Battle of France Events

Cuota de inscripción (Lo que obtienes): $40
• Cena del sábado (Por favor, permanece en tu campamento militar para las porciones asignadas adecuadamente)
• Baños portátiles
• Seguro
• Fotógrafos
• Donación del sitio, agua y gastos adicionales

Alemán (Heer*)

Registration Fee (What You get): $35
• Saturday Dinner (Please stay in your army camp for properly allocated portions)
• Portable Toilets
• Insurance
• Photographers
• Site Donation, Water, and Additional Expenses

German (Heer)

Tarifa de Registro (Lo que obtienes): $40
• Cena del Sábado (Por favor, permanece en tu campamento militar para porciones asignadas correctamente)
• Baños Portátiles
• Seguro
• Fotógrafos
• Donación del Sitio, Agua y Gastos Adicionales

Francés – Británico (BEF) - Belga - Neerlandés - Civil

French – British (BEF) - Belgian - Dutch - Civilian

Scenario:A small group of Allied troops reconsolidate force strength at a rural French village, preparing for their last push through enemy lines. Wehrmacht Infantry prepare a defense in depth position protecting the flank of their Fall Gelb Offensive. The Netherlands has just surrendered, Belgium is close to collapse, the Ardennes is flowing German troops in from the east, the Sedan redoubt has fallen, German forces are driving west to the English Channel. Civilian refugees escaping this advance are colliding with German and Allied positions. Impression Requirements:All armed combatants must be 16 years of age or older. Those under 16 can perform a non-combatant, age-appropriate support role while under supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Please read the “Impression Guidelines” on <a href="http://www.battleoffrance.com" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">http://www.battleoffrance.com</a> to confirm basic minimum acceptable kit and safety requirements are met.*Civilian guidelines are not posted on the website, so please reach out to the French Requirements Coordinator for guidance.By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge the requirements of your Military - (infantry / front line support) and Civilian (refugee/camp Support) impression: German (Heer) – French – British (BEF) - Belgian - Dutch - Civilian If you have any questions, please contact the Impression Representatives, see Requirements on www.battleoffrance.com. Front Line Support- field medical, communications … impressions with functional equipment that can add to this immersive event. Registration:We strongly request you arrive early Friday or Saturday morning for smooth and timely registration. We would prefer your late arrival to not disrupt the immersion experience.Please check in before setting up and kitting out to receive instructions on; camp sites, parking and generally what is going on for the weekend.Parking, will be at the Patton House. Please follow the directional signs posted.Registration ends 03/30/2025. ****NO REFUNDS****Day tripping and overnight camping are both acceptable.Walk-ons are welcome.Activity Flow:• Friday afternoon we will be developing each army and going through some required training. Equipment testing and field preparation will be needed to be completed. That evening we will begin our 20-hour limited combat immersion.• Saturday will be the unrestricted immersive combat, which will take up most of the day. It will follow with a memorial and cultural activities. The evening, we will have a soirée at Café Louis for the two armies to come together socially, after combat. We will pace the day to minimize burn out and fatigue but maximize the fun and camaraderie of the immersive experience.• Early Sunday will be the expected departure time for the event. Grooming:Maintain the style of hair and facial hair required by your national army unit for 1940. This will be on average, short hair off the ears and no beards. If you have long hair keep it covered. Army Directors:There will be army Directors for each army, Louis Alarie & Craig Alarie (Allied) and Aaron Bosnick & Gentry Herring(German), who will monitor their camps and make sure they are cleaned up before departure. Please leave the area cleaner then how you found it. Photographer:'Robert Jensen', will be taking photo and videos throughout Saturday, and we will have time post field scenarios to take various group photos. He will be joined with two additional photographers supporting the team, Fred Lauf and Leslie Granda-Hill.<a href="https://www.battleoffrance.com/2024-photo--video.html" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">2024 Photo & Video - BATTLE OF FRANCE EVENTS</a>*If you are wearing a kit that you do not want on social media, please inform the photographer politely. Registration Fee (What You get): $35• Saturday Dinner (Please stay in your army camp for properly allocated portions)• Portable Toilets• Insurance• Photographers• Site Donation, Water, and Additional Expenses *Please take out your TRASH at the end of the event. * Command Structure:Please note that if you are joining us that you will be expected to perform your duties late Friday and all Saturday as if you are a mobilized soldier in Spring 1940. Military protocol will be required. There will be an established Commander and Non-Commissioned Officers that must be listened to if their commands are lawful and safe. We want you to have an enjoyable experience but would like the immersion to not be broken. Please present any concerns to your chain of command or event staff with any discrepancies. This is a non-negotiable command structure which will be broken down by army Friday evening. We understand a mixture of units will be in attendance that is why we must state this concern. Camp:There will be room for a separate Allied and German camps. Some basic amenities will be provided i.e water, portable toilets, and wood can be foraged. Campfires are allowed. If any holes are dug, please fill them in after. Stay out of your enemy’s camp during Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. We encourage you to bring any period-correct camp site props that can help enhance the immersive experience i.e. road signs in French, roadblocks like cheveaux-de-frisse , sandbags, communication equipment, medical gear, flags, table, chairs, bicycles etc..Vehicles:If you have interest bringing vehicles correct to 1940, please contact us to discuss first. What's New:• We are working on greater separation of the Allied and German armies throughout the weekend. We will do our best to have a 20 hour immersion period. There will be two separate army formations and Saturday morning will be for the late arrivals.• A greater emphasis on training and material culture will be pushed on Friday and Saturday evenings.• Battle scenarios will be more organic, free flowing and less scripted. Battle of France Events staff in collaboration with 92e Régiment d'Infanterie and 1940 Allies and members of KG Franzky, are happy to host this annual event. Thank you all, for your continued support. This is Not Real War! Have Fun!

