What's it like?

Sturmmann_Fritz · Post by **Sturmmann_Fritz** » 15 Dec 2003 02:44

I am interested in WWII reinacting. I used to do Civil War Reiniacting up until a few years ago. Please tell me about this fascinating hobby. I.E. >>What are Some awesome reinactments you guys have witnessed, or even better, participated in? I can't wait to see what you guys put down..Thanks a bunch.

Auf Wiedersehen,

Fritz

Leibstandarte_reenactor · Post by **Leibstandarte_reenactor** » 15 Dec 2003 05:31

its as real as it can get, weapons goign off, short rippign sound from a 42 in the distance, maybe a longer slower heavier thud thud thud from a .30 cal, then maybe a tank rolls down the dirt path from aound the corner. amazing.

Siegfried Wilhelm · Post by **Siegfried Wilhelm** » 15 Dec 2003 19:34

You know that 'excitment' feeling you get after watching a battle sequence in a good war movie? You come out of the theater all 'pumped up'? Well after a good battle sequence in a reenactment the feeling is ten times more intense--mainly because more of the senses are involved. It's much louder, you feel the ground and out of breath from running or whatever, you can smell the smoke, and you're actually hot or cold or thirsty or whatever. The sensations are much more.
But the best part is what I call the 'eye candy'. You get to see close up lots of the equipment and stuff in action.
They also tend to move a lot faster than the Civil War and other linear tactical reenactments do.
You'll like it.

SW~

Sturmmann_Fritz · Post by **Sturmmann_Fritz** » 16 Dec 2003 00:06

Yea this hobby sounds great...in civil war reinacting it is cool, but you don't have half-tracks and other sweet stuff wizzing by...thanks for the replies guys...If anyone wants to start posting some of their stories I am sure everyone would appreciate it... Thanks a bunch!

Auf Wiedersehen,

Fritz

Siegfried Wilhelm · Post by **Siegfried Wilhelm** » 18 Dec 2003 23:19

I don't know about half-tracks "wizzing" by, but I have seen plenty of them really tearing up the ground. There's something about being close to a big piece of armor (especailly German) while it's performing.
I think what I like best is the large convoys one sometimes sees (or is in). Going out to the field at the Gap can be pretty intense with the road through the dark snowburdened pine forest full of cool German vehicles and troops all decked out spoiling for a fight.
Quite an unforgettable sight even in a movie...but being right in their midst--wow.
Yup, gets ME going, I admit it.

SW~

Leibstandarte_reenactor · Post by **Leibstandarte_reenactor** » 19 Dec 2003 04:53

i amost got ran over by a sherman twice and a sturat once

**true story**

allies tanks 0

good ole Hans 3

Sturmmann_Fritz · Post by **Sturmmann_Fritz** » 20 Dec 2003 00:32

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Sturmmann_Fritz · Post by **Sturmmann_Fritz** » 20 Dec 2003 00:32

Yeah ok maybe "wizzing by" is a little korny, but believe me I am sure those vehicles go a lot quicker then horses pulling a piece of artillery. anyways I am glad to hear that you did not get run over by the Shermans and stuart. That might have hurt a bit. Well anyone else wana share a story? Happy Holidays!

Auf Wiedersehen,

Fritz