The obsessive glory of England's World War reenactors

In the U.K., some rather meticulous hobbyists spend their summers going back in time

Daniella Zalcman immerses herself in the lives of war reenactors.
Lauren Hansen
By Lauren Hansen, Jackie Friedman
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(Image credit: (Daniella Zalcman))

(Image credit: (Daniella Zalcman))

(Image credit: (Daniella Zalcman)Zalcman focused on World War I and World War II groups. And the events she attended ranged from live battle scenes rich with authentic uniforms, weaponry, and play-by-plays,)

(Image credit: (Daniella Zalcman))

(Image credit: (Daniella Zalcman))

(Image credit: (Daniella Zalcman))

(Image credit: (Daniella Zalcman))

Lauren Hansen
Lauren Hansen

Lauren Hansen produces The Week’s podcasts and videos and edits the photo blog, Captured. She also manages the production of the magazine's iPad app. A graduate of Kenyon College and Northwestern University, she previously worked at the BBC and Frontline. She knows a thing or two about pretty pictures and cute puppies, both of which she tweets about @mylaurenhansen.

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