The Reenactor's Corner

The German Stahlhelm is perhaps one of the most iconic totems of WW2 and a crucial part of any reenactors impression. In this episode Chris discusses the best ways to buy your helmet and how to restore originals or improve the appearance of a reproduction...

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In this episode Ludwig Topf is joined by Lasse and Rob to discuss their involvement in the recent Cobra to Lüttich event in Normandy which saw almost 100 WW2 German reenactors take part in recreating  the key events of the Avranches breakthrough and the German counter-attack at Mortain.

This year the annual D-Day event in Conneaut, Ohio marked the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings. In this episode podcast regular Rudi Lange talks to Chris about his experiences over the three day event, which draws huge numbers of reenactors and  spectators from the USA and beyond....

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In the first of a new series of occasional kit deep dives Chris focuses on  WW2 German Field Caps - which under went several changes following the issue of  the iconic M34 in the mid 1930s. 

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The internet, and social media in particular, have introduced a whole new dimension to reenacting - helping us connect, research and share our passion for living history. However it has also brought with it risks that need to be taken seriously. In this episode Chris is joined by podcast regulars Rudi and Ludwig to talk about how to manage our online profiles in connection with the hobby and raise awareness of how doxing can be an ever present threat that may have potentially harmful real-life implications....

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Back in 2004 Erich Wessel attended his first WW2 Living History event at Peak Rail in the UK . He was 11 years old at the time  - now, 20 years on, he has just returned from the same event. In this episode Erich joins Chris to share his reflections on how the hobby has changed and developed over the past two decades.

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Work or combat uniform ? Hot weather use only or all year round? No pockets, two pockets or four? After carrying out extensive research using original German wartime documentation Chris takes a deep dive into HBTs to challenge common misconceptions about Drillichanzug.

To read the article Chris refers to in this episode please follow the link below..

https://festung.net/reproduction-first-and-second-pattern-german-army-hbt-uniforms/

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In this episode Ludwig Topf talks to Chris and Rudi about attending events at historic sites following the recent Dover Castle reenactment in the UK. Plus there's a discussion on how German soldiers are portrayed by Hollywood and how movie plot lines are often far removed from the reality of World War Two.

UK based Epic Militaria has become one of the best know vendors within WW2 Reenacting . In this episode Chris talks to Adrian from Epic about how they design and source their reproductions, customised helmets and when those much anticipated M38 gasmasks might be available.

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Join us as Chris and Rudi celebrate our 5th birthday !! When the podcast first started we had no idea we would make it this far and grow such a loyal band of listeners - thank you. 

Here's to all of the fantastic guests who have appeared on the podcast since 2019 and to Lasse, Ben, Ludwig, Rudi and Mike who have all played a big part in our success. A huge thank you also goes to all of our supporters on Patreon - we literally could not have done this without you. Here's to the next 5 years .....Prost !!

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