Stuff Reenactors Never Say

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Another two things they never say "I'm too fat to reenact, I need to diet." and "No, I don't have autism." :P

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thanks, I hope you subscribed!

[@redarmy1582]

"they are blue so they'll match." lol.😂 yes

[@MadrasArsenal]

LMAO, glad you liked that. Thanks for Watching, I hope you subscribed!

[@Joejoe-fd9xt]

Wow 101st and SS blow that’s low man real low

[@MadrasArsenal]

Not as low as the number of non SS and 101st reenactors out there for WWII events.

[@goatman9998]

Ss camo is cheaper and the Heer stuff

[@WESAVEDTHELEFT1863]

@@MadrasArsenal Darn. U right.

[@windogendoors7566]

@@goatman9998 Not if its of good quality. Most of the SS camo is terrible/farby.

[@clongid17]

I do 101st 😂 I’m thinking which regiment to do tho

[@JohnsonTheSecond]

H-Hey! No! SS is... it's... are you denying history?! **runs away while hugging weird obscure overdone SS camo item** He doesn't understand!

[@MadrasArsenal]

LOL!

[@50TNCSA]

ya ..... the part about an impression being too expensive ain't no joke you ever try to do armor restoring/building a tank is expensive !

[@MadrasArsenal]

50TNCSA Yup, those are the big bucks lol

[@85btnnsh8]

Regarding the cav thing, there are certain contexts in which cavalry were dismounted and fought as infantry. Of course, my primary reference is WW1. There were five battalions of the Canadian Mounted Rifles who's horses were taken away in 1915. They served as brigade of the second division and stormed Vimy ridge with the rest of the Corps. That being said, most impressions don't have such context.

[@billyreb8042]

85 Btn NSh Yes, but in civil war reenacting there is a huge problem with people acting as dismounted cavalry, but continuing to use cavalry tactics. Not sure about other eras, but definitely a big problem there. Improper use of dismounted cav. is what he is referring to.

[@northernknight7787]

Spanish American war too. Every cavalry unit except the 2nd US was dismounted

[@MadrasArsenal]

This is true. Context is very important. Hope all is well.

[@tomvernon2123]

How about this one? "Those cavalry guys never take any hits."

[@MadrasArsenal]

LMAO yea that too.

[@TheRovingRebel61]

Lol loved the dismounted cav authenticity jabs, most of those impressions are garbage

[@MadrasArsenal]

Yup/ Thanks for Watching, I hope you subscribed!

[@evyn04]

At first I couldn’t tell when you finished so I thought I got into reenacting wrong

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thanks, I hope you subscribed!

[@larrylee4522]

Outstanding video! I really appreciate what you're trying to accomplish. I got into reenacting for pretty much the same reasons, and was lucky enough to have had a couple of mentors help me, especially with clothing, equipment, and research. Keep up the good work, and...HUZZAH!!!

[@MadrasArsenal]

Larry Lee Thank you sir! I really appreciate it. Hopefully we will all continue to grow in this hobby to better present to the public.

[@murphysmuskets]

haha I say the first two all the time! The formal Ball's are hit and miss but Ive been to a few that were just awesome! Probably because they were in the South and its definitely more a Southern thing. Great video!

[@MadrasArsenal]

murpheysmuskets Haha, thanks man! The Balls joke was supposed to be slightly crude lol. Let me know when you make it down this way again man.

[@JamesLewis98]

I'm interested in reenacting, and I was wondering where would be the best place to find gear for someone with a limited income? (Specifically Anglo-Zulu, like you are wearing in this video, and American Revolution)

[@MadrasArsenal]

James Lewis Check out my Facebook page, I can have the uniforms custom made for you, for a lot better price than what most people sell them for. facebook.com/MadrasTradingCompany

[@Willysmb44]

I've said the event is too far plenty of times, when I grew up in Florida and the nearest events used to be several states away (before there were any events in that state). I've also heard the shoe profile excuse several times in WW2, back when nobody was making reproduction footwear. I saw plenty of sneakers and hiking boots 'modified' to look sort of WW2-ish. But I've seen my share of sneakers worn by people who swore they couldn't wear correct shoes/boots. All that said, it was ironic you mentioned research after taking off you pith helmet and showing off your trendy haircut you likely never would have seen during the Zulu wars!

