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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| WWI or WWII domestic history | 12/13/2011 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: I'm aware that this question is not specific to your area of expertise however I was hoping that you ... A: The generic response to this would have a lot to do with that persons status in society and whether ... | ||
| WWII U.S. Reenactor Groups | 10/27/2011 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: Any contact info regarding the group that performed at the Collins Foundation - Battle for the ... A: I am sorry, I was indisposed for a period of time. I hope your question was answered somewhere. I ... | ||
| John Call Dalton privet autobiography | 7/14/2011 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: Back in 2005 while working on a job site I found a very old book in a dumpster. The book is titled ... A: Jamie: I am not a 'book expert' by any means. I did a quick google and found some information: ... | ||
| World War Two Reenactment age limit | 6/12/2011 | James Bell |
| Q: I am looking for a World War 2 unit in Arizona that I could join in with. the only problem is I am ... A: Brandon - I can't speak for the WWII community, as I only participate Revolutionary War reenacting, ... | ||
| Civil War Deserters | 3/10/2011 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I have seen a letter where Amos Babcock (103rd IL Inf commander) sent on Sept. 24, 1862 to six men ... A: Mary Jo: Desertion, even at this early stage of the war, was a HUGE problem on both sides, and ... | ||
| American History | 2/19/2011 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: What are Joseph Plumb Martin's Experiences? A: Joseph Plumb Martin's "Experiences" is basically his autobiography of his service in the American ... | ||
| history | 1/29/2011 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: How was the united nations powerless? What are 3 successes of the United Nations that prove it is ... A: As much as I would love to wax poetic about the United Nations (especially its evils...) this sounds ... | ||
| Flintolcks and Cast Iron | 12/2/2010 | James Bell |
| Q: Let me warn you: I'm a writer! You probably get alot of questions form writers, but that just goes ... A: Jean - Normally, a soft lead bullet fired from a black powder flintlock would most likely fragment ... | ||
| Becentennial "Freedom Bell" | 11/20/2010 | James Bell |
| Q: Good Morning, I'm wondering if you are able to provide me with some information regarding this ... A: Leslie - Personally, I have no experience with this article, but I searched the web and found the ... | ||
| Cannonballs? | 11/11/2010 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: I was given these two what the person believed to be some sort of cannonballs. They are 5 inches in ... A: For some reason this question got moved to my junk mail and overlooked. Now I am peeking around my ... | ||
| flintlock pistols and musket or rifle bullets | 10/6/2010 | James Bell |
| Q: In 1818, did small pistols -- (so called, 'vest', 'pocket', or 'muff' pistols) -- use the same sort ... A: Jo - Thanks for writing back, I hope you found my answers useful to your research. You will have ... | ||
| Sign up paper and dismissal papers | 9/27/2010 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I have two GGGreat Grandfathers, (one served in the Union from Ohio and one served in Confederate in ... A: The records will likely be minimal for the most part. Sometimes you get a huge pile, other times, ... | ||
| weapon use | 9/20/2010 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: i am brand new to ww2 reanactors my question is it looks like from the videos i have watched a lot ... A: My question first would be, "where are you located?" That will determione alot about whether or not ... | ||
| Union regiment to join | 7/21/2010 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: Looking to do reenacting with a regiment near Vicksburg.I was with the 23rdPa. Vol. in Gettysburgh ... A: ...no, I'm afraid I don't know of any units down thataway. Have you checked the Civil War News? ... | ||
| Germany--why so different? | 7/1/2010 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: Germany has a completely different system and way of doing things than it did prior to the second ... A: a little of both. Right after the war, it was pretty much imposed. The state wanted to distance ... | ||
| World War II Trunk and belongings | 6/28/2010 | Gary Adams |
| Q: I am the administrator at the Hatikvah Holocaust Museum in Springfield, MA. We will be closing our ... A: My first suggestion would be tracking down the soldier (owner); the next would be donating it to the ... | ||
| how to start a cw group | 5/24/2010 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I've been involved with reenacting for some years now and I would like to know how I would go about ... A: John: Basically, you just go off and do it. If you've been reenacting for years then you have a ... | ||
| butternut and cadet gray | 4/28/2010 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: With the short supply of clothing for the southern soldier, is it appropriate to mix or match colors ... A: William: The easy answer is 'yes'. However, if you belong to a unit, I would highly advise ... | ||
| California Civil War Reenactment Groups | 4/16/2010 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: My son is an American history buff. His favorite period is the Civil War era. He is wanting to ... A: Christina: There are a few, but many no longer allow reenactors under the age of 16 to join due ... | ||
| WW II Army cots for sale | 4/12/2010 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: I have (2) WW II Army cots taht I want to sell. DO you know how much I could get fo rthem and where ... A: The best way to find out is just to put them up for sale. I am not an antique dealer, nor do I pay ... | ||
| World War II Snare Drums Value | 4/9/2010 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: What are the valued for selling? I have two one in original condition and other skin was replaced ... A: When it comes to pricing and selling of artifacts, I am not an expert. I have found in terms of ... | ||
| New York City Civil War soldiers | 3/27/2010 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I am researching my family and apparently my 3x great grandmother (Sophia Ellen Larkins) had 5 ... A: No, I haven't heard of the family name. But it wasn't unusual for large families in those days to ... | ||
