The fact that these men were able to do this without any armor or protection besides a helmet that barely kept you safe from getting shot in the head and won is still incredible to me.
WW2 helmets wouldn’t stop a bullet, other than a 9mm at a distance. Mostly protected from fragmentation, if you were lucky. Really explains the high casualty rates.
@Thereisbut1bunghole They are firing blanks, whenever you see a muzzle flash at you, or people tell you to start taking hits, you take the hit. For public battles, it works the same way basically.
?@@Mrclipmaster761they are real guns chambered in .50bmg semi fully automatic assault rifle 12 gauge AK-47 AR-15 weapons of mass destruction with HEI raufoss rounds and 155mm artillery shells
My Uncle, Jim Hutchins, Uncle Peejee as we call him, is 102 years old. He was there on the beach, storming off of the boat on Normandy Bay. He's told me his stories and there is no one I respect more than him. He is one of the last members of a fleeting generation. Thank you for keeping the memory of his and many other's service alive.
All I can think about when I think about D-Day is a WW2 vet’s description of his boat. “They couldn’t open the door to the boat, because the door man was shot, all I could do was use the dead soldiers in front of me as a shield to stop the MG fire until I could open the door myself.” My great uncle died on D-Day, thank you for your efforts on this re-enactment, means a lot to people who lost on that day.
I see a lot of people wanting to be reenactors unfortunately though for the future generations of reenactors you're going to find the equipment quite ridiculously expensive. Its bad enough now I can't imagine how bad it's going to be for you guys. Firearms, helmets, even repro uniforms just keep going up. Good luck future reenactors you're going to have to keep it alive.
Fortunately for me an army surplus store near by gets alot of their equipment from a military museum with plenty of ww1 and ww2 gear so around here every one who's interested is pretty set. As long as they got money 😂
Yard sales, and flea markets have tons of gear, at reasonable prices. Buy the basics like a canteen or jacket and pants and keep building the impression
The extraordinary thing about this re-enactment is that we're all used to seeing grainy black and white footage of D-Day, and cinematic portrayals of the landings with lots of cinematic effects, but this is what it must have been like at the time... the sound of the landing craft motors, the drone of aircraft overhead, the wash of the sea, bright blue sky, sandy beaches, bright natural daylight, realistic gunfire and explosion sounds. A mesmerising video. It just goes to remind you that those kids must have had balls bigger than King Kong's.
"Bright natural daylight" Usually you would think of something happy when you see that, when we fail to realize all the horrors of that war occurred on a bright sunny day.
Thank you for taking a picture with me and making great content. From a fellow reanactor, thank you for keeping the hobby alive. - E. Rinker 5th Texas Co. F , Hood’s Brigade
@@EDurham sigh.. yes, if he is saying thanks for the photo then he probably took one with him, context clues. And sorry for the weird English in the first comment, I'm from Texas.
I imagine taking part in one of these humbling in a way; especially with a rich imagination: a very mild taste of what probably doesn’t even scratch the surface to the experience the greatest generation had to endure. I admire how everybody seems committed to professionally demonstrating character to try to capture the whole experience of what it could of been like in some small ways, great video!
The landing craft, the soldiers on the beach, the planes flying over periodically.... The sheer scale of this is insane, and that's not even a fraction of the scale of the actual invasion of Normandy. Just imagine if an event were ever organized in the actual location that involved reenacting units and operational aircraft from all over the globe...
Real I souned like something someone would say in ww2 like they could've been friends with them but this is fake and a reenactment so no one died every one should know that except for the grandpa next door
Great footage as always! I’ve been reenacting at D-Day Ohio since 2017 and I have to say that this D-Day was one of the best and most memorable to date! Great seeing everyone out there, can’t wait till 2024!!
I lived in Conneaut for 8 or 9 years. My mom & brothers still live there. I remember volunteering for this, serving soup to veterans & speaking with them in 2012 during the reenactment. So cool I’ll never forget it
I love your comments, you stay in character even when hearing commands and making suggestions like when he gave commands about moving up and you said "let's go, i think we can make it!"
