2012 Event: Allied Information
For all American Units : The impression of all American, Infantrymen, Armored Infantry , Engineers, Medical, and Armored /Vehicle Personnel will be that of March 1945. This event will be the capture of the Lundendorff Bridge and the battles to keep the bridgehead open across the Rhine River.
This is the third year for the Remagen event. Each year is more successful than the last. As living historians and reenactors, let us remember the following: This event is for the residents of Tidioute Pa. and visitors who travel from other areas to see our displays and watch the battle. We shall offer them courteous and professional behavior; and cooperation between each respective unit. Let us show the public though our actions, display, impression, and authenticity, the overall pride we take in being their links to history.
As Unit Commanders, it is your responsibility to make sure each person under your charge complies with the guidelines listed below.
1. EVENT RULES
a.) The Borough of Tidioute and Limestone Township, Pa. are inviting us to use both township and private property to make this reenactment come true. With this in mind, we ask every unit and its members, to be courteous to both the township and private property owners as we will be living and fighting through citizen's backyards and businesses.
b.) The camping area is designated as a no alcohol area by the town and township.
c.) If any person(s) cause problems, the State Police will be notified and that individual, or unit, will not be part of this event again.
d.) Event participants must be a minimum age of 16 years old. NO EXCEPTIONS . Also any combatant aged 16 or 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
2. AUTHENCITY STANDARDS
a.) The impression of all American Infantry, Armored Infantry, Engineers, Medical and Armored/Vehicle personnel will be that of March 1945.
b.) Division patches do not matter for this event. Units must meet basic uniform requirements. Sorry no paratrooper impressions for this event. Ranger impressions are OK if late war uniforms are worn. (No D-Day impressions). All uniforms are to be either HBTor wool design. M1941 or M1943 field jackets only.
c.) Helmets with correct WWII paint & hardware ( No Vietnam or modern hardware /paint)
d.) Boots brown period reproduction, 43 design and leggings are OK. (No work or black combat boots)
e.) Haversack 1928 with shovel, 10 pouch cartridge belt, canteen is mandatory, and medical pouch.
Also all 1945 Field Pack systems can be used for this event.
f.) M1 Garand is encouraged for all riflemen. M1 carbines for vehicle personnel are ok. Other weapons full auto, and semi- auto machine guns, propane operated are ok. ATF paperwork must be in order. Engineering equipment, mortars and smoke grenades are ok.
g.) All WWII period military vehicles are welcome. Vehicles may be limited for the bridge battle to 10 vehicles, and to 10 at the tactical. Depends on registration. Vehicles with attached heavy weapons will have priority. NO post war jeeps, i.e. CJ's or after 1946. Armor is welcome, contact for more details. Register early for vehicle battle placement.
h.) MANDATORY AUTHENCITY INSPECTION 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning. No Exceptions! Be on time!
I.) No long hair or beards, hair cut per military standards, 2 days beard ok. No jewelry on face or ear.
3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
a.) No live ammo of any type allowed at this event. Violators will leave the event immediately. Includes vendors. Blank ammo will be inspected by host unit.
b.) No weapons shall be discharged directly at anyone closer than 15 feet. No point blank firing at any person, it will not be tolerated.
c.) Be cautious with smoke grenades, they are a fire hazard in brushy and wooded areas.
d.) It is the duty of each unit member to help provide a safe environment for their fellow reenactors or public spectators during any event.
e.) Bayonets must be kept in scabbards at all times. No bayonets allowed on rifles.
f.) Full canteens must be carried by all soldiers for both battles. Unit commanders are responsible for the health of their men.
g.) HELMETS must be worn for both battles, and event passes are to be displayed at Saturday 8:00 a.m. inspection.
h.) In the event of medical emergencies, sickness, and injuries please notify event host unit, so emergency personnel can be dispatched if they are needed. Also in extreme situations 911 is the areas telephone emergency number.
Photographers: All photographers must register with host unit. To be included in battle scenarios, all photographers must be in either infantry HBTor wool uniforms. Helmets must be worn. Modern cameras should be camouflaged. Passes are required. No civilians allowed on battlefields.
