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Whether you’re just getting into the hobby or a veteran reenactor, we all need a place to begin or refresh our research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GI Equipment, Weapons, and Culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

90th Infantry Division Preservation Group
<\/strong><\/a>Learn how to wear your uniform, de-farb your weapons and equipment, get a proper GI haircut, and read reviews of reproduction gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hardscrabble Farm
<\/strong><\/a>Learn about GI training, learn the history WWII uniforms, discover 40’s culture and how it applies to your impression, and print documents for your impression<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men of the Century (100th Infantry Division, Reenacted)<\/strong><\/a>
Learn about GI weapons, equipment, and personal items based on this group’s excellent original research. Also includes great articles on reenacting basics like fitting uniforms and making a bedroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G.I. History Handbook<\/strong>
<\/a>Learn about the real tactics and infantry formations GIs’ used during the Second World War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reenactor Pro<\/strong>
<\/a>Find authentic field manuals and training circulars, see original training videos, and learn more about life as a GI in WWII.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WWII Field Manuals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

FM 21-100<\/a>, Soldier\u2019s Handbook<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FM 22-5<\/a>, Infantry Drill Regulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FM 7-10<\/a>, Rifle Company, Infantry Regiment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recommended Reproduction Companies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Note: If you’re new to the hobby, always talk to a veteran reenactor about what they recommend. Sometimes original gear is higher-quality and cheaper than reproduction gear. It is often better to spend more up front on a quality item than having to replace a poorly-made item.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Front
<\/strong><\/a>High-end reenacting uniforms and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Price Glory<\/strong>
<\/a>Though not all of their WWII GI gear is high-quality and accurate, they have an incredible variety of gear and ship orders fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WWII Impressions
<\/strong><\/a>Perhaps the most accurate reproducer of uniforms on the market, they are also by far the most expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authentic GI Glasses
<\/strong><\/a>Made by the same company that made them in World War II. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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401st Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Articles written by 401st members:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n