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[Sticky] German dress requirements

Chomley-Warner · 2009-11-11T09:51:30Z

The composition of the German troops on this day in the defensive line were retreating 9 Army, Volkssturm, V SS Mountain Corps, 86 Fortress Gun Battalion, 103 Permanent Fortress Infantry Battalion and 192 Depot Infantry Division (made from 433 and 463 infantry troops). That is to say: there is both garrisoned troops (well used to the defensive environment) and also incoming troops from elsewhere either retreating to this position or sent there to reinforce. With this in mind there is no requirement for participants to change cuff titles (canny players won't have any in any case). Heer Feldgrau uniform (any) /greatcoats - no camo. Both helmet and grey field cap are fine. SS Feldgrau uniform (any) /greatcoats. Smocks & parkas & peadot camo is OK as they are incoming reinforcements. Helmet or grey/camo field cap. Greatcoats would be well... great. At a constant 8 degrees in the tunnels you will be warm enough in action but when guarding/patrolling you might get chilly. The tunnels are 'airier' and much less damp than at UCAP. The floors almost everywhere are dry. Footwear: Either jack boot or low boots. If you are confident in walking with hobnailed boots on concrete floors then that is at your own risk otherwise rubber soled boots are fine. There is no reason for the SS to wear camo other than that was what you were wearing when you arrived - it will provide no tactical advantage. It will single you out as SS to the Russians so expect some particularly brutal treatment however. As far as personal equipment goes we would suggest an A-frame would be somewhat over the top. Belt, Y-straps, ammo pouches, breadbag and gasmask tin are sufficient. You will need to carry everything you need for the day with you, so make sure you have enough stowage space for ammo, water and rations - you will be eating when you get the opportunity, there is no 'lunchtime' when the lead starts flying.

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And it was too scary for me - true!-- attachment is not available --

Posted : 14/11/2009 11:03 pm

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Bored today so I packed me kit ready

Put meself a bit of food in.

LOOK! I ham now four meggle man!
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Posted : 29/11/2009 2:38 am

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That's a bit early, even for me! :roll:

However, when bored last night (during X-factor), I must confess trying on some of my tunics and a greatcoat. And changing the s/boards on my HBT tunic from Pioniere to Infanterie, in preparation for Freshman - only 3 months away now! :oops: