Korean War reenactment

Korean War reenactment

Similar to a World War II reenactment, Korean War reenacting can be divided into two categories, "Living History", or a public oriented display (generally part of a larger venue) or as a "Tactical event", a closed event where participants re-create a battle or event of the war.

Living history

In this type of event, participants set up a display attempting to show the public a small part of what Soldiers, Marines, Sailors or Airmen experienced during the war. Such displays normally focus on the "Material culture" of the military during the war, with tents, vehicles, weapons, and other everyday items on display in as close to their original context as possible. Participants in uniform are generally available to answer questions or perform period activities for public observation.

Tactical reenactment

In this form of Korean war reenactment, participants attempt to "walk in the shoes" of a Korean War soldier, and simulate the experience as completely as possible with all it's discomforts, but without physical danger. While other reenactors may be portraying Chinese or North Korean soldiers, Korean war events lack the competitive "win or loose" wargaming aspect of more mainstream World War two reenactments, and tend to be much more scripted. Participants are generally required to create a persona and remain "in character" throughout the event.

The first such event documented was held in North Vernon, Indiana by members of the 20th Century Tactical Studies Group portraying Canadian and North Korean troops on March 15, 1997.Battle Cry: The Newspaper of Reenacting' Vol. 3, no. 2, Summer, 1997.]

References

External links

* [http://theforgottenwar.proboards61.com/index.cgi Korean War Reenactor Forum]
* [http://floridawar.tripod.com/5rctreenactors/ 5th RCT Korean War Reenactors in Florida]


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