Thanks to everyone who turned out at this year's Ride Through History. Thanks also to Bill Krause for some graet pics. Enjoy.
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September 30, 2010
September 29, 2010
AAR: Rockford, IL
Packed in at 1330, 23 SEP.
1000 + reenactors participated this last weekend. Unit had a slight issue with registration however the host of the event (HRS) was very helpful.
The organizers put on one hell of a show. There were 4 Airborne Divisions represented on the Allied side and 1 Fallschrimjager group on the Axes side.
We as a reenactment organization lived true to 1944!
Packed out 1700, 26 SEP.
Capt. A. Christensen
Commanding
D-2/505thPIR, 82nd ABRN (Pathfinders)
1000 + reenactors participated this last weekend. Unit had a slight issue with registration however the host of the event (HRS) was very helpful.
The organizers put on one hell of a show. There were 4 Airborne Divisions represented on the Allied side and 1 Fallschrimjager group on the Axes side.
We as a reenactment organization lived true to 1944!
Packed out 1700, 26 SEP.
Capt. A. Christensen
Commanding
D-2/505thPIR, 82nd ABRN (Pathfinders)
September 21, 2010
Warning Order for Alliance - 24-26 SEP
ALL UNIT PERSONNEL:
This weekend will be our annual event at the old Taylorcraft Aircraft plant in Alliance, Ohio (better known as "Ride Through History"). On behalf of Sgt Eddy, please refer to the following details.
1. There are two phases of the event. The living history camp and the battle scenario (Saturday and Sunday). These are in two separate locations. Members of the organization will be portraying troops in Holland during Operation Market Garden. You will receive further orders for the scenario on site.
2. UOD will be M-43s with helmet nets (no scrim). Jump or two-buckle boots are both acceptable. Weapons will be our standard. The event supplies some blanks in .30-06.
3. The unit will be billeted in the M-34 squad tent. Please bring a cot and appropriate sleeping gear (it will be cold at night). We have space for 12. A couple of our pals from the 90th will be in with us as well.
4. Set up time will be between 1800 hrs this Friday. We will be in the WWII camp in the woods so ask for directions or look for signs.
5. Meals are provided on site. The meal pass for the entire weekend is less than $20 and the chow is great! There is also a vendor area with a variety of military goods.
6. The location address is 16123 Armour Street NE, Alliance, OH. The event is behind the factory on the old runways (now overgrown).
If you have any questions, please email me at chris@ddayquartermaster.com. Looking forward to a great weekend. See you there.
SUBMITTED:
Pvt. C.L. Smith
B/502
This weekend will be our annual event at the old Taylorcraft Aircraft plant in Alliance, Ohio (better known as "Ride Through History"). On behalf of Sgt Eddy, please refer to the following details.
1. There are two phases of the event. The living history camp and the battle scenario (Saturday and Sunday). These are in two separate locations. Members of the organization will be portraying troops in Holland during Operation Market Garden. You will receive further orders for the scenario on site.
2. UOD will be M-43s with helmet nets (no scrim). Jump or two-buckle boots are both acceptable. Weapons will be our standard. The event supplies some blanks in .30-06.
3. The unit will be billeted in the M-34 squad tent. Please bring a cot and appropriate sleeping gear (it will be cold at night). We have space for 12. A couple of our pals from the 90th will be in with us as well.
4. Set up time will be between 1800 hrs this Friday. We will be in the WWII camp in the woods so ask for directions or look for signs.
5. Meals are provided on site. The meal pass for the entire weekend is less than $20 and the chow is great! There is also a vendor area with a variety of military goods.
6. The location address is 16123 Armour Street NE, Alliance, OH. The event is behind the factory on the old runways (now overgrown).
If you have any questions, please email me at chris@ddayquartermaster.com. Looking forward to a great weekend. See you there.
SUBMITTED:
Pvt. C.L. Smith
B/502
September 13, 2010
2010 Ride Through History
Don't forget that the Marlboro Volunteers "Ride Through History" show is 25 & 26 SEP with setup Friday evening (pyramidal). At this time, I have received information that these personnel will be attending: Eddy, Gaynor, Krause, Oakley, Penix, Smith. If anyone else is attending and is not on the list, please let me know. We may have a couple members of the 90th billeting with us so I need to make sure I have a slot for everyone in the squad tent.Please remember the Marlboro Volunteers will have the mess trailers set up again this year. You get 2 meals on Friday, 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday for less than $20.00.
Show also features vendors and is open to the public.
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm
Adults - $6.50 Kids 12 & under - $3.50
16125 Armour St, Alliance, OH.
Turn on Armour St. just north of Alliance, off St Rt 225.
September 2, 2010
WWII train comes to Cuyahoga Valley
During World War II, the BIG train engines used to transport troops and war materials within the United States were the Berkshire models. These were manufactured by Lima Locomotive Works in Lima, Ohio, just a stones throw from the Lima tank plant where the M4 Shermans were being built.During the month of September, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad will be pulling a variety of routs with some special steam engines including a 1944 Berkshire. What a great opportunity to see a rare piece of equipment used during the War.
Information on rides can be found at www.cvsr.com/steam-in-the-valley.aspx and there are many good spots along the route to take photos and video as the train passes by.
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