I have done re enacting for many years doing Civil War history, and recent years, I have moved into the WW 2 arena, doing Conneaut D Day and other events. The passion these young men and women put into this effort is beyond description.! I am proud to be, just a small part of the D Day experience in Conneaut
Stayed in character??? Lmaoooo...you do know that's the whole point of reenactments right? They are pretty cool I know some stay in charter until they go home and take off the costume/ uniform.
@@PleasantGrove-y5w I've reenacted plenty. Anyone can wear a uniform, some I trust more than others to handle firearms, and some are better at playing the part which is what I was commenting on here.
Great video from a different perspective! We were there on Friday and saw you make it just below the German defense position before being shot. Also, we appreciate the time you took to meet my son, Forest. He has big plans in his future to join the reenactment!
My grandfather was captured by the Japanese and was a POW for 3.5 years, including having to endure the Bataan Death March. He survived and made it back to the states (South GA to be exact) but passed before I was born so I unfortunately never got to meet my biggest hero and inspiration.
you did a great job! me and my dad are color blind, so when I was watching this he walked in and "said where did you get footage of D-Day!" he didn know that is was fake because were colorblind and he didn't know the actual col0ors of this video, Great job reenacting!👍👍
I was in the center trench and to my left was the German Bunker, you had to be at my right side. I got off about 40 rounds, before taking my hit, as the GIs were feet in front of me. When "dead" a GI friend gave my body a kick and I drifted deep into the trench LOL...Great fun, and hats off to all you GIs
I was a German in that battle, and it becomes overwhelming when they, the GIs keep moving up. We only have 5 blank rounds when fully loaded, and usually 2 rounds when they are close. I died a few minutes later in the trench or Fox Hole as the GI called it. Everyone on both sides strive to recreate it as accurate as possible. I am honored to be with the best reenactors in the World !
weapon around 500 dollars, uniform and basic gear about the same, the event was free. Join a unit to be accurate , and train with them@@NortheasternP.T.S.
I’ve gotta say, all things considered that was a pretty low casualty landing considering so many got off the Higgins boats (ik no one played dead at the beginning because they aren’t gonna spend the whole reenactment dead but I still wanted to make the joke)
I was there to watch the Thursday battle, I loved every second of it! Hopefully I'll be able to have my kit together for next year for the 80th anniversary!
This is awesome to see a reenactment of this battle. My great uncle died from a grenade there. We have his ring he wore at D-Day and it actually had a peice of shrapnel melted into his ring.
Damn this is co cool! it's kind of my little dream to ride a landing boat and land on the beach.. i love the stage when the ramp starts to fall... it's so unknown behind it.. and what those boys had to experience during the war.. I have a assembled ranger uniform from the Normandy period at home, which I use for airsoft.. it would be enough for me to buy a few more things and I could go to reenacting, but I live far from the sea, so it is more difficult for me.. I have to look at I don't know how reenacting actually works.. after this video I was quite attracted to it 😀
Member of BSA troop 194, we were holding the rope line behind the german trenches to the right of where you advanced, Loved the event! you guys did awesome, Will come again. I wish I saw you and got a photo.
Respect from Russian re-enactors! Okay, to be honest, I didn't expect such ending during the whole video. I don't know much about sea landing on D-Day in particular (rather than about the air invasion and the operation in the whole (thx to the 'Brothers In Arms' game and to the number of books, especially to the one by Max Hastings)), so I compared this re-enactment with the legendary beginning of 'Saving Pvt. Ryan'. So, the beginning looked for me unbelievable: from a coast line to the German positions were about 500 meters, no more - which isn't too much to make MG fire ineffective (if they indeed shot - on the video I couldn't hear MGs at the beginning); 'cause of that the rushing in all height after landing looked quite strange. But in the other aspects this event is incredible - of course, for the mil-hist show: a lot of props (though the Belgian Gate was too... mocky?), the reasonable organization of the space of action (and the enough scale of this space) and the veracious actions of the squads. In the middle it even became to look like the scene from war series! Will you post the analysis of this event? It would be interesting to inquire how it was organized and compare with our experience. It isn't secret in our community that a many of our events are poorly organized. Get some pictures from the 'Overlord' re-enactment just for lulz (I have no relation to this - it just looks surreal and fun) in Severodvinsk, 2014: vk.com/album-124759409_251347411 As I know, this was the first and last big per-year mil-hist show for 'yankees' and 'tommies' from ex-USSR, which was held from 2014 till 2017 . At the present, our US and UK Army re-enactors mainly goes on the tactic games and hikes - and those look much better.
