The World War II Living History Association

welcome

We are an association of like minded hobbyists and militaria collectors whose prime aim is to preserve and display the weapons, equipment and personal items of the armies that operated in North West Europe during the second world war. We also remember the individual solders who fought during the second world war through the mediums of:

  • living history displays
  • educational presentations to schools
  • public battle re-enactments
  • private tactical training events

The World War Two Living History Association provides a portal for it's members to do this in a safe, professional, legal and respectful manner. One of our primary aims is to represent the combatant and non-combatant personnel in the most correct manner possible through dress and behaviours, so as to act as a living memorial to them. As we pursue these aims, we do not allow any political involvement to enter our actions.

The World War Two Living History Association is a  member of the National Association of Re-enactment Societies (NAReS).

latest news

  • If you are looking for temporary membership of the Association for an event, click here (note that this must be prearranged with the unit you wish to attend with).
  • Members can now renew your membership online - go to the 'joining page' and scroll to the bottom for the link.
  • Our 2011 events calendar has been updated, please see here for dates and locations.
  • Read Tony Dudman's account of the commemorative trip to the Ardennes by Grenadier Regiment 916 here.
  • The LHA in print - well, some of it! Wayne Roff, the Association secretary has written a book charting the progress of our recreated US 1st Infantry Division since 2002. With nearly a 1000 pictures tracing the changes, you can see those special events that make this group the only 1st Division and US GI group officially approved by the current US Army Commander and the 1st Division Museum in Cantigny, USA. You can obtain a copy here.

 

Image (c)2010  Barry James Wilson

Infantry of the American 1st Division crossing the River Weser, March 1945