Section Three

                     The reason I chose this topic is because it is something that I enjoy doing very much, if that makes me weird, well I dont a single reenactor who isnt in some shape or form. I could say I do it to "honor those who served", or I could say im doing it because im honoring my grandfather. Yes, those are both small parts of why i reenact, but the real reason is that I like to run around shooting guns and playing army like all the other reenactors. Its fun to do. Just this past weekend I went up t camp atterbury indiana where me and my unit, the 3rd armourd division, took part in a 46 hour emersion. The reason I am saying this is because im trying to find out why people reenact. Lets look at the pros and cons. First off, evern getting into reenacting can be very difficult. You have to decide on what impression your going to do, allied or axis. What unit and devision. Than you have to obtain the appropriate uniforms and equipment. The very basic allied impresion includes: wool trousers, wool shirt, garrioson cap, web belt, canvas leggins, combat jacket, 2 pairs of unit and rank insignia, rough out boots, and finally, your very own pair of WWII style dogtags.This in its self can be dificult to obtain and one such set can cost you around $439.96 and thats with items that are discounted oor you can get a pacage deal which includes all of the above and combat gea helmet, feild pac exc. This costs you $599.99. This isnt including a weapon or blanks. See how much that can cost? now for a pro. Its just a really fun hobby, you meet nice people and in the long run, if you buy original, you can sell your gear for more than you got it when getting out of the hobby if you keep it in good shape. So you see its not just a hobby its an investment.