From: Jon Shoop (shoop19@brick.net)
Date: Wed May 19 2004 - 20:18:21 PDT
3-M5A1 tanks provided by 14th Armored Re-creations of Shepardsville, Ky for
these battles......
See ya there......
Also filming a TV special to be aired in Europe, A documentary about US MV
Collectors Tanks.....and how they use them....
Jon
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From: <DDoyle9570@aol.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 3:34 PM
Subject: [MV] Fantastic Memorial Day Weekend event
> Below is info about a FREE event scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at Ft.
Knox. It is open to the public. To get on post you need photo ID, and if
driving proof of insuarance and registration. Don't try to bring real (or
fake) weapons on post without registering beforehand. There is also a mock
WWII-era tank battle as described below.
>
> The 2nd Annual "Life of the Soldier" living history encampment will be
held on Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30 in Keyes Park adjacent to Patton
Museum of Cavalry and Armor at Fort Knox, KY. The program will feature live
authentically uniformed and equipped historical interpreters spanning more
than 100 years of military history. The American soldier, as well as his
allies and adversaries will be represented to answer visitor questions and
conduct drill, weapons firing, and tactical demonstrations. The highlight of
the program is the mock tank battles that are held twice daily at 11:30am
and 3:00pm.
>
> Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor
> Memorial Day Weekend Tank Battle Scenario Narrative
>
> The setting for the scenario has us in the German rear area as a roadblock
is set up by a German Demag halftrack and Opel Blitz cargo truck full of
soldiers towing a PAK 40 75mm anti-tank gun and a company of German
infantry.
>
> As this defensive position is being set up,a platoon of M5A1 Stuarts
probing German lines is spotted and engaged by the live-fire antitank guns.
Live (black) counterfire is returned by the Stuarts main and machine guns.
>
> US infantry then assaults the roadblock supported by a 105mm armed M4A3
(live firing). This threat is countered by German armor in the form of
Jagdpanzers (IV and 38T).
>
> The vehicles, owned by both the museum and private collectors, are
superbly restored and reenactors properly attired. Many, many more vehicles
from all eras will be on display. Some of the normal indoor museum exhibits
will be driven out, as well some of the 100+ vehicles the museum normally
keeps in storage as well as privately owned vehicles.
>
>
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