Creating a New Reenactment Group - Ep.155
Jun 28, 202647m
In this episode long time contributor and friend of the podcast Ludwig Topf catches up with Chris to discuss the perils and possibilities associated with creating a new reenactment unit.
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A bi-weekly podcast on WWII reenactment, featuring Chris Schreiber, Ben Longfellow, and guests. We discuss every aspect of our unique hobby of living history.
Chris Schreiber hosts The Reenactor's Corner, a leisure show with 100 episodes published.
In this episode long time contributor and friend of the podcast Ludwig Topf catches up with Chris to discuss the perils and possibilities associated with creating a new reenactment unit.
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