r/reenactors

What got me into it was actually my father. He works at a museum where he teaches people about different aspects of that conflict that happened in my country, and he also used to do battle reenactments with other reenactors. Thanks to him, I became interested in it and eventually got into historical reenactment myself.

Honestly, from my personal experience, it has been a really great experience. I know it might sound cliché, but the people I’ve met have been absolute angels. They’re always willing to teach you things you didn’t even know, and that’s something I’ve really enjoyed, especially now that I’m joining a Napoleonic Wars reenactment group.

That’s been my experience so far, and I’d really like to hear yours too. Any advice or anything you can share would be very welcome. Thank you!

Been a little while since I've posted my impression, not much has changed. New bayonet, new canteen and some fun poses. Hopeful for some bigger changes soon.

The Battle of Wörth was the bloodiest day in the history of Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 46 - 378 men were killed, missing or later died of wounds, while another 489 were wounded. Among the casualties were the regimental commander Oberst von Stosch, one of three battalion commanders, ten of twelve company commanders, twenty-one of thirty-six platoon leaders, and nearly a third of the regiment’s NCOs and enlisted men.

I’m currently working on a museum exhibition dedicated to the Regiment and its history, so can share some here.
Would you rather see more IR46 research and stories here - or more gear and uniform details?

Has anyone ordered something from this website?

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