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We are a non political Living History Society, we do not promote or support the Third Reich or Nazi ideology nor do we support revisionist, racist or extreme political views in any form.

W.A.R.S. Das Reich Re-enactment Society is formed by members who have a historical interest in the Axis Armed Forces of WWII and in particular the Waffen SS.

We will NOT tolerate any member who has extreme political views, nor do we wish to associate with any such persons or political groups.

W.A.R.S. Das Reich came into existence in the summer of 2002. Most of the core members of Das Reich are Re-enactment veterans with many years of experience and knowledge in the subject.

Das Reich, portray Grenadiers from the 2 Kompanie, Aufklärungabteilung (reconnaissance battalion) of the 2nd SS Panzergrenadier Division “Das Reich”.

Our impression has its historical time base in the Russian front campaigns and the Kursk offensive, operation "Citadel", during the summer of 1943

The W.A.R.S. Das Reich society has its membership capped to a maximum of 30 members.

We like and want to maintain a friendly atmosphere; it is a hobby after all and by keeping the membership at this level it gives everyone a “hands on” approach to the hobby.

Das Reich is the founding member group of W.A.R.S. WWII Axis Re-enactment Society, W.A.R.S. has grown and flourished in the past few years and now boasts eleven Axis, Historical groups in the family.
(See the W.A.R.S. topic for a complete list of member groups)

The society takes part in varied events throughout the year, usually one every 4-6 weeks. These take the form of private training sessions in the winter months. To public events such as 1940's weekends on preserved steam railway lines, major re enactment events such as War and Peace, Military Odyssey, Victory Show and many other fine re-enactment events in the summer months, throughout the United Kingdom.

We recruit nationwide and have members from overseas as well, our membership comes from a broad social background, but we have one thing in common our passion for military history.

If you feel you have the commitment to join Das Reich, take a look at our web site and do not be afraid to contact us.
(You must be at least 20 years old and physically fit, for a full view of our membership criteria see our web site)

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

Great bunch to work with - and even more fun to be with when the MOP's go home.

Also look good on photos (got any pics to show Steve?)

Neil.

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Großdeutschland Aufklärungs
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Dusty are our faces, but joyful are our minds, our tank roars forward with the storm wind.

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Thanks Neil, and that is a mutual feeling as well mate, gonna be good at RGM, all the groups together.

I been having a look through my albums and will post up some pics as soon as possible.

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

I second that - I'm just sorry that as fascists we have to smash you

Seriously, a good bunch with an excellent turn out - and a sense of humour that sometimes is oh so lacking in this game!

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"Your name is unknown, your deeds immortal." - Inscription on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Red Square, Moscow

Thanks for those comments Andy, much appreciated.

Our motto is work hard, play hard, it is supposed to be fun after all is it not ?

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

Worth mentioning is our next event:

Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey 5th - 7th May.
Come and meet us there!

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"My mother told me a long time ago that to get on in life you need to be very, very smart, or very, very pleasent. For years I was very smart.
I recomend pleasent"

You beat me to it Neil, Das Reich will be at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham abbey.

Most of the W.A.R.S. groups will also be there, come and say hello.

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

Here are a few photos of Das Reich members participating in an event held at St Petersburg, January 2007.







Real Ostfront, re enactment!

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

A couple of photos taken at the Royal Gunpowder Mills, another success from Les Hearn and all the re enactors present.



Das Reich and GD Recon moving along a lane



Leading the way



Checking the route



Visiting US and Canadian Veterans stop by and have a talk with us and a few photo, you can not beat hearing about their war, whatever the nationality!

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

Our next public event will be "Operation Musketeer"
Renishaw Hall, Derbyshire, on the 16/17th June.

Drop by our display and have a chat.

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

Great stuff lads, a great group, always a pleasure to see.

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Nationalism is the love which ties me to the blockheads of my country, to the insultors of my way of life, and to the desecrators of my language.
Karl Kraus

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Thank you for the complement Stefan, its always great to see you lads as well.

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

Remember to drop by and say hello if you are attending "Operation Musketeer" at Renishaw, we will be having our own alternate evening entertainment, with Das Disco.

In the interests of spreading goodwill and comradeship all re enactors are invited to attend and have some fun, get to know us, we don't bite!

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

I have just learnt that Das Disco will not be able to perform at Renishaw Hall.

But still feel free to come and meet us (it is only a uniform) and say hello.

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"

Bugger!!

All I will say is it is not down to us !

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"Meine Kameraden, wir stehen Keinem nach!"