Using Original Photos as a Resource - Ep.151
The Reenactor's Corner
Ever since the American Civil War photography has played an important role in recording the realities of war. Whether posed propaganda photographs, combat reportage or candid shots of life behind the lines this kind of material can be a priceless resource when building your reenacting impression. In this episode Chris gives his hints and tips on how to use original photogtraphs to their best advantage and highlights some of the pitfalls when searching for the most useful images..... As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the Podcast via Patreon - we really couldn't do...
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Keeping Costs Down - Ep.150
The Reenactor's Corner
Current events in the Middle East are already having a knock on effect for many at home as fuel costs rise - potentially impacting members of the hobby who are already operating on a tight budget. In this episode Chris discusses ways to help reduce the costs associated with World War Two reenacting..... As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the Podcast via Patreon - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become one of our growing band of supporters with access to all of our Patreon exclusive content and more for as little as $5 a month. ...
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Feldpost Feedback on the Last Episode - Ep.150
The Reenactor's Corner
Our last episode, which focused on the topic of finding an appropriate role within the hobby as we grow older, certainly generated alot of feedback from our listeners. In this episode guest host Rudi Lange shares his thoughts on what some of our listeners had to say.......
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Acting Your Age ? - Ep.149
The Reenactor's Corner
During World War Two the average age of soldiers serving in the German Army was around 25 years old. Reenactors, however, come in all ages from those who are still in their teens to some who are still actively involved in living history well into their 60s and 70s.... In this episode our guest host Rudi Lange talks with Josef Brandt, a fellow member of 7kp GD, who has been reenacting since 1983. He shares his memories of the early days of German Reenacting and explains why he thinks that advancing years should not be a reason to give up the hobby...... As ever, a very big thank you to everyone...
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Hurray for Hollywood - Ep.148
The Reenactor's Corner
World War Two has long been the backdrop for many Hollywood films - meaning that reenactors can sometimes offer their servives to film makers and be employed as extras. In this episode Chris recounts his experiences portraying a German soldier in the 2010 movie Shutter Island - alongside several other members of his reenactment group and Leonardo DiCaprio.................
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Fort Indiantown Gap - Ep.147
The Reenactor's Corner
This January marks eight years since the last Fort Indiantown Gap.... For many reenactors who attended over the years it's been hard to find another event that compares - whilst for some of those who didn't attend, the annual reenactment in Pennsylvania has achieved almost mythical status. By the time the event closed in 2018 Chris had been taking part for almost 20 years and in this episode he shares his memories of what made Gap so special - and how it changed over the years....... As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the Podcast via Patreon - we really couldn't do...
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2025 Review - Ep.146
The Reenactor's Corner
Join Chris and podcast regulars Rudi Lange and Ludwig Topf as they look back at WW2 German reenacting in 2025 and share their predictions for what the New Year has in store for the world of living history... As ever, a very big thank you to everyone that supports the Podcast via Patreon - we really couldn't do this without you ! Why not sign up and become one of our growing band of supporters with access to all of our Patreon exclusive content for as little as $5 a month.
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WW2 German Identity Disc Deep Dive - Ep.145
The Reenactor's Corner
It is estimated that over 18 milion identity discs (Erkennungsmarken) were stamped and issued by the German Armed Forces in World War Two. It's unique design, with a perforated centre and identitical details on each half, carried no name but instead a unit designation and numbers that would identity the soldier when cross-referenced with official records. In this epsiode Chris goes on a deep dive into the world of Erkennungsmarken from both a reenacting and collecting perspective and explains why he doesn't deal in battlefield relic identity discs...... As ever, a very big thank you to...
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Higher Import Costs for US Reenactors - Ep.144
The Reenactor's Corner
The ability to source both original and reproduction items from overseas is an important part of the hobby for many reenactors - however recent changes in the United States mean that buying from Europe , or any other part of the world , has become more problematic....and expensive. At the end of August 2025 the Trump Administration removed the long-standing "de minimus" arrangement whereby non-commercial imports under the value of $800 usually had all duties and tariffs waived. This move sent shock waves not only through many in the reenacting community in America but also amongst...
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Picturing the Past - Ep.143
The Reenactor's Corner
For many reenactors using a vintage camera loaded with film is the best way to capture images at an event - they provide a more authentic and tangible record than their digital counterpart and having only 12 or 36 shots available per roll of film really focuses the mind when it comes to subject matter and composition . In this episode Chris talks to Vijay, a WW2 reenactor from Chicago who has combined his passions for both vintage photography and living history and, as a result, is making a well deserved name for himself within the hobby thanks to the quality of his images. You can view...
info_outlineLike any hobby Reenacting is constantly changing and evolving - sometimes in unexpected directions. In this episode Chris looks at some of the reasons why Soviet reenacting grew in the years before Covid and why the trend cycle has, maybe, now moved on and interest in WW2 Soviet is on the decline .…
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