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Here is my compilation of recommended
websites about:
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If you have further interesting links for
this list, please let me know.
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History of American Service
Women
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Military
Women Veterans
Yesterday
- Today- Tomorrow
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This great website wants to remind the visitors
that women are veterans too! On these pages, you will find the history
and accomplishments of those women who have served for the United States
of America - voluntarily - since it's beginning.
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Women
Veterans Historical Collection
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The Women Veterans Historical Collection documents
the female experience in the Armed Forces through letters, papers, photographs,
published materials, uniforms, medals and oral histories. Impressive and
most informative website!
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Women
in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation
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This web site is about the Women's Memorial
at Arlington National Cemetery. The Women's Memorial is a unique, living
memorial honoring all military women - past, present and future - and is
the only major national memorial honoring women who have served in our
nation's defense during all eras and in all services. The section about
history and collections contains very interesting and detailed information
about service women during WWII.
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Women of World
War II
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Comprehensive collection of public domain photos
and images of US military women in World War Two.
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(Additional websites which cover one service branch only are listed
under the
source page of the corresponding service section on this homepage)
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Interesting Sites with Information
for Female Re-enactors (WWII)
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United States
Hardscrabble
Farm
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World War II Living History & Reenacting Information. Original
photos, reference material (including WAC), and photos from reenactments.
Massive link directory and information about all topics. See section: World
War II
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Netherlands
The Para
Research Team
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Great website with massive scrapbook about WWII presenting stories,
pictures, personal items, music and lyrics, rations, data bases, WWII brands
and much more. Includes also a nice section about women in WWII.
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WWII US Women Reenactment Groups
(or groups who accept female re-enactors)
United States
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US Military Women
Historical Impressions
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The members of this group are located on the US East Coast, from
South Carolina to Pennsylvania (although generally based in Maryland).
If you have a true interest in living history or reenacting, they invite
you to ask questions, talk to them, visit with them at an event and join
with them.
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45th
Field Hospital
This group is part of the California Historical Group, a World War
II living history association, based in southern California. Though this
group focus primarily on the Army Nurse Corps, they are dedicated to learning
and teaching the contribution that American women made in World War II.
They participate in public living history educational events and school
presentations, as well as private re-enactments.
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Army Air
Corps WWII 1941-1945 - Living History Group
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This living history group portrays servicemen and servicewomen of
the Army Air Corps. Female impressions include WASP, Flight Nurses and
Air WACs. The group dresses in period uniforms and displays pictures and
equipment. Their activities include participation in air shows and parades.
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The 303rd
Bomb Group Reenacted
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This group of men and women from the Chicagoland area portrays a
WWII living history display of the Army Air Forces 303rd Bomb Group and
other various branches of service in World War II. Their goal is to represent
the experiences and display the equipment and uniforms of the men and women
in World War II through living history.
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Tennessee
WWII Reenactors
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This living history group is located in Tennesse. Their work is
dedicated to honor all WWII veterans through educating the public on the
homefront and military contributions of the "Greatest Generation". Female
impressions are present and welcome.
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128th
Evacuation Hospital
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The members of the 128th Evacuation Hospital are a group of like
minded individuals, who want to educate the public about the men and women
of World War II. The 128th is a member of the 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion
(RS) Inc., which is a 501 c 3 non profit educational company, incorporated
in the State of Indiana. Membership in the 128th EVAC is open to all people
who wish to portray the Surgeons, Nurses, and Corpsmen of World War II.
The group is primarily made up of female historians, who educate the public
about the unique experiences of the 57 members of the Army Nurse Corps
who served with the 128th from November 1942 till May 1945.
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The
Bluejackets
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THE BLUEJACKETS Sea Services Living History Group was formed in 2006
by a group of friends and like-minded individuals dedicated to accurately
portraying and telling the stories of the common sailor of WWII.
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Europe
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United Kingdom
Unit
A - 50th Field Hospital Army Nurse
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Unit A
50th Field Hospital
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This English living history group portrays members of the U.S. Army
Nurse Corps detachment of the actual Field Hospital that was attached to
the 82nd Airborne Division during the Holland and Bulge campaigns. The
group actively seeks members from women who are interested in this period
and are keen to show that women played an extremely important part in the
winning of WWII.
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United Kingdom
42nd
Field Hospital
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The 42nd Field Hospital re-enactment group is located in England
with members from various parts of the country, although the majority being
from Hartlepool. The members of this group portray U.S. Army medical personnel
and share an interest in the 1940s generally – i.e. the homefront, austerity
cooking, the music, dancing, the fashions etc. Club members who are able
to, meet once a month to discuss ideas, uniforms, clothing, re-enactment
scenarios etc.