i tried to go to this this year and sadly some really bad storms canceled the event right before the landing was supposed to happen. drove an hour and half for nothing. it was cool to see what little things we did and to be a part of that atmosphere, though, and i'm bettin' on next year!
From the German side view Your brain reacts and energy moves you to react to the attack. Hard to describe but the adrenaline is up. You also think about your brothers in arms beside you, and how you can defend them or they defending you.
That looks like a ton of fun! I'm in Canada and would love to attend next year since we don't have anything like that here. To the best of your knowledge do some units have spare weapons to hand out just in case? Or should I start working on a non-combatant role impression?
@@maxwellharris507 Oh that could be fun! From period pictures I saw some cooks had aprons and some didn't but I can't find any info on if they were standard issue, or any regulations regarding them really. I saw At the Front had an apron at some point but it was described as a fantasy item. Any idea of where I could look at to further my research?
This view was a lot cooler😂 You guys did a great job, I thoroughly enjoyed the show and spent way too much money than I should have at the vendors. It was also nice to meet you 😊
You can usually start at the age of 16, although you will probably be playing medic until you turn 18 and can legally own a rifle. You just have to find a group.
@@mrtunasandwhich6799 It all depends on the unit. I’d suggest looking to find what reenacting groups are in your area. Best way to do do is to attend local events. Once you find one you want to join, they should have a list of what uniform parts you will need to buy.
WorldWarWisdom, Did you go to Ohio with a group of folks with a plan of what your going to dress like and what your going to do, or did you go by yourself and just join whoever was there? I went last year as a spectator and want to get involved myself but no info on logistics or groups. Hope you can help, thanks
Agree,,, I doing a German impression, start getting into physical shape about 4 weeks ahead. I lost almost 10 lbs in weight and practiced running and hitting the ground, because of moving around on the sandy beach. @@michaelstaton4956
I wish I could find stuff like this in Mass. That would be AMAZING to witness❤🇺🇲❤️ It was the sacrifice of our elders that made so many of my generation take our oath with honor. My most humble Honor and Respect to those who carried such a heavy cross🇺🇲
My great great grandfather was the battle of Iwo Jima and my as a great great grandfather was at the battle day who was shot in the leg, but refused medical attention and bought, but still survived and saved a bunch of people
That sergeant in the boat did an amazing job lol
That's no Sargeant, he's Navy and the chief of the boat. And yes, Mike Moy did a great job!
"oh! Hes yelling! He must be a sergeant."
@@roo99710 They didn't know, don't be a dick. You're preventing people from learning in the future.
@@Soup46748 understand what? I understand he’s not a sergeant now I just said sergeant cause I didn’t wanna say “boat guy”
@@roo99710 I figured he wasn’t a sergeant but I didn’t want to say “boat guy” instead
The 90 year old man living next door: Dear lord they’re back
Uhm acshually that would mean he would have to landed on normandy at age 10...
@@meezoidfanboy uhm acshually he would’ve been 9 because i made this comment in 2023
@@GorillaWithACellphonehehe math
@hslegofilms1340 they spelled "actually" wrong on purpose
@hslegofilms1340 nooooooooooo
The fact that these men were able to do this without any armor or protection besides a helmet that barely kept you safe from getting shot in the head and won is still incredible to me.
You know they fire blanks right? Or is this comment satire 😂😂
@@connorjosephson2931 he is probably talking about the people who did this in 1944 🤣
WW2 helmets wouldn’t stop a bullet, other than a 9mm at a distance. Mostly protected from fragmentation, if you were lucky. Really explains the high casualty rates.