[@MadrasArsenal]

Willysmb44 Some things like Army Regulations are beyond my control.

[@johnbeauvais3159]

Willysmb44 Florida is difficult for reenacting

[@enyawrebbuj9458]

The British reenactor group called the "die hard dundies" here in the UK are really a good source of info and pointers on loadout....

[@MadrasArsenal]

Yup I have contacted the Die Hards

[@enyawrebbuj9458]

@@MadrasArsenal awesome....

[@septimus64]

When I moved to Louisiana I was looking for a Heer unit and the only one I found was an SS unit. Now I am the unit commander. Our unit has a Hetzer from a specific SS unit which is why we do SS.

[@MadrasArsenal]

Hmmm.

[@darthsoldier6939]

Actually when I normally go to these events I am the only one In 101st para uniform

[@MadrasArsenal]

Are you the only American at the event?

[@darthsoldier6939]

no but i am the only one depicting airborne others are mostly regular infantry units but i am not from USA so that might be the reason

[@Robofish12]

As a Civil War reenactor, the bit about dismounted cav is painfully, PAINFULLY accurate....

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thanks, I hope you subscribed!

[@khanlo4f333]

Yup could never disagree

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thanks!

[@mikecarroll6592]

Wrong Helmet/ Stripes on wrong arm/. Green facings on sleeves wrong shape/ plain brass buttons not VC buttons. Haversack wrong material wrong buckle..Just a piss take

[@MadrasArsenal]

Oh wow, yea you got ahold of one of my old video's.

[@mageleader3699]

Here's another thing reenactors never say. "Boy, I sure do hope some thread counters show up to this event. They really encourage me to continue in the hobby and improve my impression, especially when I'm just starting out!"

[@tyrian_baal]

@@mageleader3699 Im scared of them, im gonna get my own stitching kit for pants and im worried ill fuck it up for them

[@mageleader3699]

@@tyrian_baal Don't be. There's such a thing as "close enough" when it comes to reenactment. Besides, hand-stitching your own is historically accurate anyway.

[@Cardboardspaceship7]

Are you collar badges Lincolnshire regiment?

[@MadrasArsenal]

No they are the Warwickshire Regiment collar badges.

[@JohnsonTheSecond]

@@MadrasArsenal I love how you mention 101st and SS being overrepresented and you do 24th for A-Z war, haha

[@yankeedoodle7365]

You can put /Younger Reenactor s

[@MadrasArsenal]

Ah yes the child soldiers.

[@89boy38]

Nice

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thank you!

[@rustyskeleman]

I don't get a lot of these jokes, but it's a much different video than you'd find from other reenacters I'm sure.

[@MadrasArsenal]

Rusty Davis Yea, most reenactors cant laugh at themselves for some reason lol

[@cosmoww1renactor182]

are you in a 24th foot group

[@MadrasArsenal]

+CosmoWW1 Renactor Sadly just my own, as there is very little interest in my area.

[@cosmoww1renactor182]

Shame you done live here in the uk as there's a couple of groups here I'm actually planning on doing a british zulu war impression once I've finished napoleonic 23rd of foot

[@MadrasArsenal]

Where do you live?

[@cosmoww1renactor182]

The UK

[@MadrasArsenal]

CosmoWW1 Renactor Ah, somehow I missed that in your comment. Yes, I must say the UK has some top of the line reenactors, and the fellows from the Diehards goup have been most helpful, as there is very little information on uniforms and equipment here in the states.

[@otherdampwood5695]

What helmet is that

[@nicholas_x7732]

Its called a pith helmet. I believe that type is called a colonial pattern or British overseas pith helmet.

[@MadrasArsenal]

Its the British Pith Helmet. Thanks and thanks for watching! I hope you subscribed!