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United Kingdom
514th
Q.M. Truck Regiment
including American
Red Cross Clubmobile Unit
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This English group of women decided to accompany the 514th Q.M.
Truck Regiment Re-enactment Group as ARC Clubmobile workers.
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United Kingdom
4JAS
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The 4JAS WW2 Re-enactment and Living History Association represents
Dog Company 506th PIR, 101st Airborne Division. There is also a smal Women's
Army Corps section and the Homefront, both militarily and civilian is also
represented.
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Switzerland
White
Star 1944
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World War II group which reenacts allied services in Europe between
1939 and 1945. The group includes female members who portray for example
Army Nurses and WACs.
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France
Casquer
& rouge-a-levres
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WWII US re-enactment group (mainly medical) located in France. Very
good information and many re-enactment photos. Unfortunately, this site
is only in French language so you have to investigate a little bit if you
don't understand French :-) |
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France
Union
Jeep Vexin
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This group of WWII reenactors and collectors of US WWII military vehicles
offers great information about vehicles, equipment and reenactment events
in Europe illustrated with many fantastic photographs. Especially worth
to look is the chapter about the restoring of an ARC Clubmobile ( 2003
/ 2005)
and about Janet
Blair who was a Red Cross Clubmobile worker during WWII. |
Italy
The
Allied Angels
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This Italian female reenactment group portrays various American
service women from WWII.
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Allied Women Reenactment Groups
(or groups who accept female re-enactors)
.,.Switzerland
6th
Bn. Durham Light Infantry
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This Swiss group of women and men portrays
the life of British soldiers during WWII. It displays uniforms and equipment,
keeps in contact with veterans and veterans organizations and takes part
in commemorations. The page contains a lot of information about British
uniforms (with a special part about women's uniforms), equipment and history
of the portrayed unit. The homepage language is German, but even if one
can't understand the texts it is worth to take a look at all the excellent
photographs.
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WWII Homefront Living History
Groups
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Germany
Lebendige
Geschichte 1939-49
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The goal of our German living history group
is the vital examination of the Second World War and the postwar period
in Germany. The site provides a German and English version.
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Netherlands
Joeri.net
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Joeri's impressive homepage includes a "Historical Consultancy"
where you can get professional, authentic and historically correct
advice about the first half of the 20th century. Under "Going Retro - the
Dutch Way" you will find lots of excellent information about retro lifestyle
(including dancing, fashion, music). Additionally, her study and living
history group "The Netherlands 1940-1945" will give you a very good impression
how the civilian population lived through the occupation of Europe during
the Second World War.
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United Kingdom
CC41 The Home Front
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The
Home Front |
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This website is dedicated to all the civilians and home front workers
who did not have to go to war - war came to them. This homepage offers
many information and great pictures of WWII (home front) reenactment events
in England. It describes the work of reenactors as advisors with schools,
top UK museums, private parties and television productions. Special parts
are dedicated to the fascinating reenactment of French Resistance fighters
and the art deco years from 1929 to 1939.
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Home
Front Friends
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Amanda and Craig's Home Front Friends web
site features their educational historical roles and interpretation focusing
on British 20th century social history. Their speciality is WW2 British
home front and offer historical interactive talks, educational workshops,
living history, re-enactment performances and museum interpretation.
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United Kingdom
UK Homefront
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UK Homefront is a group of reenactors who
portray the British homefront. They don't want to glorify war but remember
those who lived through this terrible time. They intend to educate and
entertain was well as having a good time. Their website offers lots of
interesting background information and pictures.
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United Kingdom
Blitz and
Peace's
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The homepage of Lesley and Arthur is dedicated
to the British homefront. They offer educational displays and aesthetic
decoration, pre-recorded music of the 30’s and 40’s or, live music with
master of ceremonies duties for events to give the visitors the opportunity
to enjoy the experience of the sights and sounds of the “home front”.
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Switzerland
Detachement
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This group is a section of the NCO Society of Uster / Zürich. Their
aim is the history of the Swiss army in the first part of the 20th Century.
The auxiliary services have a special place in their work. The group has
many female members who are showing the role of the Swiss women serving
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1940s Lifestyle
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WWII Military Related Sites
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Germany
M201.de
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Website dedicated to US-Army military verhicles
- especially Willys Jeep, Jeep M38, Jeep M201.
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Germany
The Quartermaster
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"The Quartermaster" website features an online
museum about WWII vehicles, equipment and uniforms, a great photo gallery,
dates of WWII reenactment events, useful hints for reenactors and an online
shop.
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Germany
Comand-Car.Com
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Command-car.com is a private homepage from an individual Dodge enthusiast.
First concern is to show historical photos and vehicle details of
WWII Dodge Trucks. Great pictures from WII military vehicle and WWII reenactment
events.
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