@@autr3553 that is where the barely would stop a bullet part comes in lol
Was a game of numbers
I loved how the whole squad went down. And the doc was so in character.
@Thereisbut1bunghole They are firing blanks, whenever you see a muzzle flash at you, or people tell you to start taking hits, you take the hit.
For public battles, it works the same way basically.
Is the guns are even airsoft or real guns
@@Mrclipmaster761 they're real guns with blank rounds that have no projectile.
?@@Mrclipmaster761they are real guns chambered in .50bmg semi fully automatic assault rifle 12 gauge AK-47 AR-15 weapons of mass destruction with HEI raufoss rounds and 155mm artillery shells
@@stuka4487whole lotta bang, not a lotta bullet.
My Uncle, Jim Hutchins, Uncle Peejee as we call him, is 102 years old. He was there on the beach, storming off of the boat on Normandy Bay. He's told me his stories and there is no one I respect more than him. He is one of the last members of a fleeting generation. Thank you for keeping the memory of his and many other's service alive.
Thank you for sharing this, I thank him for his service for our soil. God bless🫡
What beach did he land on?
@@FinalFront not sure exactly which beach, I don't remember what he said it was
@@Jakki_G therer were 6 beaches, if hes american then he was either omaha or utah.
@FyterDget well, he was definitely an American troop
All I can think about when I think about D-Day is a WW2 vet’s description of his boat. “They couldn’t open the door to the boat, because the door man was shot, all I could do was use the dead soldiers in front of me as a shield to stop the MG fire until I could open the door myself.” My great uncle died on D-Day, thank you for your efforts on this re-enactment, means a lot to people who lost on that day.
My great granduncle was on Utah Beach and died in a French town a few months later
My great great great grandfather was in ww1 don’t know much about him tho. Sorry for your losses
I see a lot of people wanting to be reenactors unfortunately though for the future generations of reenactors you're going to find the equipment quite ridiculously expensive. Its bad enough now I can't imagine how bad it's going to be for you guys. Firearms, helmets, even repro uniforms just keep going up. Good luck future reenactors you're going to have to keep it alive.
Fortunately for me an army surplus store near by gets alot of their equipment from a military museum with plenty of ww1 and ww2 gear so around here every one who's interested is pretty set. As long as they got money 😂
Where?
Yard sales, and flea markets have tons of gear, at reasonable prices. Buy the basics like a canteen or jacket and pants and keep building the impression
@lucasbreen8352 all hobbies are expensive
You can either go to an army surplus store or have uncles who were paratroopers and armed force members.
You guy’s in the US do an amazing job with your re-enactments 👍🏻🇦🇺
W australia 😊
Does Australia do them?
@@trevorwhitham6742 idk
@@MitchellFay-nv2ne yeah we do in south Australia
@@roboblazer4297 man I need to get to one of them
The extraordinary thing about this re-enactment is that we're all used to seeing grainy black and white footage of D-Day, and cinematic portrayals of the landings with lots of cinematic effects, but this is what it must have been like at the time... the sound of the landing craft motors, the drone of aircraft overhead, the wash of the sea, bright blue sky, sandy beaches, bright natural daylight, realistic gunfire and explosion sounds. A mesmerising video. It just goes to remind you that those kids must have had balls bigger than King Kong's.
"Bright natural daylight"
Usually you would think of something happy when you see that, when we fail to realize all the horrors of that war occurred on a bright sunny day.
Not to be that guy but it was overcast on D-day
Cringe
Man that guy in the boat at the beginning did fantastic. Props to him
Thank you for taking a picture with me and making great content. From a fellow reanactor, thank you for keeping the hobby alive. - E. Rinker 5th Texas Co. F , Hood’s Brigade
Did you actually take a picture with him?
@@EDurhamdo it look that way?
@@TexasRanger-lf6jcwhat do you mean do it look that way?
@@EDurham sigh.. yes, if he is saying thanks for the photo then he probably took one with him, context clues. And sorry for the weird English in the first comment, I'm from Texas.
Ayy! Fellow ranger! I'm in baker company
Ohio is a free country now thanks to these brave men, #neverforget
Did you mean Ohio or the U.S?
