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Many British leaders, including Winston Churchill, sought to avoid the costly battles of attrition which had characterised the Western Front in World War I. Churchill became Prime Minister in the middle of the Battle of France, which resulted in British troops being driven from the continent and left no realistic chance of re-establishing any Western Front for years. The number of British divisions was therefore kept low; perhaps 50 were formed in total (not counting administrative or anti-aircraft divisions), but probably no more than 30 were in existence at any one time. This allowed the Royal Navy and especially the Royal Air Force to be expanded and maintained at full strength. The increasing use of technology saw the creation of new types of units. Some of these were formed at the instigation of the War Office; most notably the Army Commandos. Inspired by the German use of airborne units in their Blitzkrieg offensives, Airborne brigades and divisions were formed. The Parachute Regiment was established as the parent body for all troops parachuting into battle. Glider infantry or Airlanding units also formed part of the airborne divisions. Other new units, mainly various types of "special forces" were originally formed on an ad hoc basis. The Long Range Desert Group was formed in the Middle East by officers who had been amateur explorers in the Sahara desert before the war. The first SAS units were also formed in the Middle East. From 1942, the Army Air Corps administered the Parachute Regiment, the Glider Pilot Regiment, the Special Air Service Regiment and the Air Observation Post Squadron, RA. The regular forces also experienced a substantial expansion, not just including the many battalions created in existing regiments. Six cavalry regiments were formed from the cadres of existing regiments, along with two new infantry regiments, all of which would be disbanded during demobilisation in the aftermath of the war. A Reconnaissance Corps of over 20 regiments was also formed, which was absorbed by the Royal Armoured Corps in 1944. The requirement for infantry was much less than in the previous world war, and many infantry battalions were converted into anti-tank and anti-aircraft units of the Royal Artillery, or armoured regiments in the Royal Armoured Corps and Royal Tank Regiment. Towards the end of the war, this trend had to be reversed; as the infantry strength declined, and the threat from enemy air forces disappeared, many soldiers in anti-aircraft units were drafted into the infantry. Reenacting TommyThere are many good British units out there today. Talk to them, ask questions, see how you might fit in with their program. When joining a group, it's always best to research them and not just "jump in." Our two cents. To Get your Unit Listed HereYou NEED to have a website for this listing, if you don't have one, let us know -- we may be able to help. Click here to visit: Women's Impressions Main page
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The Lincolnshire Regiment (Texas )
Lincolnshire Regiment
The Lincolnshire Regiment has a proud history that dates back to the 17th Century. It is our commitment to accurately portray the men who served in this prestigious regiment and to uphold its proud traditions. Our goal is to reenact and recreate the Lincolnshire Regiment and to honour those who served so proudly, during the worlds most turbulant period, World War II. Anyone who may wish to serve, with distinction in this Regiment may contact me on this group page. Your comments and assistance would be greatly appreciated. To participate, it is not necessary to have all your equipment. Recommend getting uniform and weapon first. Those who are interested in portraying a typical WW2 British Soldier in the field, feel free to contact me at the enlistment link below. We have a group page, on Yahoo groups, LincolnshireRegiment, just join and state your interest. Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LincolnshireRegiment/ |
 Royal Ulster Rifles (Southern USA)
A Company, First Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles is a reenactment unit portraying members of the British 6th Airlanding Brigade, 6th Airborne Division during the period from D-Day to the end of World War II.
From the top. The unit was started by a lone reenactor who wanted to do a British Airborne impression without having to be English. Besides, the Irish have better beer. Since our start in 1995 membership has snowflaked, gaining an average of one member per year to our present strength of seven permanent members. We're small, but we sure have fun. Our members live in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. We attend events in most of the surrounding states, and even host "Operation Varsity" each March or early April in Grand Gulf, Mississippi. As a member of the Louisiana Military History Association, we cooperate with allied and axis units in their events, as well as going to events hosted by other associations. |
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 Long Range Dessert Group (California and Western USA)
To learn as much as possible about the unit, the men in it and the equipment they used. Then to share that information with all whom wish to learn. To that end this group has built a replica of a classic WWII LRDG truck (1942 Canadian Chevy, right hand drive, India format) and outfitted it with "historically correct" military equipment, gear, provisions, and uniforms.
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Long Range Desert Group, Germany (Germany)
Detailed information about the history of and vehicles and equipment used by LRDG, and information about LRDG model kits.
