The obsessive glory of England's World War reenactors

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

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Daniella Zalcman immerses herself in the lives of war reenactors.
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(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,)

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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.