World War Wisdom on MSN

How WWII reenactors know when they’re dead

If WWII reenactors fire blanks, how do they know when they’ve been hit? The short answer is: they don’t—at least not the way you’d expect. In this video, I explain how reenactment combat really works, ...
World War Wisdom on MSN

These are the best and most authentic WWII reenactment photos

We’re stepping into the 2025 Golden Grenade Awards to spotlight the reenactors who kept World War II history alive with photos that look ripped from the archives. As we move through standout ...
Chicago Tribune

Two World War II vets to attend Rails to Victory reenactments at South Elgin trolley museum

The guests of honor at this weekend’s Rails to Victory World War II reenactment and encampment in South Elgin are two men who experienced the war firsthand more than 80 years ago. Duane Stevenson, 100 ...
Daily Herald

Rails to Victory offers a train trip back to World War II era

About 300 visitors took a train trip through history this weekend at the Fox Valley Trolley Museum in South Elgin during its Rails to Victory experience. The event featured World War II reenactors ...
wnep

Berwick's WWII Weekend honors history with authentic tanks, stories

BERWICK, Pa. — Tents are going up and the clock is turning back, as Berwick prepares to step into the past for its eighth annual World War II Weekend. The event pays tribute to the critical role the ...