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 The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is the RAF's tribute to the aviators of WWII, and flies several Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Dakota and a Lancaster.
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The Home Guard (UK)
The Chatham Home Guard was formed in July 1994 to research the history of the Kent Home Guard, to portray the real 'Dad's Army' and to 're-educate' the public. To these men who gave up their spare time and, sometimes, their lives, the Home Guard was not a comedy. The Chatham Home Guard appears once a month at Fort Amherst, Chatham, Kent as well as appearing at shows and events elsewhere.
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Cameron Highlanders (USA)
Formed in 1998, The Cameron Highlanders Reenactment Group is a World War II non-profit educational historical society. We exist for the sole purpose of remembering and paying tribute to the Scottish combat soldier of World War II, with a special emphasis on those who served in the battalions of The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. We do this by preserving period artifacts, uniforms, and equipment, researching their use and origin, as well as the troops that used them. Our Unit events consist of public displays, battle reenactments, and Living History events.
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The 9th Cameronians served under the 15th (Scottish) Division of the British Army in WWII in the Northwest European Theater from their landing in France on 17 June 1944 until the end of hostilities in Europe. This site is dedicated to preserving the memory of one of the most unique regiments to serve in the British Army from the Normandy breakout, through the Rhine crossing, and on to VE-Day.
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15th Division (Scottish) (USA)
The 15th Division reenactment group is dedicated to preserving the memory of one of the boldest fighting divisions to serve in the British Army in time of war.
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Irish Guards (USA)
The Irish Guards Living History Association spend their time putting on displays for the public and attending private tacticals. The static displays are used to display uniforms and equipment for close inspection and to give lectures on history to the public. We also pride ourselves on our cerimonial duties, recreating the changing of the guard ceremony done at Buckingham Palace. The private tacticals re-create battles like the Battle of the Bulge or hypothetical situations to give a greater understanding of life in the field. We also get together with other groups or individuals who portray Canadian, American and other WWII units to view each other's collections, trade or just meet informally. The Irish Guards is not a political organisation and boasts members from many different backgrounds brought together by their common interest in history.
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 British 1st Airborne Division (California, USA)
We are an organization of re-enactors and living historians based in Southern California dedicated to preserving the rich history of the British 1st Airborne Division and honoring the veterans who served Great Britain and the Commonwealth nations.
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 3rd Parachute Brigade of the 6th Airborne (North West USA and Western Canada)
A WW II reenactment and living history group located in the Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon area. This unit is a member of the North West Historical Association (NWHA)
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Summer of 44 are a very flexible Living History Display concentrating on the XXI Independent Parachute Company. Through our extensive collection of vehicles, weapons and equipment we can adapt according to the needs of the moment, and mobilise in a variety of guises. This flexibility combined with our high level of professionalism has led to Film and TV work, magazine and literary articles and work in support of the Royal British Legion and other veterans organisations.
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6th Airborne Division, A Coy, 7th (L.I.) Para Battalion (South East USA)
Welcome to our site for the reenactors of the A Company, 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion, 5th Parachute Brigade of the British 6th Airborne Division. Reenacting the Division during the 1942-1945 period of World War II, our goal is to bring to the public the historical aspect as well as the personal accounts of the men who sacrificed not only their youth but, in some cases, their lives.
With our headquarters Company in Tennessee, A Company involves members all over Florida. We attend events all over the South East United States showing up for displays and reenactments as well. During such events we try as best as we can to give the public not only an overall presentation, but a personal aspect on what it must have been like to be a member of the British Airborne during WWII. As it is impossible to relay the actual experience of battle, all we can do is keep the memory of these sacrifices alive by passing the knowledge that we have gained to the general public. |
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The Hampshire Regiment is a member of the World War II Living History Association which is a society of militaria collectors, historians and hobbyists whose prime aim is to preserve and display the uniforms, weapons and equipment of the 1939-1945 war.
We strive to remember the people involved in the conflict by accurately portraying them in living history displays, public re-enactments and organised mock battles. The Association provides the means for the members to do this in a safe and legal way. We shall continue to represent the participants of WWII in as correct a manner as possible through our dress and behavior, so as to act as a living memorial to them. As we pursue these aims we shall endeavor to inform and educate the public and future generations. We shall not allow any political involvement to enter into our activities. |
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2010 WWII and Veterans Weekend (Midwest - Michigan)
The 3rd Annual WWII and Veterans Weekend in St. Clair Shores Michigan is quickly becoming the premiere event in the region. Directors Paul Palazzolo and Jose Evangelista are committed to making it the most enjoyable event reenactors will participate in. Visit website for complete details.
