The 1st Infantry Division Living History Group is one of the UK's longest-running and most established WWII living history groups, dedicated to portraying the men of E Company, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st US Infantry Division – the famous **“Big Red One”** – during the 1944–45 European Theatre of Operations.
The 1st Infantry Division has a proud and distinguished history, serving in North Africa, Sicily and mainland Europe. Its men landed in the first wave on Omaha Beach on D-Day and fought through Normandy, France, Belgium and Germany. The Division saw fierce action in the Hürtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge, captured Aachen, the first major German city to fall to the Allies, and ended the war in Czechoslovakia.
Throughout the year, E Company attends a varied programme of events across the UK, from local shows and historic venues to major multi-period living history events featuring hundreds of re-enactors and an impressive array of period military vehicles. Every event offers something different, bringing history to life for visitors of all ages.
**We are living historians, not simply re-enactors.** Our aim is to portray the everyday life of the American GI as authentically as possible, recreating the experience of soldiers in the field through period-correct uniforms, weapons, equipment, camp life, training, military routines and socialising. We combine historical accuracy and education with a genuine sense of fun, friendship and camaraderie.
Above all, we are a group of like-minded people who enjoy sharing an interest in WWII history, learning new skills, attending interesting events and making lasting friendships along the way. Whether we're setting up camp, demonstrating military equipment, talking to the public or enjoying the camaraderie around the camp, there's always something happening.
Our mission is to educate, remember and honour the men of the Greatest Generation, ensuring their experiences and sacrifices are not forgotten.
Interested in joining us, learning more about the history of the Big Red One, or simply coming along to see what we do? Visit our website or find us on Instagram and Facebook. Better still, come and visit our display at an event, have a chat and say, “Hi, Yank!”
The 1st Infantry Division has a proud and distinguished history, serving in North Africa, Sicily and mainland Europe. Its men landed in the first wave on Omaha Beach on D-Day and fought through Normandy, France, Belgium and Germany. The Division saw fierce action in the Hürtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge, captured Aachen, the first major German city to fall to the Allies, and ended the war in Czechoslovakia.
Throughout the year, E Company attends a varied programme of events across the UK, from local shows and historic venues to major multi-period living history events featuring hundreds of re-enactors and an impressive array of period military vehicles. Every event offers something different, bringing history to life for visitors of all ages.
**We are living historians, not simply re-enactors.** Our aim is to portray the everyday life of the American GI as authentically as possible, recreating the experience of soldiers in the field through period-correct uniforms, weapons, equipment, camp life, training, military routines and socialising. We combine historical accuracy and education with a genuine sense of fun, friendship and camaraderie.
Above all, we are a group of like-minded people who enjoy sharing an interest in WWII history, learning new skills, attending interesting events and making lasting friendships along the way. Whether we're setting up camp, demonstrating military equipment, talking to the public or enjoying the camaraderie around the camp, there's always something happening.
Our mission is to educate, remember and honour the men of the Greatest Generation, ensuring their experiences and sacrifices are not forgotten.
Interested in joining us, learning more about the history of the Big Red One, or simply coming along to see what we do? Visit our website or find us on Instagram and Facebook. Better still, come and visit our display at an event, have a chat and say, “Hi, Yank!”
About the Group
- Location
- UK
- Founded
- 1992
- Group Size
- Medium
- Affiliation
- N/A
Joining Info
- Minimum Age
- 17+
- Membership
- £30.00 / year
- Kit / Impression
- Bring your own
- Training
- Offered for beginners
- Meets
- Summer months
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