KETC | Living St. Louis | WWII Re-enactors

From KETC, LIVING ST. LOUIS Producer Anne-Marie Berger joins in with some of the country's most dedicated re-enactors when they gathered at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis in spring 2007 to relive World War II history. Children often play army games, but for some grown men and women, reenacting World War II requires the utmost sincerity. Berger spoke with these World War II historians about the significance of their accurate portrayals. Berger says historical authenticity is of the utmost importance; participants in the annual event come bearing restored American, British, Russian and even German uniforms, tanks, artillery and supplies—all of which is privately owned and operated. "World War II re-enactors play a different role than those portraying Civil War and Revolutionary War soldiers," Berger says. "Not only are they trying to educate younger generations, but they also serve as a kind of nostalgia for World War II veterans who are still alive."

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[legodude124]

I am a fan and an actor in these so is my dad but he never goes anymore because it always rains when they reenact

[usafisasome]

@singing4him92508  with gun powder

[singing4him92508]

cool,but do those dummy grenades blow up?

[myYTwashackedbyanoob]

@singing4him92508 Yes. they throw dummy grenades sometimes

[singing4him92508]

are there grenades in reenactments

[ZACKBAGNALLVIDEO]

I would just like to day sthat people should also recognize the millions of German soldiers that died in both worl wars. and not to think that all germans are nazis because they arent. my great grandfather fought for the germans in wwii, and his dad fought in wwi, and let me tell you that despite losing, the German military has always had the best soldiers and equipment.

[bonde92]

@edttex nah dont think so. besides, my grandparents would kill me if i got a german uniform i think ;D

[edttex]

@bonde92 German SS got cooler!! haha :)

[RunningBlue22]

close combat clasp in silver iron cross first class and second class ribbon panzer assualt badge blood badge and possbily a russian front ribbon under the other ribbon and he still holds the rank of oberschutze. . .. christ thats bad and to top it off

this guy is in his 50s

[legodude124]

they are right WWII 1 page zip .  p.s.sometimes go on that very field