48 states.
Fall creek suttlery is proud to be one of the largest civil war reenacting suppliers in the country, heck the world. Committed to honoring those who served in world war one. A forgotten world war ii horror in the philippines is. This unit is most active in reenacting the war between the states. After the war california state capitol museum california. This website uses cookies to provide our visitors with a great user experience. While academic historians do an excellent job at capturing the totality of causes, triggers, and events. Be sure to check out the spectacular discounts on our closeouts page. We are a team of dedicated re enactors and history specialists who bring to light the pioneer history of california through firstperson presentations, exhibits, written materials, and events including handson pioneer activities and demonstrations. The world war ii research and preservation society wwii rps is a california nonprofit organization that has been active in historical research and living history reenacting for over a decade. Wac charlie company, a reenacting subunit of the 1st wac separate battalion under the historical unit of southern california. In addition to dday europe, we host several events set in the russian front, the pacific, north africa italy, and more.
Anyway, its a subculture hellbent on making a spectacle of itself, so theres plenty of surface. Inside the world of twentiethcentury war reenactors. Welcome to the homepage of the world war ii reenacting corps since your web browser does not support javascript, here is a nonjavascript version of the image slideshow. We strive to give high quality and top notch service. During world war ii, the united states army air forces usaaf established numerous airfields in california for training pilots and aircrews of usaaf fighters and bombers. Our unit is a member of the california historical group c. San francisco metropolitan area furing world war ii. Also, use the horizontal navigation bar underneath the slideshow to shop by service and product type.
We are a dedicated group of historical reenactors from texas who study and portray the imperial japanese forces of the 20th century. A members world war ii impression must be believable to the public and to other reenactors. What does california have to do with the nations civil war. Photo by bob d300shooter1 wwii hrs flickr photo group as the veterans and monuments of world war two grow old and the nation rediscovers its heritage of that era, the world war two historical reenactment society continues to move forward. You can also enjoy lectures, selfguided tours of the museum, and a gigantic book sale. Southern california based unit, and a good website on the field police in general. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. For museumrelated information such as contacts, hours and location.
Theres nothing civil about war, but when you watch a civil war tribute event, civility shines through as you meet the participants and learn about their passions for honoring those who died in one americas most famous battles. World war ii reenacting and living history can be a valuable educational tool for both. The miss vietnam of southern california mvsc or hoa khoi lien tru. The book focuses exclusively on american and german impressions. After touring a living history program in southern california, he had an. On the eve of the war, california s population had already doubled since the 1920s, to 3. These societies often focus on war reenactment, providing members and sometimes the public a glimpse into what life was like during the conflicts that shaped history. These are some links to civil war reenactment groups and organizations. Now in its 17th year, the event will take place at hitch.
But he wanted to learn, so the actorbest known for his role as mr. This could only be the curious world of 20thcentury war reenactors. Reenacting across the southwest us and in southern california with the acws. Civil war reenacting in california bard of the south. Fall creek suttlery, sutler of civil war reenacting. Eastcoast unit portraying the average landser of wwii. There was never actually a battle on our grounds so what gives.
The wwii store has been in business since 1999 and define our success by achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. Civil war reenactments in california annual events long beach civil war reenactment, 10 a. While jobs were plentiful in california cities during and after the war, housing was not. For all of you who like the eye candy posts jps has been showing off lately on the forum and have always thought to themselves, well i like to wear those uniforms, equipment and use those weapons well you are in luck, there is a way to do this. Home research our records military records world war ii records wwii army and army air force casualties wwii army casualties. Members come from all walks of life, including current and retired military members, police officers, students, doctors, lawyers and business executives. We are a family oriented, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public through both military and civilian impressions. We are enthusiasts, amateur historians, educators, and vehicle owners who enjoy wwii re enacting and living history. Civil war events and reenactments in california seecalifornia. An astounding 41 percent of all us warplanes came from california drawing boards during the war. Changes will be made within two working days of receipt of the email, excluding weekends and holidays. And, please like and follow our facebook page for announcements, sales and promotions. An introduction for those who want to try it out watson, william j, scanlanteller, audrey, anders, chris on.
California aviation companies designed many of the greatest combat aircraft of the era, and bustling armies of women and men helped quickly churn them out by the thousands. Horwitzs 1999 book about civil war reenactments, confederates in. California during world war ii was a major contributor to the world war ii effort. I love wwii reenacting and anything to do with the subject of wwii. That being said, this hobby is extremely rewarding and fun. California research at the national archives main page. California civil war events and festival list includes cities where men, women and. First, choose the nationality of the combatant or noncombatant you would like to portray.
Replica weapons for sale photos of replica weapons. Aircraft production in southern california 19381945. Wwii reenacting groups, units, and organizations if you have any additions or changes please email them to wwii dog tags. A basic reason why california had such a large concentration of army installations during world war ii was the large amount of sparsely occupied land which could be purchased or leased for minimum fees. Welcome to the website of the second united states cavalry regiment reenactors located in southern california. How to join a wwii reenactment group if you find the activities portrayed in this website of interest and you want to participate in wwii reenacting, you can join a reenactment society and enjoy reliving wwii history.
List of world war ii reenacting groups, units and organizations. Basic guide for world war ii reenacting 9781434912428. Feb 08, 2014 in an effort to maintain a list of florida ww2 reenacting units i woul like to ask anyone in florida to visit my web site and let me know if i need to add or delete any units i have listed. Federal aid highway acts built the interstate highway system so motorists were able to. The war front military antiques online sales kirkland. California transformed california state capitol museum.
Still, for all this interest, many americans still possess little understanding of the civil war and its. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. Sspanzerdivision hitlerjugend california historical group. There were quite a few other countries involved in wwii, and a basic guide for world war ii reenacting should provide some guidance for people who are looking at other major contributors britain and russia, in particular.
The pacific northest historical group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving wwii history through reenacting and living history pacific northwest historical group. They are a group of re enactors who portray the cavalry of the united states between the years of 1845 and 1890. I am a wwii reenactor, and am interested in getting into something where i can do this edit videos and such in a career maybe. This is a website specifically for the called to action. Southern californias world war ii aircraft images of. The california historical group is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of and educating the public on the influential period of time during world war ii.
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