Bro its not a real war😂
@@MuratDagdogen-q1git was, but there just re creating it
both of you r/woooosh
@@MuratDagdogen-q1g it's a joke
I imagine taking part in one of these humbling in a way; especially with a rich imagination: a very mild taste of what probably doesn’t even scratch the surface to the experience the greatest generation had to endure. I admire how everybody seems committed to professionally demonstrating character to try to capture the whole experience of what it could of been like in some small ways, great video!
The landing craft, the soldiers on the beach, the planes flying over periodically.... The sheer scale of this is insane, and that's not even a fraction of the scale of the actual invasion of Normandy. Just imagine if an event were ever organized in the actual location that involved reenacting units and operational aircraft from all over the globe...
It's probably not even close to 1/100th the scale.
man imagine if someone's german grandpa was just casually going for a walk on the beach that day?
"ah sh!t here we go again"
My grandpa were in a bunker and was killed by a grenade
@@Schlimmi 💀
For all you who don't understand he was German
@@Schlimmidamm I’m sorry
@@jammin5563THAT WILD
At 4:24 when he says “Everyone that moved up with us isn’t moving anymore” it felt real bro…
Real I souned like something someone would say in ww2 like they could've been friends with them but this is fake and a reenactment so no one died every one should know that except for the grandpa next door
"take out that stretcher team" **proceeds to commit warcrimes** Love the videos as always! keep up the good work!
They are only war crimes if they are against the winner 😂
War is Hell
@@smythe7480Geneva Convention? More like Geneva Suggestions!
Great footage as always! I’ve been reenacting at D-Day Ohio since 2017 and I have to say that this D-Day was one of the best and most memorable to date! Great seeing everyone out there, can’t wait till 2024!!
This looks like one heck of a time to either watch or participate. I live very close to here!
Could you please explain how can I take part in those?
I was actually here for this reenactment and it was my first WW2 reenactment I’ve ever seen. I’m glad to know you were in it!!!
I lived in Conneaut for 8 or 9 years. My mom & brothers still live there. I remember volunteering for this, serving soup to veterans & speaking with them in 2012 during the reenactment. So cool I’ll never forget it
I love your comments, you stay in character even when hearing commands and making suggestions like when he gave commands about moving up and you said "let's go, i think we can make it!"
I have done re enacting for many years doing Civil War history, and recent years, I have moved into the WW 2 arena, doing Conneaut D Day and other events. The passion these young men and women put into this effort is beyond description.! I am proud to be, just a small part of the D Day experience in Conneaut
Stayed in character???
Lmaoooo...you do know that's the whole point of reenactments right? They are pretty cool I know some stay in charter until they go home and take off the costume/ uniform.
@@PleasantGrove-y5w I've reenacted plenty. Anyone can wear a uniform, some I trust more than others to handle firearms, and some are better at playing the part which is what I was commenting on here.
Thanks so much for taking a picture when I was there. Was so nice to meet you. Love this POV!
Great video from a different perspective! We were there on Friday and saw you make it just below the German defense position before being shot. Also, we appreciate the time you took to meet my son, Forest. He has big plans in his future to join the reenactment!
My grandfather fought in ww2 so this is hard for me to see what he saw and done I feel so bad for him RIP grandpa and all fallen soldiers
3:48 "are we gonna get in this damn war or what!?" "*awkward silence*"
frr 😂
You Rock, I am glad someone your age. appreciates, the hell that those soldiers of yesteryear, endured.
the sound of the firing in the distance it's amazing ! how natural ,yet accurate it sounds, in sequence!
My grandfather was captured by the Japanese and was a POW for 3.5 years, including having to endure the Bataan Death March. He survived and made it back to the states (South GA to be exact) but passed before I was born so I unfortunately never got to meet my biggest hero and inspiration.
you did a great job! me and my dad are color blind, so when I was watching this he walked in and "said where did you get footage of D-Day!" he didn know that is was fake because were colorblind and he didn't know the actual col0ors of this video, Great job reenacting!👍👍
They are blanks,when you think you get shot you act like you got shot it’s like a good sportsmanship kind of thing.
