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World War II Reenactment July 8-9, 2023

July 8, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - July 9, 2023 @ 3:00 PM EDT

Participant setup on July 7th. July 8-9 for the reenactment: There will be a camp area, open to the public, and then stations where reenactors will discuss different aspects of being a soldier during different points of. the war. We are also looking at having a ‘recruiting area’ for kids, where they would learn some basic drill – standing at attention, marching, etc. We have invited some of the other side (Germans) to join us, so that some of their perspective can be shared too. There will be public “battles” on Saturday and Sunday to demonstrate some of the different skills and tactics used, and just how difficult combat could be for the soldiers.

All types of military equipment, supplies, vehicles to include tracked vehicles are welcome. AuGlaize Village is a wonderful area to hold an event like this reenactment.

Participants can contact the following for more information:

Bo Johnstone, Lt. Col. Cavalry CO, US Mech Forces HQ (reenactors) at email: [email protected]

or

Bob Mergel at email: [email protected]

Details

Start:
July 8, 2023 @ 10:00 AM EDT
End:
July 9, 2023 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Event Category:
Website:
auglaizevillage.com

Organizer

Defiance County Historical Society
Phone
4199900107
Email
villageauglaize@gmail.com
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Other

First Day Open/Close Times:
10:00 am/4:00 pm
Second Day Open/Close Times:
10 am - 3 pm
Event Genre
WWII
Available At The Event
Military, Food Vendors, Demos, Blanket Traders
Years Portrayed at Event
1941-1945
Next Year's Date
July 6-7, 2024

Venue

Auglaize Village and Farm Museum
12296 Krouse Rd.
Defiance, OH 43512 United States
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