Reichsarbeitsdienst für die weibliche Jugend (RADwJ) State Labor Corps – Reichsarbeitsdienst Origin: On June 5, 1931, a two full years before the NSDAP party arose into power, the Weimar Republic was in a great depression and unemployment was rampant. Chancellor Heinrich Brüning issued an emergency decree establishing the “Freiwilliger Arbeitsdienst” (‘Voluntary Labor Service’, FAD)…
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read moreOrganization and Structure of the Hitler Youth
Organization and Structure of the Hitler Youth By Cynthia A. Sandor Overview HJ Standort – HJ Garrison The HJ Standort is the highest local authority on all matters concerning the German Youth. It is under the command of the Standortführer (Garrison Commander) and handles all administrative details with regard to the Reichsjugenddienstpflicht (Compulsory National Youth…
read moreMay 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…
read moreJanuary 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…
read more2nd 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:…
read moreWELCOME 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…
read more4th 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
read morePresentation: “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…
read moreAlmabtrieb – 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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