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D Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles (Arkansas and West Tennessee)
Our unit is a member of the Southern World War II Reenactor Association which is a group of historians and hobbyists whose prime aim is to preserve and display the uniforms, weapons and equipment of the 1939-1945 war.
We strive to remember the people involved in the conflict by accurately portraying them in living history displays, public and tactical re-enactments. The Association provides the means for the members to do this in a safe and legal way. We shall continue to represent the participants of WWII in as correct a manner as possible through our dress and behavior, so as to act as a living memorial to them. As we pursue these aims we shall endeavor to inform and educate the public and future generations. We shall not allow any political involvement to enter into our activities. |
 
Forgotten Armies (USA)--Forgotten Armies is dedicated to increasing the public's awareness of the often times over looked conflicts (1939-1945) of British and Commonwealth forces in Asia and the Pacific. Their contributions are frequently overshadowed by those of the amazing American campaigns, but theirs are no less impressive. The British, in Burma, fought the longest campaign of the War . Fighting disease, poor supply and the Japs, they battled over an area roughly the size of Western Europe. In Burma, Operations were no less impressive than those in France with glider landings, commando forays in force, and brilliant attacks and defense. The Tommy and his allies (3/4 of the army were non British) fighting on foot, through the dark stinking jungle, over the pleasant hills and across the vast dry belt, were the ones upon whose backs, victory was carried. Through the living history portrayal of two units that participated in these campaigns, Forgotten Armies hopes to keep the memory alive, of the forgotten theaters of World War II. Anyone interested in becoming a member of our organization should please contact us. |
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Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (USA) -- We are located throughout New York, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Argylls, with their comrades in Beer Coy. are one of the most respected Commonwealth units. "B" or Beer Coy is made up of the Argylls, the Black Watch; the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada and the Queen's Own Rifles. We are serious about what we do and we want only the best, yet we have fun. We take no short cuts when it comes to authenticity. But this is a hobby you can ease into. It is not inexpensive, but your purchases can be spread out. We have enough loaner equipment to get you going. We can help you find vendors and sources of reproduction and original items.
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19th Regiment of Foot, The Green Howards: (USA)-- We are a living history organization that strives to give an accurate representation of soldiers in a rifle section of the British Army during World War II. We are primarily located in Northern California, and participate in events throughout the state. We come from all walks of life, but we all have a genuine interest in history, specifically during WWII. We strive to create a true-to-life impression using accurate clothing and equipment, accurate rations, bivouacking, drill and tactics of the British Army of WWII. We are constantly looking to improve our impression, but our #1 priority is having fun within the historical context. We are always open to new membership! |
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Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (USA)--The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry is a World War II British reenacting group. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, our membership crosses the vast state. We are dedicated to preserving the past through collection and presentation of 1939 through 1945 uniforms, equipment and vehicles.
As a member of the Texas Military Historical Society, we travel to public events, stage mock battles and assist in providing living history. One of the extra benefits is the staging of historical wargames. Working side by side with Allied reenactors we, once again, battle the Axis forces (this time for fun). |
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Royal Ulster Rifles (USA)--A Company, First Battalion The Royal Ulster Rifles is a reenactment unit portraying members of the British 6th Airlanding Brigade, 6th Airborne Division during the period from D-Day to the end of World War II. From the top. The unit was started by a lone reenactor who wanted to do a British Airborne impression without having to be English. Besides, the Irish have better beer. Since our start in 1995 membership has snowflaked, gaining an average of one member per year to our present strength of seven permanent members. We're small, but we sure have fun. Our members live in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. We attend events in most of the surrounding states, and even host "Operation Varsity" each March or early April in Grand Gulf, Mississippi. As a member of the Louisiana Military History Association, we cooperate with allied and axis units in their events, as well as going to events hosted by other associations. |
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Long Range Desert Group (USA)-- To learn as much as possible about the unit, the men in it and the equipment they used. Then to share that information with all whom wish to learn. To that end this group has built a replica of a classic WWII LRDG truck (1942 Canadian Chevy, right hand drive, India format) and outfitted it with "historically correct" military equipment, gear, provisions, and uniforms.