I was in the center trench and to my left was the German Bunker, you had to be at my right side. I got off about 40 rounds, before taking my hit, as the GIs were feet in front of me. When "dead" a GI friend gave my body a kick and I drifted deep into the trench LOL...Great fun, and hats off to all you GIs
How do you know when to go down?
Heavy fire at me in close range@@johnwicked2488
@@johnwicked2488for real. Been tryna find this
@@johnwicked2488if you see the blanks flash pointed in your direction it means you got shot at so your just go down
@@johnwicked2488situational awareness mainly
A German defender's perspective would be a cool PT2 to see.
Yeah, but it’s a bummer Because he only does American
I was a German in that battle, and it becomes overwhelming when they, the GIs keep moving up. We only have 5 blank rounds when fully loaded, and usually 2 rounds when they are close. I died a few minutes later in the trench or Fox Hole as the GI called it. Everyone on both sides strive to recreate it as accurate as possible. I am honored to be with the best reenactors in the World !
I see you everywhere lol
@@johnbarnett7092these events look so cool! How much does a whole setup usually cost?
weapon around 500 dollars, uniform and basic gear about the same, the event was free. Join a unit to be accurate , and train with them@@NortheasternP.T.S.
He ain't gonna jump no more
Glory glory what a helluva way to die
Glory glory what a helluva way to die
Glory glory what a helluva way to die
@@ckc9913studiosi like boack men in oil
@@staymadlilbroskii like cheese
I’ve gotta go next year. I’ve been to a Civil War reenactment in Gettysburg and it was amazing. This 👆… is Epic!
Gettysburg is a reenactment of long ago, D Day Conneaut is an experience, because we have a few left that fought there 80 years ago. We honor them
I’ve gotta say, all things considered that was a pretty low casualty landing considering so many got off the Higgins boats (ik no one played dead at the beginning because they aren’t gonna spend the whole reenactment dead but I still wanted to make the joke)
I was there to watch the Thursday battle, I loved every second of it! Hopefully I'll be able to have my kit together for next year for the 80th anniversary!
I was there carrying a Bangalore very fun
Awsome job, loved watching it from the crowd, keep up the good work!
This is awesome to see a reenactment of this battle. My great uncle died from a grenade there. We have his ring he wore at D-Day and it actually had a peice of shrapnel melted into his ring.
Wow simply amazing! The sergeant makes me feel like I'm watching an authentic video of real soldiers storming the beach.
0:36 I caught the sergeant smiling
Was great meeting you after that battle, (German medic)
Man this is a nice video again! I wish I was there
I participated in my first proper reenactment a month or so ago. the first time you do it the adrenaline def hits hard
I'll see you there this year. Good work
The ‘We Have Ways’ podcast brought me here. Great job guys. Thanks for keeping history alive.
Snap. It’s a great podcast and that series was so interesting
I live so close to where the reenactment took place. I wish I could have made it and met you.
Damn this is co cool! it's kind of my little dream to ride a landing boat and land on the beach.. i love the stage when the ramp starts to fall... it's so unknown behind it.. and what those boys had to experience during the war.. I have a assembled ranger uniform from the Normandy period at home, which I use for airsoft.. it would be enough for me to buy a few more things and I could go to reenacting, but I live far from the sea, so it is more difficult for me.. I have to look at I don't know how reenacting actually works.. after this video I was quite attracted to it 😀
Proud to share the beach with you...I was the loader in Golem (M4A1)
This video got my heart racing for some reason. Nice job!
I live in this town, about 4 blocks from Township and this has been of my favorite things to watch since a kid. It's so cool seeing your POV footage!
absolutely loved it man it was just like you where a real soldier on the beaches of Omaha.
*were
Jesus and God loves everyone so much turn to them before its to late
Jesus and God loves everyone so much turn to them before its to late@@Dextersauve11
Such a great video I love your vids but yea I’d love to attend one of these events when I’m older!
Hey Wisdom. Max here. From Thursday at the tent.
Jesus and God loves everyone so much turn to them before its to late
Man This Is So Sick Love It All, Makes You Feel Like You're There In The LCVP & Landing.
