Andrew Camp, playing as a German, is “gunned down” by Jonnie Johnson manning the American half-truck during his suicide run near Argonne Parade Field here Sunday. The American and German camps at Fort D.A. Russell Days here performed a fictional World War II skirmish using authentic clothing and weapons (Photos by 2nd Lt. Lisa Meiman).
Brianna and Tiani Cook, performing as two French resistance members, prepare to sabotage the German’s communication line while the Germans aren’t looking during a World Ware II re-enactment on base Sunday. This particular battle was fictional but uses accurate equipment and dress for the period.
The German unit threatens Brianna Cook when they discover not only had she cut their communication line but had French resistance papers on her person.
Lanier Lucas and Randy Cook, both American Soldiers, shoot at the Germans, aiding the escape of the captured French resistance members. The Americans arrived in a half-track from the period.
David Haake, German chaplain, and Amanda Stair, German medic, tend to the “mortally wounded” German soldier Jason Smith. The chaplain performed the last rites and listened to Mr. Smith’s last confessions and requests.
Randy Cook captures and searches the sole German survivor, Randy Waag. Despite being outnumbered, the Americans won the skirmish.