Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82 is a nationally based living history group who seek to recreate a German army military police unit of 1944.
We were formed back in 1987 and since then we have gone from strength to strength. We take a large amount of pride in the quality of our overall display, the detail and accuracy and the amount of equipment we have at our disposal.
The aim of the group is to give a snapshot representation of the ordinary German soldier during the Second World War.
The group is unique in that we are the only dedicated military police unit concentrating on the later war period - typically we base our scenario around the Caen area of France, in the spring or summer of 1944.
The unit represents the men and equipment from the 82nd military police troop of the 2nd Armoured Division. This unit was formed in Vienna on the 16th of August, 1939 and was comprised mainly of former Austrian police officers. It saw active service in the Polish and French invasion campaigns, then extensively on the Eastern Front. It was then involved directly in the D-Day landings, before retreating back towards German and finally surrendering on the Rhine defensive line at Plauen, Germany.
The choice of unit was important as we needed a unit which was active in the Normandy area during June of 1944. As we work very closely with the 916 Grenadier Regiment, it was found that the 2nd Panzer Division best fitted the criteria as it temporarily absorbed the 352 Division (of which 916GR was a unit). Some further basic research revealed the allocated police unit was Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82.
We are very fortunate to have available a large amount of equipment including an original 2 tonne Citroen truck, probably the only one in the world configured as a wireless vehicle, original tents, a 3 tonne Mercedes lorry, an Enigma machine as well as a plethora of communication equipment, paperwork and pioneer items which were used for basic demolitions operations. 2008 is already taking shape - our events calendar is starting to fill up and we have 2 large major projects on the go, which will be unique! We will also be expanding our unit to encompass a medium radio unit (type b). We are also looking forwards to working alongside some highly respected and reputable units at a few events next year.
We always welcome enquiries from people interested in getting involved with us, either as a member or just on a show by show basis. If you like the sound of us, PM or email me at enquiries@feldgendarmerie.com or visit our website at http://www.feldgendarmerie.com.
Below are a few pictures from our 2007 events.
Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82
Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82
Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82 - http://www.feldgendarmerie.co.uk
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
LHA members
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
LHA members
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Morning all.
Website will be updated later today with over 140 new original Feldgendarmerie pictures.
Dave
Website will be updated later today with over 140 new original Feldgendarmerie pictures.
Dave
Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82 - http://www.feldgendarmerie.co.uk
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
LHA members
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
LHA members
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1 st class My dear Feldjager
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Thanking you, kind Sir.
Here's a short film we made back in 2004 - it's edited footage of the truck which was taken for something else.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5vVTn-gNpE
Dave
Here's a short film we made back in 2004 - it's edited footage of the truck which was taken for something else.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5vVTn-gNpE
Dave
Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82 - http://www.feldgendarmerie.co.uk
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
LHA members
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
LHA members
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Re: Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82
Nice one Dave love the kit mate, looking forward to the new season if the plans work. (wind up time is here).
May the fleas of a thousand camels infest the crotch of the person who screws up your day and may their arms be too short to scratch.
GeFoPo
GeFoPo
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Brilliant stuff. Saw these on AHF and loved them and still do!
Bravo.
Bravo.
"He was a fighter in every way, he lived and breathed action"
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We're back...!
Next outing for us will be Bovington in June, along with Panzernachrichten Abteilung 38 (http://www.funker.co.uk) and Sanitätsabteilung 82 (http://www.hvp82.co.uk). If you're there, come and say hello.
Dave
Next outing for us will be Bovington in June, along with Panzernachrichten Abteilung 38 (http://www.funker.co.uk) and Sanitätsabteilung 82 (http://www.hvp82.co.uk). If you're there, come and say hello.
Dave
Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82 - http://www.feldgendarmerie.co.uk
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
LHA members
Panzer Nachrichten Abt. 38 - http://www.funker.co.uk
Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
LHA members
- Crazy Feldgendarme
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Re: Feldgendarmerie Trupp 82
Looking good Dave shame the uniforms we looked at didnt work but i reckon i can make one good one out of the two tunics. Would love to go to Bovy but got other things on that weekend and any way the petrol situation is making me look criticaly at the events i do later this year.
Good luck mate.
Dave
Good luck mate.
Dave
May the fleas of a thousand camels infest the crotch of the person who screws up your day and may their arms be too short to scratch.
GeFoPo
GeFoPo