I was here, it was crazy
7:37 man that’s a war crime 😂😂😂
Oh damn, 3:06. Ryan S. on that guy's meat can pouch
@6:51 the 'ching' from the garand was satisfying
incredible video, thanks for sharing
Thank you for saving us
Love seeing the planes. Im a WW2 plane guy. Seeing the First person view was crazy too! Love your content man!
Thank you for taking a picture with my boy. He's only 8 and it was one of the highlights of his weekend.
I always go to the Ohio d-day re-enactments, they are so cool😊
what bullets do they use? cos it seems real
@@SteckoDaDonnnthey are real guns but blank bullets
Member of BSA troop 194, we were holding the rope line behind the german trenches to the right of where you advanced, Loved the event! you guys did awesome, Will come again. I wish I saw you and got a photo.
This looks like so much fun.
salute to the boys who actually experienced the real thing in 1944
there probaly ded
@@Erson1019wthey're still alive. They even watch these
There are actually several D Day veterans who are still with us, They have been interviewed and you can see them here on TH-cam
2:14 bro got shot but still keeps moving, legend. xD
Respect from Russian re-enactors!
Okay, to be honest, I didn't expect such ending during the whole video. I don't know much about sea landing on D-Day in particular (rather than about the air invasion and the operation in the whole (thx to the 'Brothers In Arms' game and to the number of books, especially to the one by Max Hastings)), so I compared this re-enactment with the legendary beginning of 'Saving Pvt. Ryan'. So, the beginning looked for me unbelievable: from a coast line to the German positions were about 500 meters, no more - which isn't too much to make MG fire ineffective (if they indeed shot - on the video I couldn't hear MGs at the beginning); 'cause of that the rushing in all height after landing looked quite strange.
But in the other aspects this event is incredible - of course, for the mil-hist show: a lot of props (though the Belgian Gate was too... mocky?), the reasonable organization of the space of action (and the enough scale of this space) and the veracious actions of the squads. In the middle it even became to look like the scene from war series! Will you post the analysis of this event? It would be interesting to inquire how it was organized and compare with our experience. It isn't secret in our community that a many of our events are poorly organized.
Get some pictures from the 'Overlord' re-enactment just for lulz (I have no relation to this - it just looks surreal and fun) in Severodvinsk, 2014: vk.com/album-124759409_251347411
As I know, this was the first and last big per-year mil-hist show for 'yankees' and 'tommies' from ex-USSR, which was held from 2014 till 2017 . At the present, our US and UK Army re-enactors mainly goes on the tactic games and hikes - and those look much better.
Jesus and God loves everyone so much turn to them before its to late
i tried to go to this this year and sadly some really bad storms canceled the event right before the landing was supposed to happen. drove an hour and half for nothing. it was cool to see what little things we did and to be a part of that atmosphere, though, and i'm bettin' on next year!
i hope you do get in one that would be cool
i am only watching and i know this is a reenactment but the adrenaline is real, i hope you post more content like this.
From the German side view Your brain reacts and energy moves you to react to the attack. Hard to describe but the adrenaline is up. You also think about your brothers in arms beside you, and how you can defend them or they defending you.
@@johnbarnett7092 exactly brother wow the feeling.
They should put LST 325 with the reenacting crew. that would be pretty awesome to see an LST launch Higgins boat off of her and hit the beaches!
The individual boats are owned and transported by individuals
Even just get an LST underway for a weekend event would be cost prohibitive
Yeah... they better make an purpose built LST for such events soon
The fact this was recommended to me on June 6th
i have got tears in my eyes for all of those brave soldiers who were K I A and to the survivors god bless them all
I was down there just after the re-enactment and found a 30-06 looks like it was a light strike and it didnt go off. Super cool what you guys do.
The anxiety of a Soldier on the ship is just insane
9 year olds holding back the urge to say “only in Ohio”
That looks like a ton of fun! I'm in Canada and would love to attend next year since we don't have anything like that here. To the best of your knowledge do some units have spare weapons to hand out just in case? Or should I start working on a non-combatant role impression?
