06-09-2009, 07:14 PM
A last annoucement from the reenactor side of this event:
The concept of the “ commentated Battle scene“ for the „Römer- und Germanentage Kalkriese 2009“
The commentated Battle scene was created by the Reenactment group Chasuari ( http://www.chasuari.de ) in 2005 at Museum Kalkriese. Followed by an improved version, with more actors, and shown to a broad audience in 2007. the Battle takes place on the partly reconstructed original earthenwork rampart.
The Point is to give an authentic but lively impression of roman-germanic hostilities during the Varus-Campaign to the Audience.
Based on this concept the museum ordered this for 2009 on a greater scale with reenactors from all about Europe.
Time schedule:
12th June : Dress Rehearsal
13h - 14th : Battlereenactment at 14:30
about 75 minutes time
The Reenactor gear is relaid most accurately at the results of the state-of-the-art science of archeology and historians.
The Reenators gear and clothing are not Fantasy-Role playing outfits, they represent the latest results in archeological and historical studies.
Except for the sake of personal security the actors will use only show-fighting weapons.
In Kalkriese, the center of events is the battlefield, discovered in 1989. It is located in the western area of the museum, and excavations are going on until today. But on this Weekend about 160 Germanic warriors and 200 Legionaries’ will clash in different sequences and show how events could have taken place in the year 9 AD.(except for the heavy rains, we do hope), when the most skilled army of the time was defeated and completely destroyed by an underdog adversary.
A main factor for the Germanic success was a primitive rampart, which has been recreated on 110 meters according of the archaeological results. It is built of fortified soil and lawn. Around this, the battle will take place.
The international known military historian Dr. Marcus Junkelmann, one of todays leading roman-army-experts, will moderate the battle scenes.
As this is not a stage play there won´t be an Arminius or Varus,neither there will be spoken dialogues of any kind.
Rather we try to give an impression of the events that took place on this soil 2000 years ago, like the findings shown in the Museum indicate today.
Different kinds of roman Army Units were proven by finds on this ground. These Legionaries, Auxiliary and Cavalry will be fighting in the antique military context. The civilians and baggage will take part too.
There are only view hints of Rome’s enemies, the Germanics
But there are known remains of their settlements near the battle field. Germanic villages are found at Venne and Engter nowadays small modern towns.
The last scene shows the arrival of the troops of the roman army leader Germanicus on his campaign six years after the defeat of Varus.
This is linked to the eight pile of bones excavated nearby. These are believed to be created by Germanicus troops, entombing the remains oft the roman army which was abolished.
The Planning and Execution was ordered by the museum Kalkriese.
The voluntary Reenactors are organized by the network Comitatius.
( http://www.comitatus.eu ).
For the Planning Team:
Robert Brosch & Dr. Ulrike Hindersmann
List of Reenactmentgroups “Römer- und Germanentagen Kalkriese 2009”
Germanics
Chasuari Germany (Niedersachsen)
Foederati Germany (Thüringen)
Forntjotr Germany (NRW)
Hermunduren Germany (Thüringen)
Iron Roots Poland
Kwerer Germany (Thüringen)
Projekt AUXILIA REX G. T. Germany (Norddeutschland)
Projekt Brukterer Germany (NRW, Bremen)
Projekt Sueben Germany (Baden-Württemberg),
Austria (Vorarlberg)
Res Gestae Saxonicae Germany (NRW)
Romans
Cohors I Germanorum Germany
Cohors II Augusta Praetoria Italy
Cohors IIII Vindelicorum Germany
Gemina Projekt Netherlands
Legio I Italica Italy
Legio XI Claudia Belgium
Legio XI Claudia Switzerland
Legio XIIII GMV Poland
Legio XV Apollinaris Austria
Timetrotter Germany
Vigilia Romana Vindriacum Germany
Milites Bedenses Germany
Legio XXII Primigenia Bitburg Germany
Some comments from my side:
My apologies, that I havn´t annouce this earlier. The Situation was, that we, the "inner organisation" of the reenactors present at Kalkriese had not a free hand to organize this event like we wished. We are not partners of the museum, but merely consultans. The Museum of Kalkriese is the only authority in that matter. We tried to make the best out of it and I think we did well. At least, we will see this week, if we were succesful.
The battle scenes are probaply the main attraction and is our main subject at this event. Beside this, With nearly 200 participants Kalkriese will see the biggest gathering of "germanic warriors and civilians "of the 1st. AD since 2000 years. Together with our roman friends we are now able to interpret the common history around the Battle of Varus, as it wasn´t possible before. Hopefully this brings us to a new level of germanic and roman reenactment! At least, this is our wish.
I´m looking forward to meet some people of this forum at Kalkriese.
A final note:
All participants got Event-ID-Cards, which identify the obligated reenactors. Any visitor in period attire won´t get access to the event by decision of the museum! Therefore I discourage any interested reenactor to come with his or her historical attire and equipment!
cheers
Robert
The concept of the “ commentated Battle scene“ for the „Römer- und Germanentage Kalkriese 2009“
The commentated Battle scene was created by the Reenactment group Chasuari ( http://www.chasuari.de ) in 2005 at Museum Kalkriese. Followed by an improved version, with more actors, and shown to a broad audience in 2007. the Battle takes place on the partly reconstructed original earthenwork rampart.