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Long Range Desert Group Germany (Germany)--Detailed information about the history of and vehicles and equipment used by LRDG, and information about LRDG model kits. | |
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Bedford QLR Group (UK)--The group is an independent Living History Group who portray a British Army 'Y' Section within the Royal Corps of Signals. 'Y' Section's were part of the most secret of all secret's of World War II, the main work of a section was to Listen to the enemy wireless transmissions and to locate the position of the transmitter by the use of directional finding (D/F) and then to log / record, all transmissions all these log's would then be send to Station X, which was Bletchley Park. |
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The Home Guard (UK)--The Chatham Home Guard was formed in July 1994 to reasearch the history of the Kent Home Guard, to portray the real 'Dad's Army' and to 're-educate' the public. To these men who gave up their spare time and, sometimes, their lives, the Home Guard was not a comedy. The Chatham Home Guard appears once a month at Fort Amherst, Chatham, Kent as well as appearing at shows and events elsewhere.
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Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (USA)--Formed in 1998, The Cameron Highlanders Reenactment Group is a World War II non-profit educational historical society. We exist for the sole purpose of remembering and paying tribute to the Scottish combat soldier of World War II, with a special emphasis on those who served in the battalions of The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. We do this by preserving period artifacts, uniforms, and equipment, researching their use and origin, as well as the troops that used them. Our Unit events consist of public displays, battle reenactments, and Living History events. | |
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9th Battalion the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) ()-- Information on the insignia, distinctions, uniforms, equipment and weapons of the unit. Reenactment photos, veterans information. | |
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The 15th (Scottish) Division--The 15th Division reenactment group is dedicated to preserving the memory of one of the boldest fighting divisions to serve in the British Army in time of war. | |
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D Troop, 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron, 1st Airborne Division, LHA (USA, CHG) --We are a World War 2 Living History Organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron, 1st (British) Airborne Division, the Reconnaissance Corps, and all of the British and Commonwealth soldiers who fought during that conflict. We accomplish that by participating in field events, memorial services, public speaking, and public displays/demonstrations. |
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7th Battalion Black Watch -- The 7th Battalion Black Watch 1939-45 War Reenactors is a association of amateur military historians whose purpose is to commemorate the sacrifices and accomplishments of the average Jock serving in the Highland Regiments during the turbulent years of World War II.
The 7th BW participates in three main activities: -We set up public displays showing the history of the Scottish Regiments. -We collect and display objects and information associated with the 1939-45 war, including interviews with Veterans of the Scottish Regiments. -We take part as re-enactors in historical re-creations and tactical exercises as soldiers of the Black Watch. |
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Coldstream Guards, No. 1 Coy., 5th Battalion ()--G Troop is organized from the membership of the British World War II reenactor of the Coldstream Guards Living History Museum. G Troop operates for the purpose of either Modern Combat Reenactment or as a OPFOR for US Military Organization including active military, reserve or guards, R.O.T.C, or Boy Scout Explorer groups.
