For those who might be interested, here is the latest flyer for Jump To Destiny.
Jump to Destiny: A Clash Of Eagles
A WWII Military Simulation
June 5-7th 2009, 65th Anniversary of D-DAY
Randle, WA
http://www.thewardept.org/events.html
In the early morning hours of June 6th, 1944 thousands of allied paratroopers filled the skies
over Normandy as part of Operation Neptune. This represented the airborne portion of the
D-Day invasion. Despite bad weather, heavy ground fire and off-target drops the
paratroopers fought on to victory.
Jump to Destiny is a three day historical military simulation based on the historic Operation
Neptune. It is designed to simulate the preparation and execution of the invasion of
Normandy from both the American and German perspectives.
Jump training is provided by Airborne, Ranger and Special Forces qualified US Military
personnel and a simulated drop kicks off the tactical portion of the event. Training is provided
for both German and American units. American units will be trained in jump procedures,
actions in the aircraft, airborne assault and assembly and authentic platoon tactics. German
Units will focus on german language commands, anti-partisan operations, airborne operations
(For Fallschirmjager Units) and authentic platoon tactics.
This event is combined Blank fire and airsoft. Both reenactors and airsoft players are
encouraged to attend.
Attendees will be fed and billeted in period fashion.
Price:
All personnel: $50.00
Price increase 4/22
Registration ends 5/15
RENTALS: Interested in checking out WWII events? Uniforms and weapons are available for rental.
Food – there will be a nominal charge of $10-15 to cover period food and billeting,
payable directly to the unit quarter master the day of the event.
For more information, please visit http://www.thewardept.org/events.html
All personnel wishing to bring period vehicles or participate as a partisan should
E-Mail a Board of Directors member before registering.
Presented by The War Department in association with Fallschirmjager Regt. 6.
Logistical support provided by Battlesim.
Jump Training for the simulated drop from the C-47!
Medic! Trooper undergoing medical treatment at causualty collection point.
Teamwork and squad tactics. Fix em, flank em & finish em!