Operation Grenade - Allied assault over the Rhine

[Klaus Schüßler]

Our very own WWII tactical event!
February 6-7, 2009
Event Location: TBD (possibly same spot as last time and it will be an easy drive from Spokane)

Operation Grenade was the codename for the Allied plan to cross the River Rhine and enter Germany to Victory. This will be a late war early 1945 winter tactical event.



This event is intended as a fun introduction to WWII re-enacting and tactical battles for the new player. We will be conducting a series of small unit skirmishes themed around the Axis withdrawal from the Ardense forest after the failed Battle of the Bulge (Wacht am Rhein), winter on the Western Front, 1945.

Everyone should bring as much extra equipment and uniforms to help outfit people as best as is possible. If you don’t have any equipment, please let us know ahead of time so we can make arrangements to equip you out! A safety check will be conducted and everyone will be briefed on the rules and objectives of the event.

We will be camping on-site the Friday before so we can start right away on Saturday. If you can not arrive until Saturday morning please do so by 8:30 am or earlier. This is not a public event, so there will be no observers.

The weather is expected to be COLD. Bring plenty of warm clothes and extras for when they get wet and something warm to sleep in. We will have a large 1944 USMC Pyramid tent with a stove for us to enjoy and sleep in. There is plenty of room for everyone.

The war effort needs you! Learn about and experience that enormous event that shaped the world we live in today. Experience life as an American GI or a German Soldat for a weekend.

[norseman]

Iam still in the process of selling gear, but I would like to attend with the limited gear I do have? I think I'll go American this time.

[Klaus Schüßler]

Great! Be sure to talk with Doc Hopper (Nick) about getting the right gear for an American impression. Don't waste money on stuff you can't use!

Klaus

[norseman]

Dec 16, 2008 12:58:01 GMT -8 Klaus Schüßler said:

Great! Be sure to talk with Doc Hopper (Nick) about getting the right gear for an American impression. Don't waste money on stuff you can't use!

Klaus

Agreed.

[nolareenactor]

I should make it to this one and be able to use my new rifle! Is it just Friday night and all day Saturday?

[Klaus Schüßler]

YEP ... FRIDAY and SATURDAY

[AG1944]

Just an FYI, as of this time the tent is out of action until repairs can be made.

[nolareenactor]

Well i guess we'll just have to dig foxholes . Is there a river or anything on the property? I REALLY HOPE ITS AT THE SAME PLACE Is it all day Friday or is Friday like Saturday at the last one?

[congofal]

I will see if i can make this one , i have an Italian paracadutisti (paratrooper) tent , it's big enough for one man and all his gear , or 2 men and their gear really cramped for room. Also have a French Foreign Legion Bien Bien Phu 2 men tent , a WWII GI pup tent and an Austrian DOT camo Pyramid tent , if i can make it i will bring them all

This is the Italian tent


The L.E.F. tent

[norseman]

Although I didnt see a area large enough at the field. I have a GP medium tent you guys can use anytime. That should house EVERYONE easily. Unless our turnout this time is going to be alot higher.

[Klaus Schüßler]

WOW! Those are awesome tents! Please bring your tents if you can. And Norseman, a good sized cabin tent with a heat source is most welcome.

Klaus

[Klaus Schüßler]

Event Location.

I suggested to Doc that perhaps we can do the next event in the National Forest. This will give us a lot more space and a lot less neighbors. I know a potential spot that may work about 1 hour north of Spokane.

Does anyone else have any suggestions or ideas. If you would like to do the event at the same location please give us your two cents.

Klaus

[nolareenactor]

I am ok with the same area as last time since there is even more land that we didn't touch? I am ok with the Nat. Forest, but im not sure if i can make it. Are we inviting any other groups like the 1st ID or anything?

[Klaus Schüßler]

I will notify them again of our event, but we are a bit out of the way for them. On the positive side, one of the Germans in my unit said he might be able attend. He would prefer that we play in Idaho too, as he has some toys he would like to bring.

So were in Idaho can this be done?

Klaus

[nolareenactor]

He said there is some guys in Bozeman that come over for events so maybe he can talk to them. I have place in MT to battle. I will check into anything near Couer De laine(im not sure how to spell it). Can you or i can email Cyrus Lee and see if there is anything near Libby so we can mayb ehave a Kubelcar.

Ian