The unit is made up of military historians, collector and enthusiasts who are interested in studying the on going development of the Coldstream Guards and British military. The Coldstream Guards Living History Museum saw a need to present the services of the Regiment at the end of the 20th Century, remembering the activities in the Gulf War and Peace Keeping duties around the world. G Troop operates mainly in the Midwest states. |
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East Yorkshire Regiment,1939-1945 (USA)--The East Yorkshire Regiment Living History group is a progressive living history unit located on the East Coast, with most of its membership located in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. The East Yorkshire Regiment was the only regiment out of 69 British infantry regiments to have two battalions in the first assault wave on D-Day, and thus made up about 1/3 of the British beach assault wave. The 2nd East Yorks landed with the 3rd Infantry Division on Queen Red Sector of Sword Beach, and the 5th East Yorks with the 50th Infantry Division on Red King Sector of Gold Beach. In this group we strive to do an honourable representation of the average British soldier of WWII, primarily focusing on the 2nd Battalion. |
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No 2 Coy Irish Guards (USA)--The Irish Guards Living History Association spend their time putting on displays for the public and attending private tacticals. The static displays are used to display uniforms and equipment for close inspection and to give lectures on history to the public. We also pride ourselves on our cerimonial duties, recreating the changing of the guard ceremony done at Buckingham Palace. The private tacticals re-create battles like the Battle of the Bulge or hypothetical situations to give a greater understanding of life in the field. We also get together with other groups or individuals who portray Canadian, American and other WWII units to view each other's collections, trade or just meet informally. The Irish Guards is not a political organisation and boasts members from many different backgrounds brought together by their common interest in history. | |
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First British Airborne (USA)--We are an organization of re-enactors and living historians based in Southern California dedicated to preserving the rich history of the British 1st Airborne Division and honoring the veterans who served Great Britain and the Commonwealth nations. |
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3rd Parachute Brigade of the 6th Airborne Division (USA)--A WW II reenactment and living history group located in the Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon area. This unit is a member of the North West Historical Association (NWHA) | |
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21st Independent Parachute Company (UK)--Summer of 44 are a very flexible Living History Display concentrating on the XXI Independent Parachute Company. Through our extensive collection of vehicles, weapons and equipment we can adapt according to the needs of the moment, and mobilise in a variety of guises. This flexibility combined with our high level of professionalism has led to Film and TV work, magazine and literary articles and work in support of the Royal British Legion and other veterans organisations. | |
 The First Allied Airborne Association (UK) -- The Association has it's own museum currently based at Station X, Bletchley Park. The Association provides highly accurate living history displays around the UK. Airborne Command, The US airborne component of the Association can portray most ETO units in most campaigns. Our two main Impressions are 501st PIR in the ETO and 509th PIB in the South of France, August 44. |
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6th Airborne Division, A Coy, 7th (L.I.) Para Battalion(USA)-- Welcome to our site for the reenactors of the A Company, 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion, 5th Parachute Brigade of the British 6th Airborne Division. Reenacting the Division during the 1942-1945 period of World War II, our goal is to bring to the public the historical aspect as well as the personal accounts of the men who sacrificed not only their youth but, in some cases, their lives.
With our headquarters Company in Tennessee, A Company involves members all over Florida. We attend events all over the South East United States showing up for displays and reenactments as well. During such events we try as best as we can to give the public not only an overall presentation, but a personal aspect on what it must have been like to be a member of the British Airborne during WWII. As it is impossible to relay the actual experience of battle, all we can do is keep the memory of these sacrifices alive by passing the knowledge that we have gained to the general public. |
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No.4 Commando (UK)--4 Commando is a group of friends who collect the military uniforms and equipment of the Allied forces of World War Two. When we originally started out we had assembled a plethora of different uniforms from various branches of the different services. So in November 1999 at the North York Moors Railway re-enactment event we decided to build a group identity as No. 4 Commando, an Army commando unit. We are based all over the country with members in Sheffield, London and Basingstoke. |
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2nd Battalion The Cameron Highlanders (USA)-- Formed in 1998, The Cameron Highlanders Re-enactment Group is a World War II non-profit educational historical society. We exist for the sole purpose of remembering and paying tribute to the Scottish combat soldier of World War II, with a special emphasis on those who served in the battalions of The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. We do this by preserving period artifacts, uniforms, and equipment, researching their use and origin, as well as the troops that used them. Our Unit events consist of public displays, battle reenactments, and Living History events. | |
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2nd KOSB, 7th Indian Division (USA)-- The Second World War (1939-45) Historical Reenactment unit, 2nd Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB), 7th (Indian) Division was established in the summer of 2008 from British WWII reenactors living in the greater Houston and Austin metropolitan areas. |
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6th Divsion, 2nd AIF (Australia/USA)-- Not any information on reenacting unit itself but site does have a unit history. | |
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lst battalion the 'The Hampshire Regiment (UK)-- The Hampshire Regiment is a member of the World War II Living History Association which is a society of militaria collectors, historians and hobbyists whose prime aim is to preserve and display the uniforms, weapons and equipment of the 1939-1945 war. | |
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When the British Empire, France and their allies declared war on Germany on 3 September 1939, two days after its invasion of Poland, the Army was still unprepared. For example, few armoured formations had been organised, and their equipment and training were sketchy. Nearly 100,000 soldiers were based abroad, more than half of them in India and the garrisons East of Suez, such as Singapore. Others were based in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa. The smallest overseas command was the West Indies with a single battalion supported by indigenous units.
