Wittmann Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Hi guys, Just wondering if any members of VT either are or have ever been into the Living History/Reenactment hobby. I love miltary history from all ages (especially WW2) and I am part of a group that builds repro WW2 German Armoured Vehicles from FV432 armoured personnel carriers and of course we like to show them off at shows around the South and Midlands. I know some people may think this is a little sad; grown men dressing up and playing army etc. etc. but I very much enjoy playing my role and trying to experience (as best we can) what it would be like for soldiers of all nationalities at this time in the battle scenarios and of course helping to educate the public by bringing history back to life. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) You'd probably enjoy the Battle of Lexington reenactment in Massachusetts. I went there once as a little kid, and the town green was packed with spectators, as well as people up and down the street. The Minutemen militia were assembled and ready for the eventual British entry into the area. I remember hearing the distant rattle of battle drums from the approaching Redcoats. It was pretty scary, actually! Then they have a standoff on the green, and muskets and rifles begin to fire, and horses gallop around while smoke fills the air. Fun stuff. The thing goes on for about an hour, because they recreate skirmishes in the areas where they are believed to have happened, in and around the center of the town. Edited August 20, 2014 by maqroll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I think what you do is cool. I also have daily battles, around twice a day. Sometimes I feel as though I've an easy victory. Other times I'll win, but it will have been an incredibly hard fought battle. There has been the odd loss though. For example, I've been battling and realised there's no white towel or worse, the enemy has crept up on me completely unexpectedly.. They're the worst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I see nothing sad in this at all, larping, thats different stuff, this is re-enacting historical fact, giving history more colour and keeping memories alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittmann Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Maqroll that sounds great and I bet the tension/atmosphere built up with approaching British. Shows certainly seem to be getting bigger and more eventful. We got strafed by a mustang in one show a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 20, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 20, 2014 Going by your username you'd like to be commanding an SS Tiger I. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 You'd probably enjoy the Battle of Lexington reenactment in Massachusetts. I went there once as a little kid, and the town green was packed with spectators, as well as people up and down the street. The Minutemen militia were assembled and ready for the eventual British entry into the area. I remember hearing the distant rattle of battle drums from the approaching Redcoats. It was pretty scary, actually! Then they have a standoff on the green, and muskets and rifles begin to fire, and horses gallop around while smoke fills the air. Fun stuff. The thing goes on for about an hour, because they recreate skirmishes in the areas where they are believed to have happened, in and around the center of the town. Do the Americans arrive 3 years late and claim victory But seriously , that sounds pretty cool ..., I went to bunker hill and had to make do with model figures and my imagination , the reenactment with the nose and smell must have been really good to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It ain't "sad". If it's what you're into and you find it interest/enjoy it, then good for you. If anyone knocks it, says more about them than you mate. Not into it myself, but a lad I went to school with has taken part in quite a few of these, he absolutely loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittmann Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Going by your username you'd like to be commanding an SS Tiger I. My group has plans for a big cat that will start this Autumn but not a Tiger I. The Tiger was an awesome piece of engineering and in the hands of an experienced, talented commander was deadly. I respect Wittmann's skills and abilities not his political rhetoric . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I just thought you'd spelt Weimann wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted August 20, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 20, 2014 You'd probably enjoy the Battle of Lexington reenactment in Massachusetts. I went there once as a little kid, and the town green was packed with spectators, as well as people up and down the street. The Minutemen militia were assembled and ready for the eventual British entry into the area. I remember hearing the distant rattle of battle drums from the approaching Redcoats. It was pretty scary, actually! Then they have a standoff on the green, and muskets and rifles begin to fire, and horses gallop around while smoke fills the air. Fun stuff. The thing goes on for about an hour, because they recreate skirmishes in the areas where they are believed to have happened, in and around the center of the town. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wittmann Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Nice video! Bloody youtube clips make everything seem better than the real thing. Wonder which attacker we'll sign before the window shuts. Edited August 20, 2014 by Wittmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 "Do not fire unless fired upon. But if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." -Capt. John Parker Truly a monumental moment in the history of the modern(ish) world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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