ABOUT THE FURIOUS FOURTH
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Based out of Central Pennsylvania, our non-profit association seeks to convey the personal stories, struggles and triumphs of the typical soldier who battled across Europe during World War II. We formally portray and interpret 2nd Platoon, Baker Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. Most of us in the group have professional backgrounds in Education, History and the military. We take a degree of pride in our differences from other reenacting organizations.
Rather than merely setting up camp displays with "stuff," we strive to move a step beyond and tell a broader story - a human story. Yes, we can tell you all about the capacities of an M-1 Garand Rifle or the mechanics of a Willys 1942 Jeep. However, these stories of equipment and weaponry matter only in the context of their times and the men who used them. History is the saga of people, not the story of stuff. To paraphrase writer Freeman Tilden, the primary objective of our historical interpretation is "not instruction, but provocation." We constantly strive to live up to that edict. As a living history organization looking to grow, we actively recruit for new members and welcome inquiries about joining the ranks. We are also available for film shoots and movie productions. Please visit our Contact page to get in touch about recruitment, educational activities, event opportunities or film projects. |
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Preview a Furious Fourth display. Watch the whole video here.
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Enjoy the announcement trailer for our short film Hürtgen.
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THE FURIOUS FOURTH ROSTER
ORGANIZATION MEMBERS
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FURIOUS FOURTH EXPANDS
JOIN OUR PITTSBURGH AREA CHAPTER As the ranks of our organization continued to expand, we recognized that some of our members reside in the greater Pittsburgh area. As a result, we are more actively seeking new members from the Western Pennsylvania region. Not only could you participate in our main stage events but also smaller events at Pittsburgh area museums and monuments with which we have connections. Contact us to learn more.
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REENACTORS FOR FILM
NEED HISTORIANS FOR SHOOTS? With experience in both history and video, The Furious Fourth offers its talents to the film industry. We are experts in 1940s material culture, military tactics, vehicles and weaponry. We also own a substantial collection of authentic clothing and gear. Whether you are seeking extras for a documentary or advisors for a major motion picture, we can offer invaluable insight for your film production. Contact us to learn more.
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OUR OTHER IMPRESSIONS
PORTRAYING THE MILITARY BRANCHES Beyond our traditional reenacting impressions of the 4th Infantry Division, we also have a vast collection of uniforms and artifacts for specific events with varying themes.
We were the first organization to do a formal living history event within Gettysburg National Military Park. Our unit portrayed German POWs who lived and worked on the battlefield from 1944-1946 to assist with wartime production. We participated in landscape restoration at Devil's Den. Among our other site-specific portrayals is captured Allied airmen. Fort Roberdeau Historic Site, a Revolutionary War fort, stands in as a Stalag camp as we pay homage to prisoners of war. This allows us to break away from more typical frontline portrayals and interpret the toils of tedium and survival. In addition, we also have a full collection of World War II naval uniforms, equipment and items that are ideal for living history presentations at naval centers, ship museums and other historic sites. Contact us to learn more about our programs. |
