WWII Battle

August 9th & 10th at 10AM and 2PM daily

Don’t miss North America's Largest Armored WWII Battle Reenactment!! Featuring Five P-47 Thunderbolts, Two C-47's with 20 paratroopers, 28 pieces of Armor and Heavy Guns and over 300 allied and axis soldiers!!





Travel back to the dark days of WWII, and experience the tough daily lives of American and German soldiers. As you pass through our recreated WWII military camp, you will encounter over 300 soldiers of both sides preparing for battle, paratroopers gearing up to board their aircraft for the risky jump and tank crews loading their ammo and planning their strategic attack on the enemy. This is the battle for freedom!.

The following are scheduled to particpate in this year's WWII Battle Re-Enactment:

American Armored Vehicles
M-4A1 Sherman Tank	2nd Armored MA
M-24 Chaffee Tank	2nd Armored MA
M-5A1 Stuart Tank	14th Armored TN
M-5A1 Stuart Tank	14th Armored TN
M-5A1 Stuart Tank	2nd Armored MA
M2 Halftrack	5th Armored MI
M3 Half Track	5th Armored IN
M3 Half Track	5th Armored IN
M3 Half track	MI
M3 Half track	MI
M3A1 Half track	4th Armored PA
M3 Half track	4th Armored PA
M15 Halftrack	YAF MI
M16 Halftrack	14th Armored TN
M20 Armored Car	14th Armored TN
37MM Anti-Tank Gun	MI
57MM Anti-Tank Gun	4th Armored PA
57MM Anti-Tank Gun	14th Armored TN
German Armored Vehicles
Hetzer Tank Destroyer	2nd Panzer IL
Hetzer Tank Destroyer	MI
251 Halftrack	2nd Panzer IL
Demag Halftrack	14th Armored TN
247 Armored Car	2nd Panzer IL
Pak 50 Anti-Tank Gun	14th Armored TN
Pak 40 Anti-Tank Gun	2nd Panzer IL
Flak 38 Anti-Aircraft Gun	2nd Panzer IL

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Thunder Run

What is Thunder Run?

The Thunder Run is an exciting Military Vehicle Convoy to one of two local downtown areas. Thunder Run particpants will display their vehicles and present a small public battle reenactment.



Thunder Run Dates/Locations/Times:

Friday, Aug 8th	Village Park, Belleville, MI	6PM - 8PM
Saturday, Aug 9th	Heritage Park,Canton, MI	6PM - 8PM

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Thunder Run Tank Rides

(40 minute WWII tank ride during one of the two Thunder Runs)

M-4A1 Sherman Tank:

Donation By:	June 30	Aug 8
Co-Driver's Seat	$225	$250	one seat / day
Top Turret Hatch	$275	$300	two seats / day

M-5A1 Stuart Tank:

Donation By:	June 30	Aug 8
Co-Driver's Seat	$125	$150	one seat / day
Top Turret Hatch	$175	$200	two seats / day

M-24 Chafee Tank:

Donation By:	June 30	Aug 8
Co-Driver's Seat	$125	$150	one seat / day
Top Turret Hatch	$175	$200	two seats / day

Thunder Run Tank Rides are booked on a first come, first serve basis. All donations for rides are paid in advance. In the event the Tank Ride cannot take place a full refund will be given.

To book a Thunder Run Tank Ride contact Michael at mikef4u5@yahoo.com

All photos courtesy of: Dwight Koslowski

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Disclaimer: Please note vehicles, participants and battle activity schedules are subject to change without notice. We appreciate your understanding in the event of changes.