[@johnknecht6958]

Most of these things I agree with you on.... but lay off the dismounted cavalry man. I'm in a unit that historically did have two companies specifically of men who were dismounts. (5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry by the time they were part of the Michigan Brigade companies I and K were companies comprised of men who had lost their horses, who had enlisted at a point where horses were not readily available, or who were dismounted by order of their officer for disciplinary reasons. and during a battle its more accurate for us to be dismounted any ways as it was not a regular thing for cavalry troopers to fight on horse back. (Custer made a bit of a thing of it for charging into big saber charge... with 1 of his regiments but the other three were dismounted on the flanks engaged in attacking the confederate flanks with one well to the rear as reserves (specifically I am referencing the use of the 1st 5th 6th and 7th Michigan cavalry units at the Eastern battle field at Gettysburg. So please lay off the poking at dismounts. we're not as inaccurate as you make us out to be.

[@MadrasArsenal]

Ok, well congrats on being historically accurate while at the same time not being able to take a joke. In this hobby we typically represent soldiers, soldiers poke fun at each other and are not so sensitive about it, as they generally have big shoulders and can brush it off. If its any consolation, I had ancestors in a Mississippi regiment that had several cavalry companies that never saw a horse...

[@johnknecht6958]

I am not unable to take a joke. I am how ever a little bit tired of the "dismounted troopers as an impression is farb" troppe. I have been in this hobby since the early 80s (and as a soldier since the early 90s) I am not unfamiliar with the ribbing that goes on particularly between the branches. (calling berdans "tree frogs" saying the zouave guys were so eager to fight they came running in their pajamas, saying the artillery is where reenactors go to die...or retire. calling mounted cav "Saber fairies" I have heard it all. but the picking on dismount troopers just rubs me wrong. we're already marginalized with in our own groups alot of the time.

[@MadrasArsenal]

John Knecht I can definitely see your point, I'm actually going to start working on my "Hinds Light Dragoons" impression which is what my ancestors were in, so that will actually be a light Inf. impression.

[@americanrevolutionreenacto2357]

This is so true tho lmao😂

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thanks, I hope you subscribed!

[@Merlin07100]

Great Uniform!! Anglo-Zulu War? jw

[@MadrasArsenal]

LotrKelly Yup, I'm working on getting it complete and then forming a unit here in the US.

[@Merlin07100]

Are you on facebook? jw We could be like Lt. Chard and Bromhead haha Def keep me updated. Does your company sell any Confederate stuff? Im in the 5th Louisiana inf.

[@MadrasArsenal]

Yes sir, My name is Kurt Stevens, and you can find me in numerous reenacting FB groups like The Trade Blanket, Reenacting: Show Your Impressions. So far I have not had an order for a Confederate Uniform, but I can definitely have them made.

[@Merlin07100]

I found you. Thanks Kurt. Friend request sent if that is okay.

[@MadrasArsenal]

Yup! I added you.

[@wintersheritagehouse4277]

😂😂😂😂

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thanks for watching!

[@GustacBode4171]

"156"

[@MadrasArsenal]

ha!

[@АлександрБирюков-н2й]

ого нечего себе какой дюжи длинный штык

[@MadrasArsenal]

What?

[@sovietunion8928]

I love god.

[@MadrasArsenal]

Good.

[@americathebeautiful3577]

The jokes are okay, the delivery was kinda bad. I feel like you're one of them people who never smile or show emotion. lol

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thanks and thanks for watching! I hope you subscribed!

[@АлександрБирюков-н2й]

а на голове у тебя не правильный оселедец надо было побольше волос выбрить

[@MadrasArsenal]

What?

[@АлександрБирюков-н2й]

@@MadrasArsenal ты что не казак разве что незнаешь до сих пор чуб на лысине что это такое у хохлов тогда спроси они точно знают и обьяснят тебе поподробнее

[@moosemoose1757]

terrible

[@MadrasArsenal]

Thanks! I hope you subscribed!