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WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: Maddog STS Date: August 5, 2016, 11:49 am
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Well, it doesn't appear as if there will be a WoT Cantigny event
this year, so I'm going to put this out there as an alternative:
Midway Village Museum
HTML http://www.midwayvillage.com/wordpress/
is again hosting the
largest WW II Re-enactment event in the Midwest in Rockford, IL.
Beginning September 22, and ending on the 25th, there are
dinners, dances, battles, encampments, historical displays, and
many, many re-enactors representing USA, UK, France, Germany,
Japan, Russia, Poland, and Australia. Running armored and light
vehicles, as well as towed guns and equipment, will be on
display. Seen in the past were a Russian T-34
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-34,
M-22 Locust
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M22_Locust,
M-5 Stuart
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_Stuart,
M-4 Sherman
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_Sherman,
M-3 GMC
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3_Gun_Motor_Carriage
(early TD),
M29 Weasel
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M29_Weasel,
M8 Greyhound
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M8_Greyhound,
and various other
pieces of equipment, including a Jagdpanzer 38
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hetzer
and a towed 7.5cm Pak 40
HTML https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7.5_cm_Pak_40
AT gun.
There will be mock battles and skirmishes throughout Saturday
and Sunday, with a big battle taking place in mid-afternoon of
each day.
There are plenty of nice hotels in the immediate area, but, if
you want to go, book now, as they will fill quickly.
Links for information:
HTML http://www.ww2rockfordevent.com/
HTML http://www.midwayvillage.com/wordpress/events/world-war-ii-days-5/
HTML http://www.midwayvillage.com/wordpress/expanded-your-world-war-ii-themed-experiences/
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: SgtEhrenfried Date: August 5, 2016, 4:22 pm
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Calendar's open at the moment. I'll have to see if I can clear
it with the Social Coordinator. :nerd:
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: Maddog STS Date: August 5, 2016, 7:16 pm
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Would be cool if we could get a bunch of us to meet up
there...thinking me, Sarge, Chilli, and a few others are close
enough to make the drive. We could pick a day, Saturday or
Sunday, and make it happen. I've cleared my calendar, so I'll be
there for at least one day.
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: Guderian 9139 Date: August 6, 2016, 9:24 am
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dang- that's Family Weekend @ Potsdam U.
:sad:
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: SgtEhrenfried Date: August 7, 2016, 9:19 am
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Looks like we're set here. Me, Logonator, and possibly my
father-in-law. I think Saturday would be best.
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: Maddog STS Date: August 7, 2016, 10:26 am
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking. That way, I can rest up on
Sunday and play some tanks :gunning:
We should see if we can get Ruggers out here...he keeps
threatening to come out for a WG event, this would be better
since it lasts all weekend. :beer:
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: FhYikGwAlOU Date: August 7, 2016, 1:09 pm
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Looking over flights and life schedule today and
tomorrow......looks like $800 to $1000 trip. Should be doable if
these #$@%#$%#@$% pricks pay on the outstanding receivables i
have. :snarl:
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: Maddog STS Date: August 7, 2016, 2:02 pm
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From what airport and dates? Guessing a rental car, too?
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: FhYikGwAlOU Date: August 8, 2016, 12:45 pm
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Dulles in Virginia from 9/23-25 or 26.....just asked our company
travel agent to hook me up with flight, car, room - she what she
develops.
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Re: WW II Re-enactment in Rockford, IL
By: Corbantis Date: August 8, 2016, 1:46 pm
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[quote author=OldRugger51 link=topic=3766.msg60572#msg60572
date=1470593380]
Looking over flights and life schedule today and
tomorrow......looks like $800 to $1000 trip. Should be doable if
these #$@%#$%#@$% pricks pay on the outstanding receivables i
have. :snarl:
[/quote]
You know. I know some people who know some people who could help
you with that collection issue. Just sayin'.
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