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Post by Redeye on Nov 22, 2008 15:44:17 GMT -8
Cool, things look like they are shaping up nicely!
Went to the army surplus and got some of the German issue green-gray wool pants for me and my son. We'll be going German but with American weapons for now. Two semi-autos will give the Wehrmarcht some added firepower...until we run out of ammo of course. I kick myself for not ordering blanks earlier! One can fit Garand C clips and Carbine 15rd mags in a Mauser ammo pouch, right?
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Post by Redeye on Nov 22, 2008 16:45:14 GMT -8
Does anyone have a German helmet strap I can borrow? Found one on eBay for $20 but I used the money on the trousers.
Alex and I got dressed up to check things out. We don't look too bad. Flecktarn is close to the M42/43 style camo, but not quite. Alex is also going to be using a modern German soft feild cap with mountian infantry insignia on it.
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 22, 2008 17:03:52 GMT -8
...One can fit Garand C clips and Carbine 15rd mags in a Mauser ammo pouch, right? I have no idea, but we are desperately short on those pouches anyways, because they are needed for Y-straps, so bring alternatives. |
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 22, 2008 17:05:16 GMT -8
Does anyone have a German helmet strap I can borrow? Found one on eBay for $20 but I used the money on the trousers. Sorry I do not, perhaps you can come up with an Ersatz strap? Unlike the Americans, Germans always had there helmets strapped under the chin. Klaus |
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 22, 2008 17:05:51 GMT -8
Alex and I got dressed up to check things out. We don't look too bad. Flecktarn is close to the M42/43 style camo, but not quite. Alex is also going to be using a modern German soft feild cap with mountian infantry insignia on it. GREAT! Got a picture? |
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Post by congofal on Nov 22, 2008 21:05:36 GMT -8
Cool, things look like they are shaping up nicely! Went to the army surplus and got some of the German issue green-gray wool pants for me and my son. We'll be going German but with American weapons for now. Two semi-autos will give the Wehrmarcht some added firepower...until we run out of ammo of course. I kick myself for not ordering blanks earlier! One can fit Garand C clips and Carbine 15rd mags in a Mauser ammo pouch, right? Garand En-Blocks do fit in K98k ammo pouches but M1 Carbine mags don't. German troops carrying captured weapons during the Battle of the Bulge was very common , i haven't seen pics of Garands in German hands , but there are quite a few pics of Germans with M1 Carbines SS trooper with M1 Carbine  Fallschirmjager with M1 Carbine  |
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 22, 2008 21:59:40 GMT -8
WOW, amazing pictures, thanks for sharing
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 23, 2008 20:43:36 GMT -8
Good news, one of the guys from Collville is planning on attending, although he has no equipment.
Klaus
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Post by AG1944 on Nov 28, 2008 9:56:28 GMT -8
Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving. ;D Looking forward to seeing you guys out there tomorrow afternoon.
We will need to make sure we have a good stash of firewood for the night and make sure you all have some warm clothes for the weekend. If there is anything you might still need, let Klaus or myself know and we will see what we can do.
See you guys soon!
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 28, 2008 10:24:41 GMT -8
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 28, 2008 16:57:15 GMT -8
Doc Hopper and I will be onsite about 2:30pm on Saturday and setup the tent. See you all tomorrow.
Klaus
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Post by Redeye on Nov 29, 2008 9:05:02 GMT -8
Chances are we'll be running late. Where can we rendezvous with you guys or should we just follow the battle noises?
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 29, 2008 9:24:55 GMT -8
If Saturday come as late as you need to. If Sunday come early as possible. If you show up after we have moved out then show up in the field dressed up in full gear, even if you don't have ammo. Chances are we'll be running late. Where can we rendezvous with you guys or should we just follow the battle noises? |
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Post by Klaus Schüßler on Nov 30, 2008 16:19:54 GMT -8
Everyone, thank you for coming out!
We had 5 Germans and 7 Americans and it worked out perfectly. Everyone had a lot of fun and vowed to return and play again soon. Please post any pictures you have, or get them to me somehow and I can do that. Oh, and the hat I lost was found, sitting on my workbench at home.
Special thanks to the coolest mom in the US, driving Private Ian over from Montana to play, thank you! Everyone really liked Ian and we all hope to see more of him again.
Pictures and more soon.
Grenadier Klaus
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Post by nolareenactor on Nov 30, 2008 20:21:23 GMT -8
Hey thanks you guys that was awesome i had lots of fun. I will try to get pics up tomorrow because they]re on my laptop.
Thanks guys
Ian
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