FAQ
Q: What is Historical Reenacting?
A: Historical reenacting is the hobby in which the participants attempt to recreate a specific period in history as a method of developing a deeper understanding of the subject. Typically this is done by first researching things like the style of dress, manner of speech and mindset of the average person of the time and then actually attempting to physically put oneself in the shoes of these people by wearing those clothes, affecting those manners of speech and putting oneself in that mindset. In many ways historical reenacting is like playing a part in a play with a general goal of developing a deeper knowledge of the subject matter. More often than not a historical reenactment will center around a military conflict, be it the American Civil War, WWI or, in the case of the 4th AD, WWII.
A: Historical reenacting is the hobby in which the participants attempt to recreate a specific period in history as a method of developing a deeper understanding of the subject. Typically this is done by first researching things like the style of dress, manner of speech and mindset of the average person of the time and then actually attempting to physically put oneself in the shoes of these people by wearing those clothes, affecting those manners of speech and putting oneself in that mindset. In many ways historical reenacting is like playing a part in a play with a general goal of developing a deeper knowledge of the subject matter. More often than not a historical reenactment will center around a military conflict, be it the American Civil War, WWI or, in the case of the 4th AD, WWII.
Q: What sort of people participate in this hobby?
A: WWII reenacting is an extremely diverse hobby. People of all sorts and from all walks of life participate. It is the love of the history and the desire to understand that history in a manner that books simply cannot convey that brings them together.
A: WWII reenacting is an extremely diverse hobby. People of all sorts and from all walks of life participate. It is the love of the history and the desire to understand that history in a manner that books simply cannot convey that brings them together.
Q: What units do you portray?
A: Normally our members portray soldiers of the 4th Armored Division. Specifically this includes the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion, the 37th Tank Battalion, the 46th Armored Medical Battalion and the 14th Liaison Squadron. Additionally individual members have put together “secondary” impressions that are not related to the 4th AD ranging from U.S. Marine and Army Air Corp to the Royal Air Force and British Army!
A: Normally our members portray soldiers of the 4th Armored Division. Specifically this includes the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion, the 37th Tank Battalion, the 46th Armored Medical Battalion and the 14th Liaison Squadron. Additionally individual members have put together “secondary” impressions that are not related to the 4th AD ranging from U.S. Marine and Army Air Corp to the Royal Air Force and British Army!
Q: What is your group’s mission?
A: As a 501(c)(3) group we endeavor to educate the public not only about the history of the 4th Armored Division but also the history of the fighting GI in WWII in general.
Q: What vehicles does the unit field?
A: Quite a few from bicycles all the way up to a Sherman tank. Since we portray a unit in an armored division having the vehicles in which to ride into battle is part and parcel to the impression. An incomplete list of these vehicles includes:
A: Quite a few from bicycles all the way up to a Sherman tank. Since we portray a unit in an armored division having the vehicles in which to ride into battle is part and parcel to the impression. An incomplete list of these vehicles includes:
- M4A3E8 Sherman tank
- M3 half-tracks
- M29 Weasels
- M3 scout car
- WC51 weapons carrier
- CCKW 2-1/2 ton cargo trucks
- Indian 741 and 841 motorcycles
- Numerous jeeps
- L-5 Sentinel airplane
Q: I might be interested in participating, but I don’t have any equipment. Is there a way to try the hobby out before spending a lot of money on uniforms and gear?
A: Certainly. If you are interested in trying the hobby out before you invest in the required items the 4th can attempt to outfit you with the minimal uniform and equipment for an event. Just contact us and let us know you’re interested.
A: Certainly. If you are interested in trying the hobby out before you invest in the required items the 4th can attempt to outfit you with the minimal uniform and equipment for an event. Just contact us and let us know you’re interested.
Q: How do I contact the 4th Armored Division?
A: Click on over to here.
A: Click on over to here.