WW2 HEER impression

[The_Decider]

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[BootYourFace]

Originally Posted by The_Decider

I am going to wear a crusher even tho I know its totally farb for a sturmann, but its cool and this is airsoft.

Dude, I'm 40 pounds overweight, have LONG hair, and a beard. I'm the most unconvincing german there is. Crusher caps are by far the best headgear I've seen.

[QuincyXavier]

I'm just gonna butt in for a sec... I'm not sure what's going on for FNG Day (When, Where) but if you guys wanna set up a table there then count me in! Now I'm off to find some Khaki thread to match my M41 Field Jacket. Gotta sew on a patch... or two.

[The_Decider]

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[Latvian291]

[quote=Krieg;927744]

Originally Posted by Submachinehead

The 15th Division for example was renamed 15. Waffen-Grenadier Division der Waffen SS( from 15. SS-Freiwillige Division), as soon as conscription was introduced in 1944. And the "Freiwillige" was dropped from official use then on.
No Waffen SS unit "hid" behind the volunteer title.
All Volunteer Divisions did consist of volunteers.

That's false. I'm sorry you are so obstinate. First of all, conscription of the Latvian Legion began in early 1943, not 1944, and immediately after the German invasion of Latvia in 1941, conscription was begun covertly and those conscripted forced to sign documents saying they had "volunteered."

I have several aquaintances who fought in Russia, Latvia, and Germany with Army Group North, the 15th and 19th Divisions of the Waffen SS, as well as family members who fought.

[Krieg]

Originally Posted by Submachinehead

I have several aquaintances who fought in Russia, Latvia, and Germany with Army Group North, the 15th and 19th Divisions of the Waffen SS, as well as family members who fought.

My deepest respect goes out to your family members and aquintances!
I also had some relatives, some are in Russia to this day in a pit.

And can you elaborate with more details about the conscription in 1941, were they for the Waffen-SS? I have to read up on it.
( I completly screwed up the 1944 date, conscripts were called up in 1943 from '15-'24, in '44 a younger age group was called up)

[Pockets]

Originally Posted by bootyourface

I hear THAT. the AGM mp40 is.. kinda lacking. And I heard a bitch to switch parts and what not. K98 is just not my style. I owned 2, but sold one to pockets. I don't like sitting back, I like being in the thick of it. I just use an ak as an stg44. Meh. it works for now. good thing theres that stg44 out. Just gotta see if its actually worth it.

I really like the look of camo pants/solid jacket. I just find the wool stuff too much for me during the summer. I have no idea how those guys did it.

I love my K98. Even for close combat =P

But ya, I think getting a display up for the season opener game would be fun. Ill see what I can find and put together to 'add' to atmosphere.

[BootYourFace]

I used to have all sorts of stuff that would contribute. Like 4 zelts. I sold it all though because the lack in interest in manitoba for ww2 themed stuff was pretty low. I guess i regret doing that now. Way to all of you who are into it keeping HUSH HUSH.

[Latvian291]

Originally Posted by Krieg

My deepest respect goes out to your family members and aquintances!
I also had some relatives, some are in Russia to this day in a pit.

And can you elaborate with more details about the conscription in 1941, were they for the Waffen-SS? I have to read up on it.
( I completly screwed up the 1944 date, conscripts were called up in 1943 from '15-'24, in '44 a younger age group was called up)

Well, the way they did it as of December 19, 1942 (not 1941 that I know of -sorry my mistake), was they would draft you for alleged "labor" service using the department of labor as a drafting agent, and you were offered a choice of service:

- Auxilliary Wehrmacht
- Order Police
- Waffen SS Legion
- War Labor

Afterwards the draftees were forced to sign that they had joined the chosen service voluntarily. If you chose none of them, you got to visit a concentration camp. This is why I find the word Freiwillig ironic.

[Staros]

Sweet outfits, I only got the modern Flecktarn.

[Pockets]

its well worth getting a ww2 outfit... well worth it!