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[HEC]

Does anyone know of any Re-enactment Societies who specialise, or are interested, in the First World War East African Campaign or the South West Africa Campaign?  Would like to make contact with Societies representing all nationalities involved - including British, South African, Rhodesian, Nyasaland, India, West Africa, Caribbean, Belgium, German.

[LauraCobb]

I don't think there are any groups in this country that specialise in this particular area.  The majority do British, German and Russian (Western Front).  I quit the hobby a couple of years ago, so I cannot be 100% sure but I do keep up with the goings on.  I cannot account for groups in other countries.  

Best,

Laura

[RobL]

Still no groups that specialise in theatres other than the Western Front or Russian Eastern Front - there is a lot of interest in the Middle East, but haven't seen, or heard, of anyone doing specifically the East African theatre before though. Would certainly be interesting if someone did

[Olav]

 In Germany I actually just know the "Darstellungsgruppe Süddeutsches Militär DSM", were a few members involved in reenactment as Schutztruppen-soldiers

http://www.dsm1918.de/

cheers

Olav

[HEC]

Many thanks!  I have emailed them to see whether they are interested in the East Africa Campaign.  Will let you know if successful.  Most grateful.  Howard

Olav, on 28 January 2011 - 07:45 AM, said:

In Germany I actually just know the "Darstellungsgruppe Süddeutsches Militär DSM", were a few members involved in reenactment as Schutztruppen-soldiers

http://www.dsm1918.de/

cheers

Olav

[Story]

Stumbled upon this museum display, figured the Schutztruppen leather gear might be of interest
http://s400910952.we...a/samuseums.htm