Post by sam on Feb 9, 2011 14:25:09 GMT -5
For immediate release: Feb 09, 2011
Posted by: [DNR]
Contact: Jeff Cummings
Phone: 317-591-0122
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Eastern Front World War II Military Reenactment Coming to Fort Harrison State Park Saturday, March 5
The Museum of 20th Century Warfare and the staff at Fort Harrison State Park will host an Eastern Front Reenactment at 2 pm on Saturday, March 5 across from the Park Office. The Tactical will demonstrate military methods used by both German and Soviet forces that fought against each other during WWII from 1941-45.
The Battle of the Eastern Front, known as "Operation Barbarossa" started on June 22, 1941. The German army launched a massive offensive through the Soviet Union, sending almost 3 million men, tanks and warplanes across the Soviet border. The "Great Patriotic War" lasted until Germany's surrender to the Allies in May, 1945.
The reenactment will highlight vintage WWII German and Soviet weapons and uniforms. The reenactment is the last part of the Battle of the Bulge Exhibit was at Fort Harrison since mid-December 2010. The event will be held outside regardless of the weather, just as the real battles were fought 70 years ago.
The participants are unpaid hobbyists who have joined reenacting units to get first-hand knowledge of what our WWII veterans experienced in the field. The re-enactors dress in authentic and/or reproduction uniforms that they have researched and acquired. They use WWII era equipment and weapons to drill, exercise and simulate combat situations.
There is no cost to attend the program, but the normal $5/in-state or $7/out-of-state vehicle gate fee applies. Fort Harrison State Park is located at the corner of 59th and Post Road in greater Indianapolis. The Museum of 20th Century Warfare is located in Building 711 within Fort Harrison State Park and is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10a to 4pm during the winter months. There is no cost to visit the Museum. For more information, please contact the visitor's center at 317-591-0122.
Posted by: [DNR]
Contact: Jeff Cummings
Phone: 317-591-0122
Email: dnrnews@dnr.in.gov
Eastern Front World War II Military Reenactment Coming to Fort Harrison State Park Saturday, March 5
The Museum of 20th Century Warfare and the staff at Fort Harrison State Park will host an Eastern Front Reenactment at 2 pm on Saturday, March 5 across from the Park Office. The Tactical will demonstrate military methods used by both German and Soviet forces that fought against each other during WWII from 1941-45.
The Battle of the Eastern Front, known as "Operation Barbarossa" started on June 22, 1941. The German army launched a massive offensive through the Soviet Union, sending almost 3 million men, tanks and warplanes across the Soviet border. The "Great Patriotic War" lasted until Germany's surrender to the Allies in May, 1945.
The reenactment will highlight vintage WWII German and Soviet weapons and uniforms. The reenactment is the last part of the Battle of the Bulge Exhibit was at Fort Harrison since mid-December 2010. The event will be held outside regardless of the weather, just as the real battles were fought 70 years ago.
The participants are unpaid hobbyists who have joined reenacting units to get first-hand knowledge of what our WWII veterans experienced in the field. The re-enactors dress in authentic and/or reproduction uniforms that they have researched and acquired. They use WWII era equipment and weapons to drill, exercise and simulate combat situations.
There is no cost to attend the program, but the normal $5/in-state or $7/out-of-state vehicle gate fee applies. Fort Harrison State Park is located at the corner of 59th and Post Road in greater Indianapolis. The Museum of 20th Century Warfare is located in Building 711 within Fort Harrison State Park and is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10a to 4pm during the winter months. There is no cost to visit the Museum. For more information, please contact the visitor's center at 317-591-0122.