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BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:21 pm
by jlmod
I've come across an event while searching the internet called 'The 2nd Armored in Europe' it sounds like a very big event was in the planning back in 2012. Does anybody on here know if such an event is planned or going ahead?
I would assume that if it was then with it being just 12 months away names details etc etc would stat to be gathered.
does anyone know anything about it?
thanks
John

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 6:30 pm
by jlmod
Looking at the amount of views but no comments I assume that no-one know diddly squat about this or any other event planned for the 70th anniversary next year?
:o

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 2:16 am
by nelz
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PM me to lodge your interest and to enable me to enlighten you to certain information and details.

regards,

nelz.

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:05 am
by GraemeMac
I was under the impression it was to be somewhat invite only, and knobbers need not apply? Not that im suggesting the OP is a knob, just saying.

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 9:15 am
by Walther
Yep, invite only via 2nd Armoured as far I'm aware as well.

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 1:05 pm
by jlmod
GraemeMac wrote:I was under the impression it was to be somewhat invite only, and knobbers need not apply? Not that im suggesting the OP is a knob, just saying.
No offence taken!! :D

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:20 pm
by nelz
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Strictly invite only.

Axis groups or individuals wishing to show an interest ,

please PM me.

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 8:06 pm
by jlmod
PM'd you Nelz.
Thanks
John

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:56 pm
by Pete Skillman
Hi.
I have to post this info to stop anyone getting excited over something that is still NOT set in stone and are not invited on.

This 2nd Armored 10 day trip is invite only...thats Yanks/French/Belgie/Cloggies/Czechs/Poles etc... and Brits..those who get invited are either long term members ('95) that have been on events in the past or those who get nominated be same...IE .. are not wankers.
We have learned not to take people without some back ground knowledge...this trip especially
has to be done correctly without any political fallout...if we pull this off other oppotunities in Europpe will follow...Mayors of other Departments will be looking at what we do and the French publics interest (which is great!)

We are looking for German axis forces...the permissions to do this in France and Belgium is still being sort..

The Allied side of it is OK we have 55 Americans alone coming shipping two Stuarts over......however having Axis troops moving through the French countryside with weaps is still a very hot topic and could fail at any moment...
Press + worried mayor = no way.

We have approached Nelz /FJR 2 and 6 the Gross Duetchland Arf-a-lung..thats it..
Paul you should disist in recruiting ...please.
There are European Axis forces that are also being recruited ...
The reason for this ....we want guys that we know..Pip Pk tacticals have given me good intel of the guys invited...and know that they can do public shows in a realistic manor

Regards Pete

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:28 pm
by jlmod
All understood Pete. :wink:

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 10:04 pm
by Pete Skillman
The Battle Plan as of today stands as :

START Montdidier Overnight operations, airfield close by then
cross country to Bray via
LIHONS overnight operations, Axis forces needed..
CAPPY overnight operations,Axis forces needed...
BRAY SUR SOMME memorial ceremony, US and German
positions open to public and 2nd Armored
vets, battle to take bridge and town,Axis forces needed...
Peronne battle to take bridge or town,Axis forces needed...
Flers cross country action and fight through town..Axis forces...
Flesquieres Memorial ceremony to 82nd recon Harley rider
KIA
Cambrai Liberation of town, stop in town square, liberation
celebrations and bars
Belgian border
Mons -TANKS IN TOWN... in discussion
Footage of what we got up to in Czech republic and the Axis forces that shadowed our coloumn over the 16 days ...
[img][IMG]http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss188/Heraldmessenger/Czech%20Trip%204%20Armored/th_ArmoredInfantryAttack.jpg[/img][/img]

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:00 am
by Pete Skillman
31st JANUARY 2014 is the deadline to book any weapon Axis/Allied for the BREAKOUT tour over 100 have been booked s far...if your going and have a K98/Springer you will need an European FAC to get into EU and Back to UK..The licenses are free!...which is amazing in this day and age!..Anyone interested in becoming Amored Infantry or going as Axis troops as we have two Public shows on the Sat/Sun at Bray Sur Somme then on to Peronne Mon/Tues then contacts throughout the week... contac...2ndarmoredineurope2014@gmail.com,

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2014 5:56 pm
by Pete Skillman
So we accomplished the tour with no mishaps.
141 participants from all over the world came together for 10 days living the dream.
I&R platoon with recon element and 8 Half tracks of the 41st Armored infantry.
even had the ARC Clubmobile show up after 3 days.
Ambush's
Pyro
Town battles
Night patrols
Out post duties
STUK and 222 armored car..

2nd AiE, FRANCE Remembrance Tour 1944 - 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQb0884 ... e=youtu.be

Re: BIG EVENT IN FRANCE 2014?

Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:14 pm
by Pete Skillman
Pics of the 10 day tactical column event


http://www.2ndarmoredineurope.co.uk/the ... 4586492626

Just starting to wind up the machine for a mid to late July 2016 tour of similar kind probably of a 10 day length..armored cars/M8s.. STUGs etc.. and to be about and below the St Lo region..involving Axis troops...still very much ideas/pipe line etc...keep you posted.