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May 2015 WWII Re-enactment events

RAILS TO VICTORYLoc: Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 South LaFox Street (IL 31), South Elgin, IL 60177Dates: May 29-31,2015 Event Summary: We are proud to invite you to our 5th annual Rails to Victory (RTV) WW2 reenactment at the Fox River Trolley Museum in South Elgin, Illinois, just West of Chicago.  RTV offers something for…

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January 2015 – WW2 Events

January 16 – 18, 2015 – Camp Clark Nevada, MO – BATTLE OF THE BULGE Event Times: 9:00am – 4:30 pm January 17, 2015Registration Times: Jan 16: 2:00pm – 11:00 pm; Jan 17: 6:00 am – 8:00 amPre-Registration:137thinfantry.comFee: $20Contact: Dave HruskaWebsite: 137thinfantry.comAuthenticity Notes: WW II HRS rules applyProhibited Vehicles/Items: No vehiclesRestrictions on Minors: 16 and…

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2nd Annual Armed Forces Tribute – Vandalia, IL – Oct. 11 – 12, 2014

2ND ANNUAL VANDALIA IL ARMED FORCES TRIBUTE Location: Sonnemann Park1001 West Fillmore StreetVandalia, IL 62471 Dates: Vendor & Camp Setup on October 10th, 2014, Public Event on Oct 11th-12th, 2014 Event Times: 8 AM – 5 PM Registration Times: Anytime Pre-Registration: Not Required – Eventbrite registration link: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-vandalia-armed-forces-tribute-tickets-11888216977 Eventbrite password is: tribute Fee: FREE Contact:…

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WELCOME HOME – Stars & Stripes Remembers WW2 & Korea – Bloomfield, MO

WELCOME HOME – October 16 – 19, 2014 STARS & STRIPES REMEMBERS WORLD WAR II & KOREA Location:  Stars & Stripes National Museum & Library17377 Stars & Stripes WayBloomfield, MO 63825 Event Times: 16 Oct, camp set up can begin @ 12 noon 17 Oct, open to schools: 10am-2pm, set-up continues all day 18 Oct…

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4th Place – Best Books about National Socialism

Just found out that “Through Innocent Eyes” is in 4th place on Best Books about National Socialism! Click here:  Goodreads

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Presentation: “How to Build Your Author Platform One Step at a Time”

September 9, 2014 – 6:30 pm – Tampa, Fl.  How did I go from an unknown, self-published, first time book author to becoming a well known, respected published author in less than two years, selling hundreds of books and speaking around the country? First, I needed a plan.  Secondly, I needed to set new goals…

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Almabtrieb – Cow Parade Celebrated during September – October

The Almabtrieb (German language literally: drive from the mountain pasture) is an annual event in the alpine regions in Europe, referring to the cows returning to their valley homes for the winter months. During summer, all over the alpine regions cow herds feed on alpine pastures (Almen or Alpen) high up in the mountains (a…

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The Meaning of “Volksgemeinschaft”

Volksgemeinschaft is a German-language expression meaning “people’s community.” This expression originally became popular during World War I as Germans rallied in support of the war.  It appeals to the idea of uniting people across class divides to achieve a national purpose.

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D-Day Conneaut, Ohio – August 2014

Words alone cannot convey the gratitude and appreciation I have for this spectacular event.  The organizers of D-Day Conneaut, Ohio have far surpassed everyone’s expectations for this phenomenal annual event.  This year the organizers of D-Day Conneaut hosted 113 WWII veterans.  Over 1250 re-enactors participated with more than 30,000 spectators.  Their gigantic 100+ local volunteers…

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D-Day Conneaut, Ohio – August 22-23,2014 – WWII Re-enactment and Book Signing Event

**** D-Day Conneaut, Ohio – August 22-23,2014 – WWII Re-enactment and Book Signing Event ****  Join over 1550 WWII re-enactors and over 35,000 spectators at this spectacular D-Day Event in Conneaut, Ohio!  Meet author Cynthia A. Sandor at the German PX in the Occupied France Zone. She will be autographing her book “Through Innocent Eyes…

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