The fall weather blew in and it was a cold and blustery weekend on October 15 and 16. That didn't stop WW2 re-enactors from across the region from coming to Historic Fort Wayne and bringing it to life with the sight, sounds and smells of life during World War 2. This year's event based it's theme on Operation Market Garden in September, 1944.
A crew manning a .50 caliber machine gun have their picture taken.
Photo by Ian Kushnir
Before the picture can be taken, the men must work to get the gun in place and a hasty fighting position set up.
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Members of the Living History community bring several vehicles in for the event. Here a jeep is configure in a later fighting condition. Note the M-60 machine gun mounted on the top. This display shows a Vietnam look.
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Both Allied and Axis re-creators provided vehicles for the weekend. Here, one of our resident foxes inspects a German motorbike.
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In a tactical situation, a US soldiers holds his weapon on German soldiers performing a scouting mission.
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Once located, US Airborne forces can maneuver against the spotted enemy position.
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The end of a succsssful engagement for 5 GIs.
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Some of the GIs were quartered in the Spanish American Guardhouse..
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On a cold morning, a hot chow line is very welcome.
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Food is considered good by GIs on a cold morning when it is served hot.
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