The third bi-annual 'History Comes Alive' event, which is organised by the Geelong Branch of the Military Historical Society (MHS) and
the Geelong Military Re-enactment Group (GMRG) was held over the weekend of the 18-19 April 2015, at the Barwon Park Mansion in Winchelsea.
In keeping with the WWI Centenary commemorations, the theme for this years event was 'Gallipoli Before & Beyond' and as usual the grounds of the mansion were once again transformed into a number of military encampments. These displayed a variety of military equipment and vehicles all relevant to the various periods, with members of the MHS and CMRG dressed-up in period uniforms to help set the scene.
trench scene from the 'Neck' as well as a modern day Iraqi IED patrol, with the latter performed by a few well equipped Humvee's complete with explosions, gunfire and coloured smoke.
Despite it being a very cold day the sun did appear on occasions, but by mid-afternoon I decided to call it a day due to the strong winds, which were playing havoc with the dust. Although there seemed to be fewer vehicles in attendance this year there was still enough there to be of interest and to make it worthwhile day out.
In keeping with the WWI Centenary commemorations, the theme for this years event was 'Gallipoli Before & Beyond' and as usual the grounds of the mansion were once again transformed into a number of military encampments. These displayed a variety of military equipment and vehicles all relevant to the various periods, with members of the MHS and CMRG dressed-up in period uniforms to help set the scene.
A number of military re-enactments were also performed throughout the day, with CMRG members re-enacting a Gallipoli
Despite it being a very cold day the sun did appear on occasions, but by mid-afternoon I decided to call it a day due to the strong winds, which were playing havoc with the dust. Although there seemed to be fewer vehicles in attendance this year there was still enough there to be of interest and to make it worthwhile day out.
