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UNIT COMMANDERS REPORT
Ray Newman – Kapitan Roman Rodionivich Neman

Privet comrades and welcome to the first edition for 2009. The unit had a busy event season last year and it plans to be no less busy in 2009 with two new events including our own trench system at Kelvendon Hatch and a return to Bovingdon tank museum after a two-year absence, but more later.

I would like to announce three new members who have joined our ranks:

On behalf of the 2nd Guards Rifle Division may I welcome Bob, Jamie and Chris to a long and fruitful membership.

A note to add is that the AGM Results & Reports for 2008 are in the newsletter.

EVENTS for 2009
Join the 2nd Guards forum for all the latest info: http://www.redarmylivinghistory.com

Kelvendon Hatch – 16/17th May – Bunker Bash, Essex. – We have our very own trench system dug for us with us finishing it off, as we know best. This show is getting bigger every year and the 2nd Guards plans to support its rise. This plans to be a fantastic living history event with lots of other attractions such as Militaria stalls, traders and other re-enactment groups.
The scenario is set in 1943 so the Obr35 pattern uniform should be worn. I will have some unit Obr35 gyms with me. It would be really helpful if you arrived as early as you can on the Friday.
Please help and support your unit by making this a memorable living history event by attending in numbers.
A Good Turmout Needed

Bovingdon Tank Museum – June 27/28th – Dorset. Living history at the tank museum with free visits. We return to this show after a two year absence which plans to be an enjoyable one with a T34 on our static display.
The scenario is set in 1944 so the Obr43 uniform should be worn.

Kelmarsh Hall – 25/26th July - Leicestershire – This Multi Period event is getting bigger and better every year with lots to see and do. We have more area to set out our camp and scenario with more scope to use our big Russian tents to great effect including one for the Banya! There are also number of interesting stalls on site selling a wide variety of goods that may be of interest.
Our last visit to Kelmarsh Hall saw unit members taking part as French Resistance fighters for the Western Front battle, which included some members of the parachute regiment dropping out of the sky onto the battlefield.
This is a truly re-enactors event where we are not competing with vehicles or Militaria stalls so have a fantastic opportunity to devise a unique living history display, but we need you to support your unit and attend this event in large numbers so mark this event down on your calendar because you will have a great time.
This is a 1944 scenario so the Obr43 pattern uniform must be worn.
Please Support this Event, as we need a BIG TURNOUT. The 2nd Guards Rifle Division Needs You!!

Peak Rail – 8/9th August – This relaxing event is set in South Derbyshire beside a vintage railway and its carriages. Our living history display also includes dugouts/trenches and a public battle with free weapons hire! This event usual takes place the first weekend of August.

Military Odyssey - 29/30/31st August – Kent – This is the biggest event of the year for the unit as we are part of the Eastern Front public battle which included a T34 tank, a YAK fighter and Red Army troops, not forgetting a Tiger Tank! Each event gets better so this one should be no exception! I can confirm that we will have the T34 and the Yak in our battle display.
This is a 1944 scenario so the Obr43 pattern uniform is to be worn.
We need a large attendance from everyone to make this the best show to date so PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR UNIT, the 2nd GUARDS RIFLE DIVISION.

September-Victory show – Date and scenario TBA.

September- Kelvendon Hatch – Date and scenario TBA.

UNIT FORUM
http://www.redarmylivinghistory.com

As previously mentioned, the 2nd Guards Rifle Division has its very own forum with lots of topics, discussions, ideas and loads of information on everything to do with our unit and hobby including information on the forthcoming events.
We are using up to the minute technology so you can ask questions, learn and exchange new ideas from your fellow unit members. Many topics are often discussed on our forum. So sign up and log on!

2nd GUARDS SHIRTS

The unit now has its own supply of Polo Shirts with the unit embroidered Guards Badge. The shirt it self is navy blue in colour and is a ‘Fruit of the Loom’ quality. They come in 2 sizes L and XL and cost £12.00. Contact me if you want to purchase one. Ray: 2ndguards@tiscali.co.uk

OUR UNIT WEB SITE
www.2ndguards.com

For information on the next event, you will need to click on the SUPPLEMENTS PAGE on our web site, which is updated before any event and will include information such as Directions, Scenario, Uniforms and Food. The link can be found on the home page, just scroll down until you see the button on the left panel.

GALLERY 1 has pictures for all of 2008 & 2009 events so keep looking at our web site as I am making changes all the time, trying to improve and add things so that we have the best-looking site. If you have any ideas for any improvements then please let me know.
I am currently working on the 2006 Galleries so keep checking.

RED ARMY UNIFORM REGULATIONS
These are standard Red Army regulations and practises so they must be observed and will be checked at the morning parade.

COLLAR LINER: A clean white-collar liner inside the collar of both the Obr35 and Obr43 Gym.

NEEDLE & THREAD: A needle & thread pinned on the inside of your pilotka flap with white/khaki cotton thread wrapped around the needle.

HAIR CUT: Back and sides of hair must be cut short above the ears and with no side burns. Hair on top is permitted but the back and sides must be shaved to at least a number 2. If unsure look at the pictures below.
* If your hair is too long and therefore unauthentic of our portrayal of Red Army troops during 1941-1945 then it would be unfair on your comrades who have made the effort to have the correct hair cut for you to take part in the event. You have purchased the uniforms and kit so get your haircut or otherwise we might as well wear jeans on the other side of our perimeter! You must observe the HAIR CUT REGULATIONS.

Chairmans Report

Well 2008 was a busy year for the unit with many exciting and memorable times so 2009 looks just as good with two new events. Please support the unit as numbers do make a difference in our scenario, theme and impression on the organisers and public alike.
On a personal note, Andy will be doing the cooking at events for a little while as I have a problem with my arm at the moment but I can assure everyone that once recovered then I will be back!

Cheers Lez

Personal note from the U/C.
Please support your unit and comrades as much possible because we need a large turnout at many of the events to make our scenarios work, plus we are involved in many exciting activities, including trench combat and public battle displays, and on top of that, the shows have lots to see. A perfect recipe for a great weekend.