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Middle Ages / Re: Medieval Pirates
« Last post by Karl Helweg on February 28, 2026, 03:52:16 PM »
Teutonic Knights vs pirates (Victual Brothers)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDRcBH_8wYU 



I had the opportunity to reenact on Gotland Island years ago an HIGHLY recommend it.
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New Here? / Re: if you are joining - where are you ?
« Last post by Karl Helweg on February 28, 2026, 03:44:44 PM »
Quote from: Burglely on January 21, 2026, 01:59:33 PM
Greetings!
I am stuck geographically in an area with no reenacting of WW2, and barely any for things like Civil War (which would be highly appropriate for where I live). I am in upper Middle Tennessee. Have not reenacted since I left Colorado, but would love to find a unit somewhere that I could be a part of.
I have full German kit, to standard, for more than one uniform period. Probably my best setup is 1943 but can do earlier.
Glad there is a place for old hare's to reach out, and hope to get going again. Otherwise I may need to find a tall young man to buy my setup!
My email is kykloupes@hotmail.com

You might make some connections through this nearby group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/721439194732053
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1600-1800 / Re: Ft Defiance (western NC) volunteer opportunities
« Last post by Karl Helweg on February 28, 2026, 03:40:00 PM »
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New Here? / Re: if you are joining - where are you ?
« Last post by Burglely on January 21, 2026, 01:59:33 PM »
Greetings!
I am stuck geographically in an area with no reenacting of WW2, and barely any for things like Civil War (which would be highly appropriate for where I live). I am in upper Middle Tennessee. Have not reenacted since I left Colorado, but would love to find a unit somewhere that I could be a part of.
I have full German kit, to standard, for more than one uniform period. Probably my best setup is 1943 but can do earlier.
Glad there is a place for old hare's to reach out, and hope to get going again. Otherwise I may need to find a tall young man to buy my setup!
My email is kykloupes@hotmail.com
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Middle Ages / Re: Medieval Pirates
« Last post by Karl Helweg on December 06, 2025, 10:14:09 PM »
Roger de Flor  "Templar Pirate"



In 1291, during the siege of Acre, Roger helped rescue many wealthy people. After this, he moved to Cyprus. However, he faced some problems and was accused of wrongdoing. Because of this, he left the Knights Templar. Roger then went to Genoa, borrowed money, bought a new ship, and started a new life as a pirate.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_de_Flor

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/roger-de-flor-and-his-catalan-company-grand-duke-caesar-part-ii-007383
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British and Commonwealth Area / Re: Looking for WW2 British Reenactors in PA
« Last post by Balaklava on October 26, 2025, 11:12:02 AM »
Greetings. Been a long time - did you find your way to the GAP 2014 ? A stupid accident got the event closed down I hear. I quite GAP events in 2008 (?). Went South to find better organized events.

Wishing you all the very best,
Cheers Johnnie, WW2 2 Bn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, 15th Scottish Div 1944.
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New Here? / Re: if you are joining - where are you ?
« Last post by Balaklava on October 26, 2025, 10:53:10 AM »
Greetings. Haven't been here in several years. It's complicated. BUT life has slowed way down. Retired from career then moved from Calvert co. MD. to York PA area and still VERY interested in reenacting. I DO NOT HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT; FB is the death of reenacting ...

Wishing you all the very best in your endeavors,
Cheers, Johnnie. 93rd Highlanders 1812 & British Royal Marines 1812,
WW2 Argyll & Sutherland 15th Scottish Div ETO 1944-45.
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1600-1800 / Re: Ft Defiance (western NC) opportunity
« Last post by Karl Helweg on August 10, 2025, 04:38:27 PM »
"Lenior's Ranger's
 Are looking for people interested in history and the revolutionary war this is a family friendly activity The join our group We are an insured company
We are located at fort defiance at  1792 Fort Defiance Dr, Lenoir, NC 28645
Please contact is with any questions"

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Middle Ages / Re: Medieval Pirates
« Last post by Karl Helweg on August 09, 2025, 08:58:16 PM »


Prince Rupert of the Rhine (with his loyal war poodle, Boye)  12/27/1619 - 11/29/1682

Among his many soldierly adventures such as being the very epidemy of a cavalier as the English Civil War Royalist cavalry commander he also hunted parliamentarian shipping in the Caribbean as an exiled Royalist privateer about 1651.

https://cryssabazos.com/2019/08/14/prince-rupert-of-the-rhine-pirate-prince-of-the-caribbean-17thcentury-stuartage/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Rupert_of_the_Rhine

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Middle Ages / Re: Medieval Pirates
« Last post by Karl Helweg on August 03, 2025, 11:00:07 PM »
Sir Kenelm Digby (11 July 1603 – 11 June 1665) was an English courtier and diplomat.  Digby became a privateer in 1627.[4] Sailing his flagship, the Eagle (later renamed Arabella),[8] he arrived off Gibraltar on 18 January and captured several Spanish and Flemish vessels.  Digby is also considered the father of the modern wine bottle. During the 1630s, Digby owned a glassworks at Newnham-on-Severn.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenelm_Digby

https://thedabbler.co.uk/2013/09/sir-kenelm-digby-the-man-who-made-wine-possible/
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