Could start out as a cook
@@maxwellharris507 Oh that could be fun! From period pictures I saw some cooks had aprons and some didn't but I can't find any info on if they were standard issue, or any regulations regarding them really. I saw At the Front had an apron at some point but it was described as a fantasy item. Any idea of where I could look at to further my research?
@@CanadaFTW95 this group has a video about the field kitchens th-cam.com/video/IEt4rrtEN_k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ceo-E2aLRxkkg6Np
It was a surprise seeing this man at Conneaut, I was awe struck and I hope to see you next year my man
My great grandfather was shot in the back on d day and had to wait 8 hours until they finally rescued him and he survived but was paralyzed
How is the enemy notified when you're coming or if there's a delay with the boats
We "The Enemy " have a commanding view of the coast and beach. We see every movement
Dude, that stuff looks sick! Do they have Airborne participants too or just Beach Infantry?
We have Jumpers and they Jump
Yeah we have airborne that have their inland battles
This view was a lot cooler😂 You guys did a great job, I thoroughly enjoyed the show and spent way too much money than I should have at the vendors. It was also nice to meet you 😊
what a cool thing to do. I’m so jealous of these guys.
I went a few years ago (pre covid) I'm glad this is up n running again. Can't wait to go again
When i get older i want to do this
same
@@cromwell1243yeah it seems really cool
You can usually start at the age of 16, although you will probably be playing medic until you turn 18 and can legally own a rifle. You just have to find a group.
@@2LTHelman_505_PIR That's super cool is there many requirements?
@@mrtunasandwhich6799 It all depends on the unit. I’d suggest looking to find what reenacting groups are in your area. Best way to do do is to attend local events. Once you find one you want to join, they should have a list of what uniform parts you will need to buy.
Are the blank rounds very loud?
Not quite, they don't have the compression of a live round so there a little quieter not by a lot though.
@@Predator-yc5up does this mean they can lose their hearing with blanks?
@@darkwall1551yes
@darkwall1551 Well, I don't know about losing it, but yes, it would do damage without ear protection.
2:53 hold on sir - I just got my weapon through Temu
Is for the water
Thank you for your service sir!
Love ur vids keep up the good work❤❤
I should quit airsoft and do this instead
Airsoft hurts bullets can kill
There not real bullets😂
WorldWarWisdom,
Did you go to Ohio with a group of folks with a plan of what your going to dress like and what your going to do, or did you go by yourself and just join whoever was there?
I went last year as a spectator and want to get involved myself but no info on logistics or groups.
Hope you can help, thanks
Find a group online. Join and train before you go. It's not as easy as it looks.
Agree,,, I doing a German impression, start getting into physical shape about 4 weeks ahead. I lost almost 10 lbs in weight and practiced running and hitting the ground, because of moving around on the sandy beach. @@michaelstaton4956
I wish I could find stuff like this in Mass. That would be AMAZING to witness❤🇺🇲❤️
It was the sacrifice of our elders that made so many of my generation take our oath with honor. My most humble Honor and Respect to those who carried such a heavy cross🇺🇲
Check out the American heritage museum in Hudson
This is amazing i would pay to be a part of this what an amazing display
It is free to watch, but you have to request a ticket, and It is free to participate, as long as you meet the high standards for Conneaut D Day
I would love more info on this I feel like this is as close as you can get to what the guys went through
I like to see the young generation of today at least showing interest in what the Greatest Generation went through to save the freedom we have today.
My great great grandfather was the battle of Iwo Jima and my as a great great grandfather was at the battle day who was shot in the leg, but refused medical attention and bought, but still survived and saved a bunch of people
This is great reminds me of my grandpa who was in the airforce r.i.p🕊️ Greta job
These are so neat. Thank you for keeping these reinactments coming.
yo this is awesome keep up the good work
So real must be the biggest ww2 airsof event they even have planes! And the boats don’t forget bout the amazing actors!❤
It’s a reenactment, not Airsoft, if it was an Airsoft event it would have it in the title, they’re using real firearms with blank rounds.
This deserves more likes for the effort in making this.