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 Post subject: WW2 Reenactment
PostPosted: Sun Dec 15, 2013 11:05 pm 
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I just got back from a WW2 reenactment at Camp Rilea Oregon. There were about 100 Germans and about 50 G.I.'s. They had 4 MG42's and a 222 armored vehicle. Our biggest gun was m1's and a 30 cal. mg that kept jamming. Why are more people interested in being German than U.S.? Man,. I couldnt even think about puttin one of those uniforms on, gross. We gave em hell though! I soldiered with Audie Murphy's nephew both days. It was awesome! Hearin those MG 42's sure is scary. Does anybody here do reenactments? There were a few Vietnam Vets there, it was awesome to hang out with them! Thanks Vets!!


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 Post subject: Re: WW2 Reenactment
PostPosted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:08 pm 
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i don't do the re-enacting , but i see your interest and i know some around here that do ,

i've had the same reaction to collecting and such of the nazi stuff , its good we don't all think alike , but nice to know you and i seem to agree , audie murphys nephew - that's pretty cool


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 Post subject: Re: WW2 Reenactment
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Yeah, guess those guys forgot what those Germans stood for. Convenient memory lapse.

I just shoot the rifles, don't dress up much. I do know a guy who does the Soviet thing. He's a good comrade to know.

Watched some Audie Murphy movies and kept thinking how he put his PTSD out of his mind during shooting. His record is amazing.

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 Post subject: Re: WW2 Reenactment
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ya but IIRC his PTSD left him destitute and misserable at end of life


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 Post subject: Re: WW2 Reenactment
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I heard he was somewhat of a gambler. I think he brought PTSD injuries to the forefront and he a VA hospital named after him that specializes in such wounds. I think that's what wikipedia says.

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 Post subject: Re: WW2 Reenactment
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i didnt know that , its good to hear , way too many great men of that time lost everything because of their service and did not get treatment ,

i love the audie murphy movies , he was a pretty good actor in my book ,


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 Post subject: Re: WW2 Reenactment
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Теперь предлагаем бесплатную ежедневную маммографию!
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I thought perpetual poster child for the PTSD Foundation was Ira Hayes. I can sort of relate to why he did what he did. SW

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 Post subject: Re: WW2 Reenactment
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yes , ira would be the first to my mind as well , i had not thought his story enough similar to mention it here in this thread , but you are definitely correct in that ,


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 Post subject: Re: WW2 Reenactment
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It's nice to see Ira and his buddies at the top of this page! I forgot to mention a pretty cool thing that happened this past weekend at the reenactment. Jim Murphy, ( Audie's nephew) attended some 506th PIR, WW2 reunions, and he and Don Malarky were kinda buds I guess. Don gave Jim his oversees cap from WW2, and Jim let a few of us try it on and check it out! KInda neat!


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