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Post by gi on Oct 3, 2007 8:12:21 GMT -5
1941-45 Switzerland was a neutral country. We were not complicated into the war, but the Germans could come at any time. Operation Tannenbaum ! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_TannenbaumThe Soldiers was for months on border and waiting in the " Reduit" ( strong fortification in the mountains ).............. Part I Mobilisation The Soldier arrived with the Train. Equipped with their personal equipment. Each Swiss Soldier has this at home !  Waiting for orders  wait at the meeting place  march to the medium Border Fort Reuenthal. www.festungsmuseum.ch/festungs/default.htm Over bridges...  ...by the forests...  ....in the next village...  fresh water after the march Part I I Place of Mobilisation The Supply Sgt. waits with the Field Equipment......  he equipment is controlled  Hitlers Shoebrush !  Drill. Note the soldiers changed their Jackets.  The Baracks... |
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Post by gi on Oct 3, 2007 8:21:43 GMT -5
Weisch no det im Wk 43 Part III The Fort Pvt. Hase , a volunteer from germany , with a Ligth machin Gun 25  "Tanker" a ex GI of the 1st US Inf Div . from Germany  The medium system Maxim Machin Gun 11  The gun commander  .... Gunner and Loader. PartIV The Death march packed with full marching order , around 60lbs  past on antitank barriers...  ...by the dark forest  Compat readiness near the german Border . |
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Post by gi on Oct 3, 2007 8:33:25 GMT -5
Part V bivouac The Tent  Breakfirst, warmly and much  sew on a button !  A perfect rolled coat  ready-make for Action Part VI Basic Training Put the rifle  Manipulate   repair at the belt  sod for the elbow and camouflage the ammunition crate.  ready for a group exercise  clean equipment  the only one Swiss tank Model in WWII a Czech pre war tank. |
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Post by 26th on Oct 3, 2007 11:11:23 GMT -5
GI
Nice photo's and what a greta countryside you did them in. We would get arrested in my area walking around town with rifles and machince guns.Haha Keep up the good work and the fun you are having.
Was this a weekend adventure and who took photo's?
Rudy
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Post by legionnaire on Oct 3, 2007 11:16:16 GMT -5
Fantastic and impressive reenactment group you have there! WOW! very detailed presentation and complete gear. I am not familiar with Swiss Amry uniforms and gear but from the photos posted it looks like your group has all the complete equipments.
Did they have and use pack mules for equipment transport for the Swiss mountains?
Is that a maxim MG? Even that is an impressive collection you have for your group!
Philip
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Post by gi on Oct 3, 2007 13:17:06 GMT -5
Hello and thanks.
Yes we have the equipment 100% complet.
The mules in the Swiss Army are since the late 1990s History.
The MG is a real Maxim. The first Version introduced 1898 in the Swiss Army. This is the 1911 Version.
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Post by 26th on Oct 3, 2007 19:18:15 GMT -5
Hi Gi:
Hey, which one are you? Can not tell from your little member photo. How many in your group? Do you shoot the machine gun?
Rudy
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Post by gi on Oct 4, 2007 0:51:45 GMT -5
Rudy I am the Soldier with the white Chevron and Swiss Cross on the sleeves. The rank is " Wachmeister ", my real Swiss Army rank , thats a Platoon Sgt. My group has around 8 Members We reenact US Army from 1941-45, also early war , 1917-18 US Army AEF, WWI Commonwealth, and new Swiss Army 1939-45 homepage.bluewin.ch/greatwar/Yes we shot this year with the Maxim MG ! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU5aBky28OYHere a bit Pacific Feeling in Europe.   And this old man is Tanker He was Tank Driver in the 1st US Inf. Div, in the early 1970 . It was stationed in Germany. The beer was well, the girls pretty, and therefore is it still there ;D  |
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Post by legionnaire on Oct 4, 2007 1:19:14 GMT -5
Great pacific encampment! Aloha! from the Swiss
What Infantry division were you guys representing?
All your missing are the coconuts and Mai Tai cocktail drinks! ;D
Hope you guys do more early war Pacific!
Philip
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Post by gi on Oct 4, 2007 2:18:34 GMT -5
Normaly we do 1st US Inf. Div. On the Pics we do the Hawaiian Divison in 1941 Our next pacific Display is 1942  Here a few details from the SWISS Equipment. The Swiss M18 Helmet is NOT a german design ! It is inspired by US WWI Experimantal helmets. The square Shelter half and the Helmet Cover are in German " Splittertarn". www.co.brown.wi.us/museum/WWI_Helmets/Helmet%20Thumbnails/162_4656.htm   |
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Post by legionnaire on Oct 4, 2007 11:17:00 GMT -5
AHA I finally found your Swiss Army knife issue! ;D
What is the item that has the Swiss Cross printed on next to the toothbrush and shaviing kit?
Thank you for showing the details of your Army issue equipment.
Philip
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Post by gi on Oct 4, 2007 11:53:04 GMT -5
Its my privat Tooth powder tin ;D
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Post by 26th on Oct 4, 2007 12:12:10 GMT -5
Hi GI
Nice photo's again.
Speaking about SGT's.
Maybe my imagination but is Tanker wearing Marine stripes instead of Army chevrons
Rudy
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Post by gi on Oct 5, 2007 0:48:08 GMT -5
Tanker is there sometimes self-willed . Blue US Cavalery hats in the early morning..etc. I notice only somewhat if it am too bad. |
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Post by cco23i on Nov 18, 2007 21:31:53 GMT -5
GI,
OUTSTANDING! I really enjoy seeing other countries portrayed instead of the "normal" countries.
Scott
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Post by transport on Nov 24, 2007 7:53:54 GMT -5
GI:
Man, you are a real LIVING HISTORIAN!
My compliments on your work and sharing the great photos!
All your impressions are really First rate!
Chuck
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Post by cco23i on Nov 26, 2007 12:48:28 GMT -5
Boy does Top look like he could chew some butt! ;D Scott |
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Post by stinkpotpete on Apr 7, 2008 20:01:42 GMT -5
Where did you guys get your helmets? I've never seen them green like that, only black with the "sand" finish
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Post by gi on Apr 12, 2008 1:48:28 GMT -5
Hey Before 1943 the Helmets wher painted in green-gray. Most are later modified with the black sawdust Paint. Original Green Helmets are very rare and expensive. We repainted most of our Helmets. Here a few Pics from the spring Training this year: www.i-a-1915-1918.com/rean_full_4_08_1.htmKlick on " weiter Fotos" for more pics. The Gun is a Swiss Army 47mm Infanteriekanone 35 ( Anti Tank Gun) This Gun was designed from the austrian Gun factory Boehler and saw service in different european countrys, also as WH " Beutegeschütz".  |
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Post by gi on May 18, 2008 5:41:57 GMT -5
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