wwii axis reenactment forum

And it is not just WW2 who use the term, we used it over 10 years ago in American Civil War re-enacting!! It goes back further than 10 years ago with ACW reenacting. I have been doing it 16 years and I knew guys doing it long before that and Farby was old even then. To my understanding it got start...

Now I have to buy a Finnish uniform. Too cool that some one is making repros. I always felt the other Axis Powers never got nearly enough attention, Italy, Finland, Bulgaria and Hungary in example. Still waiting for my new Suomi M31.

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I am selling a tunic and trousers both in the Dot44 camo. The tunic is an extra large and the Panzer trousers are 38 in the waist. Only worn once. Asking 45$ a piece. Reproduction Helmet size 61-61 dark field gray, I am asking 50$. Never used. Buy the whole lot for 130$ You pay shipping. Will consid...

My unit does the 17th SS. I have been unable to locate much in the way of records for the unit IE weapons used, uniforms issued and camo worn. Any one have any of that kind of documentation that I can devour?

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the Italian canteen is a good idea, after the Italian capitulation units in Italy had access to all kinds of captured (but mostly inferior) Italian military items and field gear. Life photography has a great spread of German units surrendering in the Anzio area, some of which show German soldiers w...

Two bottles is permissible and remember to soak the felt cover before you go out - it evaporates and keeps the contents of your flask cold (cooler at least) Also hide in your gasmask tin some rehydrating fluid or salts etc. Never get caught out where thirst and heatstroke are involved. Soaking the ...

My advice, 1. Get another German canteen and hang it on a y strap belt loop on your hip closer to the front of your belt. 2. Get used to reaching around and grabbing your canteen - you are a Deutsche Soldat... make do!. Plus whenever you are fighting, your battle buddy should be there. he can help ...

Do I idisregard a Luftwaffe Lt. who said he saw Fg heer camo in Hungary and Berlin? It's amazing how much info or mis info is available. Civil War impressions were never this confusing. Thats because 99.9% of American Silly War reenactors are doing it WRONG WRONG WRONG. I quit the hobby after 16 ye...

I have a reenactment coming up in Nevada USA coming August. Some of you may know that the Nevada desert can be a hot one. Very hot. Particularly in August. After my first event I have discovered that my lone original German canteen is simply not enough water, whats more is it is rather inaccessible ...

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Any help at all guys of even locating one?

It seems a lot of people are looking for some good German Womens clothing both military and Civilian and I havent seen this link pop up yet. www.soldatenwerk.com They look like they do nice work. I just received an order from them today for my wife so I will give it a review of what she thinks when ...