| Der
Erste
Zug
Living
History
Organization
is
dedicated
to
portraying
the
common
German
landser
of
WWII
as
accurately
as
research
and
materials
will
allow
as
well
as to
better
educate
ourselves
and
the
public
at
large
about
this
part
of
history
that
is
often
overlooked
or
misinterpreted.
As
a
group,
we are
committed
to
historical
accuracy
in our
impression
in
both
our
public
and
immersion
programs.
We
carefully
research
and
document
all of
our
uniforms,
equipment,
personal
items,
food,
etc...
We
strive
for
our
high
standards
of
authenticity
to
extend
beyond
uniforms
and
equipment
and
into
every
aspect
of our
lives
in the
field.
Our
group
participates
in
Living
History
Programs
throughout
the
East-coast
which
include
air
shows,
public
interpretations,
historic
films,
National
Park
programs,
as
well
as
total
immersion
weekends.
We are
also
involved
in
preservation
efforts
to
help
keep
history
alive
for
future
generations
to
learn
from.
Why
did we
choose
to
call
ourselves
"Der
Erste
Zug?"
"Erste"
means
first
&
a
"Zug"
is the
German
version
of a
platoon
(which
was 30
to 40
men).
These
platoon
formations
were
found
in
most
German
infantry
units
of the
war.
We
used
this
"generic"
name
to
give
ourselves
the
ability
to
tailor
our
impressions
to the
location
&
time
period
that
is
best
suited
for
the
event
we are
portraying. No
matter
the
theater
or
period,
our
impressions
are
that
of an
average
regular
infantry
unit.
Disclaimer:
We are
a
non-political
organization.
Our
group
does
not
support,
condone,
or
allow
any
activity
which
could
bring
discredit
on its
members
or the
soldiers
we
portray.
NO
NEO-NAZI
NOR
EXTREMIST
ACTIVITY
OF ANY
KIND
WILL
BE
ALLOWED
NOR
TOLERATED.
We are
military
historians
looking
to
preserve
history.
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