The
World War 2 Military Commemorative Association (MCA) is an organization located in the Northern California/Northern Nevada area which is dedicated to the study and preservation of the military science of the Second World War. Our purpose is to promote
a better understanding of the role of the common soldier in the historically
significant events that shaped the world of the 20th Century.
The
World War 2 Military Commemorative Association represents
many
individual volunteers in a number of
smaller separate reenactment units portraying distinct military formations of
the U.S. Army, the British Army, the Canadian Army, the Red Army and the German
Army.
Through
"Living History" displays MCA, member units participate in public
presentations at air shows, museums, national parks and military installations.
The purpose of these displays is to educate the general public about the daily
routine, living conditions, equipment and uniforms of the combatants of the
Second World War. Participants in these displays are required to remain in a
"First-Person" impression for the duration of the event, eating,
sleeping and socializing within the confines of the display area where only
historically accurate (original
or approved reproduction) uniforms and equipment
are allowed. At Living History events, for the educational benefit of the public,
discussions and demonstrations are conducted to encourage questions, crowd interaction
and create photo opportunities.
At
battle reenactments, member units practice historically accurate small unit
tactics and endeavor to generally recreate the daily lives of combat soldiers
in the field, circa 1941-45. Through these battle reenactments the MCA preserves
the military science and traditions, as they pertain to the individual soldier,
of the major combatants of World War II. At multiple day battle reenactment,
the living conditions, physical hardships, application of historically accurate
tactics, language and equipment, all combine to create an educational environment
that fosters a better understanding, and appreciation, of the experiences of
the soldiers of the Second World War.
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