The Point is to give an authentic but lively impression of roman-germanic hostilities during the Varus-Campaign to the Audience.
Based on this concept the museum ordered this for 2009 on a greater scale with reenactors from all about Europe.
Time schedule:
12th June : Dress Rehearsal
13h - 14th : Battlereenactment at 14:30
about 75 minutes time
The Reenactor gear is relaid most accurately at the results of the state-of-the-art science of archeology and historians.
The Reenators gear and clothing are not Fantasy-Role playing outfits, they represent the latest results in archeological and historical studies.
Except for the sake of personal security the actors will use only show-fighting weapons.
In Kalkriese, the center of events is the battlefield, discovered in 1989. It is located in the western area of the museum, and excavations are going on until today. But on this Weekend about 160 Germanic warriors and 200 Legionaries’ will clash in different sequences and show how events could have taken place in the year 9 AD.(except for the heavy rains, we do hope), when the most skilled army of the time was defeated and completely destroyed by an underdog adversary.
A main factor for the Germanic success was a primitive rampart, which has been recreated on 110 meters according of the archaeological results. It is built of fortified soil and lawn. Around this, the battle will take place.
The international known military historian Dr. Marcus Junkelmann, one of todays leading roman-army-experts, will moderate the battle scenes.
As this is not a stage play there won´t be an Arminius or Varus,neither there will be spoken dialogues of any kind.
Rather we try to give an impression of the events that took place on this soil 2000 years ago, like the findings shown in the Museum indicate today.
Different kinds of roman Army Units were proven by finds on this ground. These Legionaries, Auxiliary and Cavalry will be fighting in the antique military context. The civilians and baggage will take part too.
There are only view hints of Rome’s enemies, the Germanics
But there are known remains of their settlements near the battle field. Germanic villages are found at Venne and Engter nowadays small modern towns.
The last scene shows the arrival of the troops of the roman army leader Germanicus on his campaign six years after the defeat of Varus.
This is linked to the eight pile of bones excavated nearby. These are believed to be created by Germanicus troops, entombing the remains oft the roman army which was abolished.
The Planning and Execution was ordered by the museum Kalkriese.
The voluntary Reenactors are organized by the network Comitatius.
( http://www.comitatus.eu ).
For the Planning Team:
Robert Brosch & Dr. Ulrike Hindersmann
List of Reenactmentgroups “Römer- und Germanentagen Kalkriese 2009”
Germanics
Chasuari Germany (Niedersachsen)
Foederati Germany (Thüringen)
Forntjotr Germany (NRW)
Hermunduren Germany (Thüringen)
Iron Roots Poland
Kwerer Germany (Thüringen)
Projekt AUXILIA REX G. T. Germany (Norddeutschland)
Projekt Brukterer Germany (NRW, Bremen)
Projekt Sueben Germany (Baden-Württemberg),
Austria (Vorarlberg)
Res Gestae Saxonicae Germany (NRW)
Romans
Cohors I Germanorum Germany
Cohors II Augusta Praetoria Italy
Cohors IIII Vindelicorum Germany
Gemina Projekt Netherlands
Legio I Italica Italy
Legio XI Claudia Belgium
Legio XI Claudia Switzerland
Legio XIIII GMV Poland
Legio XV Apollinaris Austria
Timetrotter Germany
Vigilia Romana Vindriacum Germany
Milites Bedenses Germany
Legio XXII Primigenia Bitburg Germany
Some comments from my side:
My apologies, that I havn´t annouce this earlier. The Situation was, that we, the "inner organisation" of the reenactors present at Kalkriese had not a free hand to organize this event like we wished. We are not partners of the museum, but merely consultans. The Museum of Kalkriese is the only authority in that matter. We tried to make the best out of it and I think we did well. At least, we will see this week, if we were succesful.
The battle scenes are probaply the main attraction and is our main subject at this event. Beside this, With nearly 200 participants Kalkriese will see the biggest gathering of "germanic warriors and civilians "of the 1st. AD since 2000 years. Together with our roman friends we are now able to interpret the common history around the Battle of Varus, as it wasn´t possible before. Hopefully this brings us to a new level of germanic and roman reenactment! At least, this is our wish.
I´m looking forward to meet some people of this forum at Kalkriese.
A final note:
All participants got Event-ID-Cards, which identify the obligated reenactors. Any visitor in period attire won´t get access to the event by decision of the museum! Therefore I discourage any interested reenactor to come with his or her historical attire and equipment!
cheers
Robert
Robert Brosch
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Germanic warriors of 1st ct. AD
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Network of germanic Reenactors of 1st ct. AD
www.chasuari.de">www.chasuari.de
Germanic warriors of 1st ct. AD
www.comitatus.eu">www.comitatus.eu
Network of germanic Reenactors of 1st ct. AD
