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Who ARE WE
Who ARE WE
Vorwärts Osttruppen is an international reenactment group composed of history enthusiasts dedicated to researching and portraying the Eastern volunteer formations that served within the German military during World War II.
These units were composed of soldiers from many different backgrounds, including Georgians, Armenians, Azerbaijanis, Volga Tatars, Ukrainians, Russians, and others.
Our group focuses on presenting the historical reality of these units: their motivations, their roles in the war, and the circumstances under which they served.
We aim to move beyond stereotypes and present a balanced historical perspective.
What Are Osttruppen?
What Are Osttruppen?
"Osttruppen" (Eastern Troops) was a collective term used by the German military to describe units composed of volunteers and auxiliaries from territories of the Soviet Union.
These formations were created for various reasons:
Anti-Soviet sentiment among some volunteers
National independence movements
Forced recruitment in occupied territories
Their history is complex and often controversial, which makes careful research and responsible historical interpretation essential.
Our group aims to present this history in a factual and educational way.
Our Historical Focus
Our Historical Focus
Our reenactment portrays Osttruppen units active between 1942 and 1945, particularly those deployed in Western Europe.
Many Ost units were stationed in France, the Netherlands, and Belgium as part of occupation forces or coastal defense units.
Our portrayals include:
Ost-Bataillone
Georgian volunteer units
Turkic and Caucasian formations
Eastern auxiliary troops attached to German divisions
We strive to represent these soldiers as accurately as possible through research, uniforms, equipment, and documented historical practices.
Events & Living History
Events & Living History
Vorwärts Osttruppen participates in reenactment events and living history displays across Europe.
At events we demonstrate:
Authentic uniforms and equipment
Historical camp life
Field equipment and soldier routines
Educational displays explaining the history of Osttruppen
We also work together with other reenactment groups to recreate historical scenarios and provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the Second World War.
Join the Group ?
Join the Group ?
We welcome new members who are interested in history, reenactment, and historical research.
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