12KP Events

18/11/2023

We are back.. Garry etc.. Contact me via phone. ;)

"We'll Meet Again" is a 1939 British song made famous by singer Vera Lynn with music and lyrics composed and written by English songwriters Ross Parker and H...

25/06/2023

Get ready for the 80th Anniversary of Operation Thursday! June 2024, near Knoxville TN.

Item title reads - The forgotten army. Burma.Various shots of the Chindits trekking through woodland with mules. They set up their guns and fire. Various sho...

22/06/2023

Who would be interested in this Scenario in 2025?

It was to be the largest airborne operation in history. As the Allies pushed into Germany seeking an end to World War 2 in Europe, Operation Varsity was laun...

10/06/2023

First batch of photos from our Operation
Longcloth Preservation March. 14 miles covered 3,500 foot climb.

Keep your eye out for Operation Thursday 2024

31/05/2023

"On the 8th February 1943 the Chindits commenced their advance into Burma from Indian base town of Imphal.

Wingate issued his Order of the Day as the Chindit Columns commenced their crossing of the Chindwin River on 13th February:"

'Today we stand on the threshold of battle. The time of preparation is over, and we are moving on the enemy to prove ourselves and our methods. At this moment we stand beside the soldiers of the United Nations in the front line trenches throughout the world. It is always a minority that occupies the front line. It is still a smaller minority that accepts with a good heart tasks like this that we have chosen to carry out. We need not, therefore, as we go forward into the conflict, suspect ourselves of selfish or interested motives. We have all had opportunity of withdrawing and we are here because we have chosen to be here; that is, we have chosen to bear the burden and heat of the day. Men who make this choice are above the average in courage. We need therefore have no fear for the staunchness and guts of our comrades.

The motive which has led each and all of us to devote ourselves to what lies ahead cannot conceivably have been a bad motive. Comfort and security are not sacrificed voluntarily for the sake of others by ill-disposed people. Our motive, therefore, may be taken to be the desire to serve our day and generation in the way that seems nearest to our hand. The battle is not always to the strong nor the race to the swift. Victory in war cannot be counted upon, but what can be counted upon is that we shall go forward determined to do what we can to bring this war to the end which we believe best for our friends and comrades in arms, without boastfulness or forgetting our duty, resolved to do the right so far as we can see the right.

Our aim is to make possible a government of the world in which all men can live at peace and with equal opportunity of service.

Finally, knowing the vanity of man's effort and the confusion of his purpose, let us pray that God may accept our services and direct our endeavours, so that when we shall have done all we shall see the fruit of our labours and be satisfied.

O.C. Wingate, Commander,
77th Indian Infantry Brigade.'

01/05/2023

New regs for Operation Longcloth Preservation March 2023

13th Bn The King’s (Liverpool) Regiment (The King’s) Peter F. Snell Beer at 'Piccadilly', Burma April 1943. “ He (Wingate) was given a British Battalion which, on the surface, could hardly have been worse suited for the task he had in mind. This was the 13th King’s (Liverpool). They had been...

22/04/2023

This quote recorded by the BBC reporter attached to Longcloth.. Says a lot.

"Most of my Chindits are not in their first youth," he replied, "but married men between twenty-eight and thirty-five who previously had done coastal defence work and never dreamt they would be shock troops doing one of the toughest jobs of this war. But I selected them deliberately. If ordinary family men from Liverpool, Manchester, and so on, can do this specialised jungle war behind the J*p lines, then any fit man in the British Army can do likewise, and we show ourselves to the world as fighting men second to none—which I believe we are.

It is highly important for the making of the peace after the war that the British race should prove themselves again to be supreme fighters. Should we fail, most of us will never be heard of again; should we succeed, we will have demonstrated a new style of warfare to the world, bettered the J*p at his own game and brought nearer the day when the J*p will be thrown bag and baggage out of Burma."

20/04/2023

Join us for Longcloth, a challenging and rewarding four-day event hosted by 12th Kompanie Events and the Military Historical Preservation Group, in support of historical preservation and to remember the 80th anniversary of Operation Longcloth! This incredible event will take place from June 1st thro...

09/04/2023

2024 event ideas... Comment below.

Operation Pheasant

Operation Bluecoat

Operation Market and Garden

Geilenkirchen

Hill 112 and 103

Other.. Add suggestions in comment. Keep it within 1944. 2025 will focus on 1945.

Look forward to this years open event!

01/04/2023

Another event 12Kp and MHPG are putting together.

If you cannot make the event at least consider donating to a good cause. All donations are split between the Chindit Society and the Tennessee Park Service.

Participants are walking 28 miles for this effort.

Join us for Longcloth, a challenging and rewarding four-day event hosted by 12th Kompanie Events and the Military Historical Preservation Group, in support of historical preservation and to remember the 80th anniversary of Operation Longcloth! This incredible event will take place from June 1st thro...

25/01/2023

High authenticity effort for D-Day 2023... Do not count yourself out!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/411206897787223/?ref=share_group_link

10/01/2023

Mark your calendar. More to follow in the coming weeks.

01/10/2022

Operation Longcloth Preservation March Summer 2023
Operation Thursday Preservation March Summer 2024!

Eastern TN! Giving back to keep their memories alive.

More details to follow.

25/09/2022

Attention!!!

Just under 2 weeks out.. re-read the event information document!

Safety: You will be dismissed immediately if you violate any safety rules or protocols posted in this group or in the information document. Unit leadership you need to spread the word.

Ammo inspection- all of your ammunition will be inspected at registration!

Pyrotechnics/Simulators- all simulators and pyrotechnics must be demonstrated at registration for its safety. Plan ahead!. We will select a simulator at random for you to test. You will be asked to stand over or in front of the device to demonstrate its safety. If in doubt ask before you bring it.

