About Ausreenact
Ausreenact is an apolitical World War Two Living History Organisation based in NSW, Australia. It is comprised of individuals who share a common interest in history and militaria; in particular - the uniforms, equipment and vehicles of the Allied and Axis forces circa 1939-1945.
The organisation mainly engages in either one of two types of event. The first, known as Living History, or sometimes known as a "barracks impression", emphasises the garrison life of the average serviceman. Within this impression various types of gear are displayed in a static manner in a World War Two period setting. These impressions are mainly used for educational purposes.
The other form of reenactment are the tactical events. These tactical events are usually held on large tracts of private land and involve simulated combat operations. Participating units often bring period vehicles and weapons to these events that their organizations have either restored or acquired as reproductions.
Involvement in the hobby is relatively expensive, with initial costs as of 2007 for uniforms and personal gear approaching USD 1000 per person. However these costs can be considerably higher, depending on the nationality that is being portrayed.