Links
Below are some links for sites which I have found useful or interesting in the past. I hope you enjoy visiting them!
Militaria Dealers
SOLDAT FHQ Cyrus Lee's site in the States. Selling the highest quality awards, insignia etc.
RICHARD UNDERWOOD We use Richard for most of our fieldgear, tunics and smaller personal items.
GERMAN MILITARIA An interesting site with some good information and photos on German machineguns and other weapons.
HESSEN -ANTIQUE An American firm selling original and reproduction items. High quality reproduction uniforms, we have dealt with them in the past. Highly recommended.
RZMILITARIA Jim Brown's site selling original German items. I've known Jim for years, he's also a re-enactor and his stuff is top notch.
EXTRAKLASSE Jim Brown's other site dealing in reproduction items. Well worth a look.
KOMMISS Holger Frankenburger's German site. He deals in original and reproduction items. I can highly recommend Holger as I have dealt with him in the past.
Axis Re-enactment Groups
DER ERSTE ZUG An US based Living History Society portraying a number of Heer units in various theatres. This site is a must for detailed info on the landser.
916 GRENADIER REGIMENT Part of the Living History Association in the UK. A highly authentic and respected group portraying troops of this regiment from the 352nd Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht in North West Europe from 1944-45.
SECOND BATTLE GROUP (SBG) The biggest group in the UK, portraying grenadiers of the 1st SS Panzer Division. These guys have lots of vehicles and equipment!
FELDGENDARMERIE TRUPP 82 A group portraying Military Policemen of the 2nd Panzer Division. They are members of the LHA and have a very informative website and some interesting vehicles.
FJR2, BELGIUM Our associate Belgian member's website. You have to admire these guys doing this in a country that was occupied by the Germans.
GROSSDEUTSCHLAND BELGIUM Another group from Belgium. Newly formed but with a professional looking website. Only in Dutch at present!
KAMPFGRUPPE NORD A Waffen SS re-enactment group based in Northern Ireland. Good website.
HG LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION A fairly new re-enactment group based on Hermann Goering Division. This was the premier Luftwaffe ground unit. These guys are experienced re-enactors who know their hobby!
BATTLE GROUP SOUTH A re-enactment and military vehicle society based in Eire and representing troops of the LSSAH.
AFRA Axis forces re-enactment association. Highly respected group portraying troops from the 116th Panzer Division 'Windhund' during the latter stages of WW2.
GD RECON A UK based society portraying troops of an armoured reconnaissance battalion, Grossdeutschland Division.
Allied Re-enactment Groups
TOMMY ATKINS SOCIETY A highly authentic group portraying troops from a number of Regiments during the campaign in NW Europe.
ALL AMERICAN PATHFINDERS A south-east based group portraying paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne during the Overlord period. Highly authentic with a good website.
JUST ORDINARY MEN A south -east based group portraying HQ Troop, 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron. Great website.
Other Re-enactment Groups
LA COLUMNA A group portraying the International volunteers who fought in defence of the Second Spanish Republic from 1936-1939. An interesting site and a subject that is often overlooked.
Reference Sites
AXIS HISTORY FACTBOOK A wealth of information on the Axis during WW2, a must for the historian.
FELDGRAU A top site with a wealth of information on the German armed forces from 1918 until 1945. A great site for researchers.
BUND DEUTSCHER MADEL (League of German Girls) A fantastic reference site for those seeking information on this subject. Lots of information and pictures.
HISTORISCH ADVIESBUREAU 1930-45 A Dutch site (also in English) about fashion and living in the 1930s and 40's. This pays particular reference to the war years in the Netherlands. An outstanding site - this young lady really knows her stuff.
ACHTUNG PANZER An outstanding site for those seeking information on German AFVs and vehicles of WW2.
WEHRMACHT AWARDS If you want to know all about Third Reich medals and awards then this is the site for you.
U-BOAT. NET A huge site on U boats in WW1 and WW2. A wealth of information on the boats, crews and losses on both sides.
LANDSER Michael Dorosh's site gives a wealth of info pertinent to the re-enacting fraternity.
PRINZ EUGEN dot com A great site about the ships, men and weapons of the Kriegsmarine.
Others
ASHTON LAMONT PHOTOGRAPHY Professional photographers. See the quality of their work on their website and on our Beltring 2004 photos page.
UKMS We support the UKMS militaria fairs and regularly attend their monthly fair at Chatham. They are going from strength to strength and have plans for new venues in the future.
EVENTPLAN Howard Giles' company work with re-enactors, show organisers and TV / film companies to provide highly authentic events from virtually any historical era.