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Unsere Reiter im Unterstand
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Who we are
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| Today's reenacting regiment was started by John Novicki; growing out of his desire to find a unique and challenging Imperial German unit to portray on a first-person basis. There are several features unique to the regiment: |
- It was not a front-line infantry unit; although its men and officers certainly saw front-line service,
- The eight Prussian Kürassier regiments were heavy cavalry units; whose duties changed substantially as the war progressed,
- These duties included front-line service, signals work, and guarding prisoners and military points,
- as an Imperial German cavalry unit the regiment's rolls contained many elite members.
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| To achieve the goals of recreating the 8. Kürassier as accurately as possible, the unit: |
- Emphasizes living history: A historical "persona" is created and used as a basis for first person portrayal so that you "become" a person of the era of the Great War.
- Has developed a "Kulturabend" or Cultural Evening approach that is held at each reenactment. These are focused around a particular them to enhance authenticity and boost members' knowledge of the life of a German soldier during the Great War.
- Has used these themes at past events: Christmas 1917, a period games night, a period theater night, and a magic lantern show of postcard views of Germany from 1900 - 1917.
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In addition to participating in the Great War Association's reenactments, the regiment undertakes numerous other activities designed to enhance authenticity and boost members' knowledge of the life of a German soldiers. These activities have included: participation in living history timelines, tours of the Western Front and Germany, and archival research.
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| News & Announcements |
Upcoming Events |
- April 2010: Website Re-launched
- Spring 2010 Combat Report
- Spring 2010 Meeting Minutes
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- Summer 2010: German WW1 Movie Day
- Summer 2010: Bunker Work Day
- 5-7 November, Fall Reenactment
- Summer 2011(tentative): Country Ride
- 2012: Germany and Western Front Tour
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