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Club News: Two new units were approved by the NWHA Board of Directors at the November event. The units are the American 101st Airborne and the Soviet 150th Rifle Division. The American Paras are forming as a regular unit of the club, and are being sponsored by the British 3rd Parachute Brigade for their first year. The Russian unit is an Associate unit of the club. |
101st Airborne Division
The 101st Airborne is a new American unit forming within the NWHA. The unit submitted its proposal to the Board of Directors at the November event. For more information send email to: 101ab@nwha.org.
101st Airborne Division
Russian 150th Rifle Division
Comrades! The Motherland is in danger! The Hitlerite hordes are defiling the Russian nation! Come and join the heroes of the 150th Rifle Division as they beat back the fascist invaders.
Soviet 'Frontovnik' at the ready.
The NWHA now has a Russian unit which you can join whether you are a new member to the club or already a member in another unit. If you are only interested in reenacting Russian you can now join this unit as your primary unit after paying club dues. If you are already a member in an existing unit you can join the roster of the 150th as a secondary impression by just sending email to za_rodina@nwha.org. Equipment lists, authenticity requirements, help in finding gear, and information about Russian reenacting are available to anyone interested.
The new Russian unit plans on having 2-3 events each year, including snow events! These will be true Eastern Front tacticals, not "All Front" events. This means only members of the NWHA's German units and those signed up on the roster of the 150th can attend.
If you are a member of one of the German units you can still join the 150th as your secondary impression. You would reenact with your German unit for ETO events and then join the 150th for Eastern Front events. (Although the Commissar may require some additional 're-education' lessons for you.) Guests from other clubs are welcome to attend under the existing NWHA's policies.|
Korean War: Following are two short notices regarding Korean War living history within the NWHA. |
Jim Dietz Photo Shoot
At the November reenactment at Camp Rilea several club members participated in a photo shoot with Jim Dietz, one of the most well-known military artists in the U.S.
Artist Jim Dietz with club members at the November
event. Shown are three members in Korean War winter
uniforms and the NWHA's own photographer, Dave L.
of the British Paras.
Members wore Korean War winter uniforms and equipment. The photos will be used as prep work for a forth-coming painting by Mr. Dietz. Club members have had the honor to have participated in a number of such photo shoots over the years. If you take a look at some of Mr. Dietz's painting you'll likely see some familiar faces.The "Forgotten" Living History Group
By: Scott W. - NWHA Allied Unit Rep.
Yes fellow NWHA members, we have a Korean War living history group that is a part of our ever expanding club. I am writing to tell you about why it was formed and what kind of support I need from you, the club members!
About two years ago I approached the NWHA board about forming a Korean War Living History Group. This was done because the 50th Anniversary of this conflict was quickly approaching, and Korean War vets are rarely recognized by many groups and social functions that honor vets.
So far I have had limited support from our members, who often seem to be too focused on WWII alone. Many of the combatants that fought in Korea had also fought in WWII. Weren't we formed to remember and honor all vets and support our community in what way we can? Korea is known as the "Forgotten War", and this group, which is a part of the NWHA, was formed to remember the men and women that fought and perished in that conflict.
NWHA members with Korean War uniforms,
during a photo shoot with Jim Dietz.
As far as events go there are only three per year. If you want to participate in these events all you need is a correct Navy, Army, Marine, or Air Force uniform. For those members who do GI and have HBT's, M-43's, (or in certain cases 41 jackets) and buckle boots, you're ready to go! Or if you want to do another impression out of the 13 nations that also fought in Korea, go for it.
The unit that this group mainly portrays is the 23rd Infantry Regiment of the 2nd Division, which is a local unit based out of Fort Lewis and is still in Korea! If anyone has questions about the uniforms or equipment used in the Korean War, ask, call, e-mail, or write, I will give you an answer. I would like to thank the members who have helped or participated in Korean War Living History functions. That is all!
