If you are already a member of one of our reenacting units, great! If not take a look at the
Member units
page and figure out what role you'd like to portray in reenacting. What interests you, it's all up to you.
Contact your chosen unit and they will help you get uniformed and equipped to your unit's standards.
The Texas Military Historical Society (TMHS) is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to preserving and experiencing the
period of 1939-1945. It is in that idea that the Society was formed to promote and strengthen the World War II reenacting
hobby. Our purpose is to portray, present and recreate the diverse groups of combat soldiers that fought in the conflict.
The Texas Military Historical Society has been around since 1978 and has undergone a couple of name changes.The first name
was "The Southwest World War II Historical Society" and later in 1984 the named change to "The 36th Division
Ceremonial and Demonstration Auxiliary" and eventually became the "Texas Military Historical Society" in 1988
when tax exempt status was granted as a 503c nonprofit Texas corporation.
The TMHS works closely with the Texas Military Forces Museum located at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. The Texas Military
Historical Society represents reenacting in the 1939-1945 time period. This has led to the development and growth of numerous
units representing all members of the conflict. The units represented all follow strict rules that govern authenticity, safety
and tactics. The Axis side includes regular soldiers, artillery, paratroopers, engineers and armor.
The German units have invested considerable time and effort in bringing back to life several tracked vehicles for use in
the field, plus additional support vehicles and equipment. While great effort is taken on the equipment and gear, there is no
recreation of the political environment of the era. This is a military reenactment group oriented towards combat impressions
in the field.
Dueling with the Axis is a diverse representation of the actual Allied units of the War. Under Allied command, American,
British and French units work as a team to win the battle and the war. The units represent airborne, infantry, glider borne,
and headquarters units.
In addition, there is a Free French partisan troop that works at the situation from a different perspective. As with the
opposition, the members have spent countless man-hours restoring everything from jeeps and artillery to bicycles. These
elements join together to make an excellent outing.
Who are the members?
Our membership is composed of business professionals, tradesman, lawyers, computer programmers, students
and members of the military. The average member is a part-time historian and collector who enjoys recreating an important part
of history. Members purchase and collect their own uniforms and equipment, which they wear and exhibit at both public and
private events. As you can see, we are a group that has a niche for just about anyone that would like to participate.
What are the member benefits?
Our members enjoy a firt hand direct connection with history; from one on one interactions
with the veterans who were there that come to our events; behind the scenes access to museums; hands on with historical tools,
maps, weapons, radions telephones and documents during events and the ultimate - living in the field under tactical conditions
while recreating the true first hand experience of history.
Running a radio, restoring a jeep, there is something for everyone in the Texas Military Historical Society.
Last updated 02 Jan 11 © 2011 Texas Military Historical Society, Inc.
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