BATTLE OF THE BULGE
at FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PA
63d Commemoration is January 22d thru January 27th, 2008

" Have you HUGGED a WWII Veteran TODAY "
 

Axis Kampfgruppe 2008 Deutschen Wehrmacht Lebender Geschichte Truppen,   I am honored to serve again as your Commanding Officer.  Thanks to your commitment to excellence and dedication to living history, we have enjoyed success in resurrecting this event to the forefront of reenacting.   We continue in 2008 by employing new and innovative techniques to assure an exciting WWII experience unparalleled elsewhere.   Your living history environment should be better than ever.  I encourage every participant to live the part for as much of the event as possible.  It is you, individually and by unit, who create the famous "time bubble" we all strive for.  If an authentic WWII experience is not what you're committed to...stay home.  But, if you believe as I do, come and put forth the effort and live it while you're there.   Work on your impressions.  Your barracks impressions are as vital as your personal impressions.  Hide or eliminate as much 21st century paraphernalia as possible.  Carry your soldbuch...you might be asked to produce it.  Leave non-period eating and drinking apparel at home.  Find and use period style bed linen, food, reading material, music and any other enhancements.  Live and entertain yourselves as you would have 65 years ago.  Salute your superiors and stand when a lady enters the room.  Cherish the opportunity to exhibit honor and respect.  You will be proud of yourself and wonder why we still don't do such things today.   Make sure to visit and support our treasure, the Cafe Trois.  In case you don't already know, the Cafe is already rich in character, history and mystery.  Our proprietors work harder every year to give you yet another unique portal into the past.   Lastly, if you wear rank insignia, honor it and those who wore it for real by accepting the responsibilities of your positions.  Take ownership of your roles in both your units and the event as a whole.   I look forward to working with you all again in making 2008 the best yet!   Oberst Lothar Mihlon Wehrmacht Lebender Geschichte Truppen Kommandeur FIG 2008

The World War II Federation

This site is © 1997 - 2007 by 28-110-K
This website is created and maintained by 28-110-K

e-mail website problems to info@wwiifederation.org
World War II Federation