4th Kompanie Groβdeutschland living history and reenactment group bases its impression around February 1945 when the elite Wacht-Battalion Berlin, a ceremonial sub-unit of the elite Groβdeutschland formation, deployed from its duties in Berlin to fight on the front around the Seelow Heights to the east of the city. Here it became engaged in fierce fighting defending the capital and its population from the Russian onslaught seeking revenge.
It fought alongside a wide mix of units from other seasoned formations through to '2nd rate' and Volksturm detachments with every man fighting for his very survival. Portraying this particular period and time allows our display to incorporate a wide range of different things, from the elite men of GD wearing brand new M36s and still issued the very best of kit, through to the later issued 'ersatz' equipment.
It also allows us to showcase our drill displays which would have been a crucial part of every soldiers' basic training, instilling in them a sense of kameraderie and discipline. We have a wide range of elements to our display, from a rear echelon camp, through to an impressive drill and firing display, as well as being able to take part in battle reenactments using authentic commands and manoeuvres with an Sdkfz 251c Halftrack, BMW R71 motorbikes and sidecars, and a whole assortment of weaponry.
It fought alongside a wide mix of units from other seasoned formations through to '2nd rate' and Volksturm detachments with every man fighting for his very survival. Portraying this particular period and time allows our display to incorporate a wide range of different things, from the elite men of GD wearing brand new M36s and still issued the very best of kit, through to the later issued 'ersatz' equipment.
It also allows us to showcase our drill displays which would have been a crucial part of every soldiers' basic training, instilling in them a sense of kameraderie and discipline. We have a wide range of elements to our display, from a rear echelon camp, through to an impressive drill and firing display, as well as being able to take part in battle reenactments using authentic commands and manoeuvres with an Sdkfz 251c Halftrack, BMW R71 motorbikes and sidecars, and a whole assortment of weaponry.
About the Group
- Location
- Yorkshire
- Founded
- 2005
- Group Size
- Medium
Joining Info
- Membership
- £25.00 / year
- Kit / Impression
- Provided
- Training
- Offered for beginners
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