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Scenario:A small group of Allied troops reconsolidate force strength at a rural French village, preparing for their last push through enemy lines. Wehrmacht Infantry prepare a defense in depth position protecting the flank of their Fall Gelb Offensive. The Netherlands has just surrendered, Belgium is close to collapse, the Ardennes is flowing German troops in from the east, the Sedan redoubt has fallen, German forces are driving west to the English Channel. Civilian refugees escaping this advance are colliding with German and Allied positions. Impression Requirements:All armed combatants must be 16 years of age or older. Those under 16 can perform a non-combatant, age-appropriate support role while under supervision of a parent or legal guardian. Please read the “Impression Guidelines” on <a href="http://www.battleoffrance.com" target="_blank">http://www.battleoffrance.com</a> to confirm basic minimum acceptable kit and safety requirements are met.*Civilian guidelines are not posted on the website, so please reach out to the French Requirements Coordinator for guidance.By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge the requirements of your Military - (infantry / front line support) and Civilian (refugee/camp Support) impression: German (Heer) – French – British (BEF) - Belgian - Dutch - Civilian If you have any questions, please contact the Impression Representatives, see Requirements on www.battleoffrance.com. Front Line Support- field medical, communications … impressions with functional equipment that can add to this immersive event. Registration:We strongly request you arrive early Friday or Saturday morning for smooth and timely registration. We would prefer your late arrival to not disrupt the immersion experience.Please check in before setting up and kitting out to receive instructions on; camp sites, parking and generally what is going on for the weekend.Parking, will be at the Patton House. Please follow the directional signs posted.Registration ends 03/30/2025. ****NO REFUNDS****Day tripping and overnight camping are both acceptable.Walk-ons are welcome.Activity Flow:• Friday afternoon we will be developing each army and going through some required training. Equipment testing and field preparation will be needed to be completed. That evening we will begin our 20-hour limited combat immersion.• Saturday will be the unrestricted immersive combat, which will take up most of the day. It will follow with a memorial and cultural activities. The evening, we will have a soirée at Café Louis for the two armies to come together socially, after combat. We will pace the day to minimize burn out and fatigue but maximize the fun and camaraderie of the immersive experience.• Early Sunday will be the expected departure time for the event. Grooming:Maintain the style of hair and facial hair required by your national army unit for 1940. This will be on average, short hair off the ears and no beards. If you have long hair keep it covered. Army Directors:There will be army Directors for each army, Louis Alarie &amp; Craig Alarie (Allied) and Aaron Bosnick &amp; Gentry Herring(German), who will monitor their camps and make sure they are cleaned up before departure. Please leave the area cleaner then how you found it. Photographer:'Robert Jensen', will be taking photo and videos throughout Saturday, and we will have time post field scenarios to take various group photos. He will be joined with two additional photographers supporting the team, Fred Lauf and Leslie Granda-Hill.<a href="https://www.battleoffrance.com/2024-photo--video.html">2024 Photo &amp; Video - BATTLE OF FRANCE EVENTS</a>*If you are wearing a kit that you do not want on social media, please inform the photographer politely. Registration Fee (What You get): $35• Saturday Dinner (Please stay in your army camp for properly allocated portions)• Portable Toilets• Insurance• Photographers• Site Donation, Water, and Additional Expenses *Please take out your TRASH at the end of the event. * Command Structure:Please note that if you are joining us that you will be expected to perform your duties late Friday and all Saturday as if you are a mobilized soldier in Spring 1940. Military protocol will be required. There will be an established Commander and Non-Commissioned Officers that must be listened to if their commands are lawful and safe. We want you to have an enjoyable experience but would like the immersion to not be broken. Please present any concerns to your chain of command or event staff with any discrepancies. This is a non-negotiable command structure which will be broken down by army Friday evening. We understand a mixture of units will be in attendance that is why we must state this concern. Camp:There will be room for a separate Allied and German camps. Some basic amenities will be provided i.e water, portable toilets, and wood can be foraged. Campfires are allowed. If any holes are dug, please fill them in after. Stay out of your enemy’s camp during Friday evening to Saturday afternoon. We encourage you to bring any period-correct camp site props that can help enhance the immersive experience i.e. road signs in French, roadblocks like cheveaux-de-frisse , sandbags, communication equipment, medical gear, flags, table, chairs, bicycles etc..Vehicles:If you have interest bringing vehicles correct to 1940, please contact us to discuss first. What's New:• We are working on greater separation of the Allied and German armies throughout the weekend. We will do our best to have a 20 hour immersion period. There will be two separate army formations and Saturday morning will be for the late arrivals.• A greater emphasis on training and material culture will be pushed on Friday and Saturday evenings.• Battle scenarios will be more organic, free flowing and less scripted. Battle of France Events staff in collaboration with 92e Régiment d'Infanterie and 1940 Allies and members of KG Franzky, are happy to host this annual event. Thank you all, for your continued support. This is Not Real War! Have Fun!

1940 Battle of France (Historical Immersion Event)

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Battle of France Events

1940 Battle of France (Historical Immersion Event)

1720 Brooklyn Rd N

German (Heer)

$35

French – British (BEF) - Belgian - Dutch - Civilian

$35