| Civil War Drum? | 3/22/2010 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: If you can't help with this question, can you refer me to someone that would be knowageable about my ... A: From the picture, at a glance, I would say Yes. But in this area I am no expert. Musical ... | ||
| ww2 russain army reenactment group in mass | 3/5/2010 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: iv been searching but cant find any info on a reenactment group that is based on the russian army in ... A: I am not familiar with many groups in your area (mainly because I live in Chicago). My first trip ... | ||
| Iwo Jima Photo | 1/10/2010 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: Looking through a shoe box of old WWII snap shots I found a photo of Iwo Jima. Is is valuble or ... A: Photos are worth what people will pay for them. If you don't intend to sell it, its priceless to ... | ||
| Northern Va-Captial of Confederacy | 12/27/2009 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: Did Northern Virginia ever serve as the the capital of the Confederates, even if for a short time? ... A: Anna: No, no place specifically in 'Northern Virgnia' served as capital of the Confederacy either ... | ||
| Armor crafting | 12/15/2009 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: I was wondering how I would go about making a punch to be able to makes scales for scale mail armor. ... A: Black-smithing and armoring is not one of my areas of expertise. If I were you, I would try someone ... | ||
| State of Virginia Medical Insignia | 12/6/2009 | Jason Grabill |
| Q: I am the owner of IWP Fabrications and manufacture custom-order insignia for progressives. I've had ... A: Barnett: Well, I'll try for sure, but there may not BE any existing pics of those boards. Since ... | ||
| WWII | 12/6/2009 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: I would like to know where there are any WWII Airborne reenactment groups? I live in NC A: There are actually a lot. Especially on the allied side (after Band of Brothers came out). I am ... | ||
| Medieval Indian/Middle Eastern War Mask | 11/30/2009 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: My names Jess, I have actually asked you a question previousy in regards to the history of ... A: I have been doing a lot of poking around to my sources. And I hate to say that this is not an area ... | ||
| 1st National Flag of the Conferacy | 11/16/2009 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: A man who collected many different things gave my dad a cannon ball and a flag which is tattered and ... A: Very simply, the first National flag of the Confederacy is the "Stars and Bars". This consists of ... | ||
| Muskets | 10/19/2009 | James Bell |
| Q: I am looking for a 1756 version of a Long Land Pattern (1st model) Brown Bess. I have found plenty ... A: Rick - You can take a look at Middlesex Village Trading Companie ... ... | ||
| WW2 reenactment groups in Mass? | 10/13/2009 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: My family and I attend the reenactment in Stow,Mass over the weekend it was so good we saw it twice. ... A: I checked around (I am in Chicago), and the closest unit any of my people are familiar with is ... | ||
| election of 1796 | 9/28/2009 | James Bell |
| Q: In the election of 1796, John Adams defeated Jefferson for the presidency. But can you tell me who ... A: Al - This has all the makings of a homework question, which I normally don't answer. But, it is an ... | ||
| Events near Phila PA | 9/24/2009 | James Bell |
| Q: I am a fine art photographer and am looking to photograph at enactments within a 40 mile range of ... A: Mickie - I can direct you to my unit's site ... the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment: ... | ||
| Horace Maynard,TN Attorney-General | 9/23/2009 | Gary Adams |
| Q: Where may I find information on Horace Maynard's role as attorney-general of Tennessee from 1863 to ... A: I am sorry all I know to do is “Goggle” Horace Maynard's role as attorney-general of Tennessee; I ... | ||
| Hitlers mistakes | 9/8/2009 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: I am doing a research Paper on Operation Dynamo and the Dunkirk Evacuation, and Im doing my Rough ... A: Goring promised Hitler that the Air force could pound the allied forces on the beach into complete ... | ||
| French Empire | 8/30/2009 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: 1. I was wondering where do the French Empire (first colonial, second colonial, modern France, ... A: I have to ask you a question (answer in a follow-up). Top ten of what? Great countries in history? ... | ||
| musket | 8/24/2009 | James Bell |
| Q: It's 1794, and the hero in my book has just picked up two flintlock pistols. They are mid-to-late ... A: Jo - Unless fixed to the musket for use, the bayonet is usually off the weapon and stored in a ... | ||
| Graf Spee | 8/19/2009 | Jack Pickup Jr. |
| Q: Hope your doing well. I really need your help I'm doing a concep map based on this subjects ... A: http://www.cfo.doe.gov/me70/manhattan/index.htm This is the link to the dept. of energy's site ... | ||
Historical/War Reenactment
Answers by Expert:
Jack Pickup Jr.
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am currently a reenactor of both the American Civil War and World War II. I have been involved with other reenactments from many periods including Roman and the Middle Ages/Renaissance. I am quite well versed in all aspects of military history from the Ancient Period all the way up to World War II, especially regarding Military Engineering up to the period of the American Civil War. I am or have been a history teacher at the high school and junior high school level.
Experience
I have a degree in History. I have studied and traveled extensively both within the United States and overseas. I currently do presentations for local schools and teacher certification programs. As a reenactor I am a member of a tank crew with the 2nd Panzer Division, and Chief of Staff for the 1st Confederate Brigade in Illinois. I have been reenacting for almost two decades.
Organizations
Confederate Corps of Engineers, unit commander
First Confederate Brigade of Illinois, chief engineer, chief of staff
Second Panzer Division, WWII Historical Reenactment Society:
MHEA, Military History Education Association
Publications
Reenactor Magazine, Various articles
Education/Credentials
Bachelors degree in History and Education from Elmhurst College in Illinois.
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