All flares, smokes, and devices with a simulated charge are subject to current burn conditions at the time of the event.

Vehicles:

Drivers and vehicle commanders (VC) are required to be above cover to keep a lookout for dismounted personnel. These individuals are out of play. Do not throw anything or shoot at these individuals.

No stacking to the side or behind a vehicle for cover without the sole permission of the VC. In the event dismounted personnel seek cover behind your vehicle you must put the vehicle in park. To resume any motion of the vehicle, the VC must dismount and clear a 20 yard radius around the vehicle to continue movement. (historically Infantry hated vehicles because they drew fire... hint)

Stay 20 feet away from all vehicles. You can approach a vehicle with the permission of the VC or Driver only.

Vehicle Commanders have full authority over their vehicles and can remove anyone for any reason from their vehicle.

Rubber or 3D printed simulators with no charge may be tossed into a vehicle with a underhand throw. Do not target a passenger of any vehicle.

Absolutely no magnetic or sticky AT simulators will be used without the sole permission of the VC.

AT hand held simulators with a p**f smoke to designate its discharge will be allowed and must be honored by the VC. ( hint use such items in clear view of a driver or VC.

Track vehicles are not allowed to run off road after twilight. All vehicles moving at night are restricted to roads and must use blackout or white lights.

Any vehicle going off road into a field must have a ground guide in front to ensure no dismounts are dug in. These ground guides are out of play.

DISMOUNTED TROOPS - YOU MUST MAINTAIN A 20 YARD SEPARATION FROM ALL ROADS AND TRAILS WHEN DIGGING IN. NO FIGHTING FROM DITCHES WITH VEHICLES PRESENT. IF A VEHICLE COMES INTO YOUR AREA AND YOU ARE CLOSER THAN 20 YARDS TO A ROAD OR TRAIL YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PRESENT YOURSELF AND MOVE.

Hit taking: THERE IS NO HIT CALLING

Vehicles- hits will be designated by black smoke tossed to the side or in a sand filled bucket within the vehicle.

Vehicles- if your path is blocked by dead or wounded you must put your vehicle in park until those participants are cleared.

Individuals- YOU WILL NOT REMOVE YOUR HELMET WHEN TAKING A HIT.

You will take your hit and pull your wound card to see what is required. At any time you can choose to be KIA vs wounded.

IF YOU CAN PLAY DEAD OR WOUNDED FOR THE PUBLIC YOU CAN DO IT FOR REENACTORS.

More to follow in the coming days regarding various aspects of the event. Before you form your own opinion ask us for clarification.

From the event staff- we cannot thank you enough for supporting the event and we look forward to seeing you all there!

20/08/2022

Hell on earth 2023.... we have a few locations in mind but are looking for as many options that fit the terrain.

alastairgrant77's shared video file

03/08/2022

Tiger confirmed today attending Normandy Breakout..

14/07/2022

Get ready for September or October 2023! Kicking off our 80th anniversary series from 2023-2025.

Share this around to spread the word!

On September 9th, 1943, the Allies launched Operation Avalanche, the amphibious assault on mainland Italy, at the beaches near the coastal town of Salerno. T...

04/07/2022

Normandy Breakout- 7-9 October 2022. Camp Atterbury IN.

Tents, Barracks, and slit trenches.

We are staying on FOB 3 this is the rear area where registration, parking, military vehicle motor pool, and general rear area sleeping will take place.

Hard structure building (bareacks)- we have a dinning facility that can accommodate cots on a first come first serve basis. It does have power, water, and lights.

Tent camping- we have substantial amount of grassy areas that you can set up tents. The ground is more suitable for metal stakes vs wooden. There will be separate camping areas per country set up. If you have tentage feel free to bring it.

Slit trenches- you have the ability to stay in the field Friday and Saturday night in a defense if you so choose. There is no tentage minus a ground sheet, gas cape, shelter half, Zelt will be permitted forward of the rear area FOB 3. Unless a HQ element moves fwd. Vehicles with tarpaulins are ok. All slits must be filled in after use.

Water, toilets, showers- we have potable water onsite, electricity on site, toilets will be porta johns. In the field certain objectives will have PJs at them. Cat holes, proper dug latrines are authorized for use in the field as long as they are covered and filled properly. There are no shower facilities.

Please feel free to comment or contact us at [email protected] with questions or concerns.

Photos are of the FOB. The Green roof building is the first come first serve sleeping hard structure. You must provide your own cot.

Unit commanders please get this out to your guys.

30/06/2022

24/06/2022

Registration is open! Follow the link

The event is based on Operational Breakouts from the Normandy beachheads at the end of July and early August 1944. With emphasis on several named Operations within U.S. and Commonwealth Sectors.

24/05/2022

Event ideas for 2023, 2024, 2025 80th Anniversary events. What do you want to see? Post in comments.

03/05/2022

The Normandy Breakout event information documents along with authenticity regulations are now posted.

You can contact us at [email protected] with any questions or comments regarding these documents.

Please take a moment to read the following information. Understand the links are to additional event and registration information. The event will start 1200 on Friday 7 October 2022 and end no later than (NLT) 1200 Sunday 9 October 2022. (All documents contained within are considered a ‘living...

16/04/2022

Join 129th Brigade, 43rd Div for the 2023 Siegfried Line event in February 2023 Waverly TN.

The GIs claimed the song, now meet the real composers.. brought to you by the British War Department.

https://youtu.be/o3WPted_ihs

We' re Gonna Hang Out The Washing On The Siegfried Line[only for education as a stimulus for new works (fair use)]

05/04/2022

We are pleased to announce our first annual Far East March.