Recommended reading for WWII reenactors

 
As all of us have new members coming into the world of World War II reenacting, there is always a lot of training to bring people up to speed. For the new reenactor, one volume that comes highly recommended is "Parachute Rifle Company" by Robert Todd Ross. This book is written as a reference manual for those coming into the hobby and even more specific, those portraying Airborne infantry.

The book features many color photographs of Airborne reenactors which serve as a great reference for how to look like a paratrooper. There are also many bits of detailed information on everything from uniforms, equipment, unit organization, rations, weapons, and so much more.

For those "newbies" looking to get ahead of the curve or those "vets" who want yet another source for reference and research, this is worth the price of purchase.

"Parachute Rifle Company: A Living Historian's Introduction to the Organization, Equipment, Tactics and Techniques of the U.S. Army's Elite Airborne Troops in Combat on the Western Front of World War II" (yes... that is the full title) is available on www.amazon.com.

Latest news on Camp Atterbury

E Company 505th PIR 82nd Airborne and HQ 3rd Army Staff want to invite you all to Camp Atterbury Indiana for our event.

April 12,13,14 2013 National Event at Camp Atterbury Indiana.

3rd U S Army moves east!

Scenario is Late War, the ETO in March / April 1945 with German forces being pushed back into Germany on all Fronts.

All Impressions, US, Brit, German, Russian, all invited.

All types of vehicles are permitted. Note, there will be no stipend paid for bringing them.

Scenario will include deployment on Friday evening and will continue through 1300(est) on Sunday.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4777901833

NEED FEEDBACK - 1940's life skills weekend

This message is aimed at the the ladies attached to our troopers but us guys are invited too!

Sarah Felmlee of W.O.W.S.E.R (Women of World War II Seriously and Educationally Recreated) is putting together a 1940's life skills weekend at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, OH. This will be a day full of lessons on culture, etiquette and other things to better your impression. It will culminate in a dinner and dance Saturday evening (yes, this is where they will need us guys). There were several conflicting activities in mid-February but Sarah has asked for some feedback on the dates February 8-10, 2013.

Guys, PLEASE have your better half contact Sarah ASAP so this can get pulled together. If anyone is interested in teaching a class, that is welcome too.

Email Sarah Felmlee at ww2civreporter@yahoo.com.