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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Jul 26, 2008 22:17:24 GMT -8
Hello chaps,
I know its a long way off as yet (I like to plan ahead), but for Fort MacArthur 2009, I'm putting together two screens (peg-board) to get the general public interested, and to draw out those potential recruits.
One board will be on the theame of 'Barbed Wire'.. how the troops lived with, used, and combated it. Included will be a timeline of British wire cutters, and a couple of peaces of the actual item from the battlefields... if I can get hold of it. I would like the loan of a couple of screw pickets for this first board please!
The other board will be actual battlefield pickups. Todate, I have the following...
1) German 'Butchers Blade' S98/05: Somme find.
2) German S14: Ypre find.
3) British Brodie: Somme find.
4) Shrapnel balls: Somme find.
5) British '07' Quillion: Mons find.
6) British '07' Quillion: Gallipoli find.
7) British '07' None-quillion: Ypre find.
I hope to have a German battle bowler at some time in the near future, which will balance out the artifacts.
Any other ideas to give variety?
Seph
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Post by qms on Jul 27, 2008 1:53:01 GMT -8
Hi Seph,
It might be worth having a few illustrations, both of the original articles in good condition (or the articles themselves) and perhaps some cut-away figures of shells etc., to allow the punters MoPs to put the artifacts into context.
In the same vein, it may be worth adding a length of modern commercial barbed wire as a comparison with the war service items.
Just a thought.
Tom
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Jul 29, 2008 22:36:06 GMT -8
I had already considered illustrating the items as they would have been in original condition.. thanks Tom.
The idea of modern razor wire as a comparison is a good one.
Cutaway shells and fuses are very hard to find at a decent price, so it may be that a book on the subject of ordnance will be all that can be supplied. The former is well worth considering though.
Much appreciated!
Seph
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Post by flagpiper on Jan 19, 2009 11:56:44 GMT -8
Seph,
Just saw this. Context is very important in displays. Having many years in the NPS doing interpretation in many venues, so many people must start with the very beginning. When was barbed wire invented and why? Do types and designs mean something? Why wire in the Great War? How did it get in place at the trench lines? Any thoughts or quotes from soldiers about wire that may help set a personal connection (no pun) for the public? How was wired dealt with - wire cutters and bombs to tanks. Relating what was then to something people know now will allow context and meaning to start.
Whew, I am long winded.
Mike Stuckey
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Jan 19, 2009 21:07:42 GMT -8
Mike.. I'm way ahead of you for the questions. A working crib sheet is in the process of completion in readiness for the event! Shows your thinking though ;D Seph  |
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Post by flagpiper on Jan 20, 2009 13:43:32 GMT -8
Seph,
Getting ahead of me is not too hard - but it sounds like you have done your homework for sure. Good luck with the display! I am positive that it will turn out first rate. Wish I could see it in person...
The cold and wanting to go to the trenches park ranger...
Heavy sigh,
Mike
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Post by rsm2ndbtnlf on Jan 20, 2009 18:37:52 GMT -8
Mike.. the boards that I'm making up, are for use to display to the general public at living history events, and this years main event = Old Fort MacAthur Days... is being held on 11th & 12th of July. So, there is a very good chance that.. not only could you see the boards in person, but be a part of the actual event itself.
Old Fort MacAthur Days is a timeline event, and last year we have great fun. The event is a really good recruitment post. So-much-so in fact, that the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers received three requests of battalion membership, and out of that three... one definate = Fusilier Levine.
So, if I manage to recruit just one member for the battalion.. all of the hard work will have been extra specially worth it. In any event, I'm also learning as I go along, for no matter what our level of knowledge on any given subject, if we were to be honest with ourselves.. we are all on an upwards learning curve.
Seph ;D
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Post by flagpiper on Jan 21, 2009 8:11:18 GMT -8
Seph,
Good on ya! Recruits are good things indeed. ;D
In July I'll be in Scotland ending a 7 week visit to Europe which will include the Western Front. But, down the road, count me to see and help with events as I can manage them.
Mike
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