Hidden History - The War and Peace Revival 2017, The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent

Hidden History - The War and Peace Revival 2017
The Hop Farm
Paddock Wood, Kent
Saturday 28th July, 2017

The Team at Hidden History headed out to The War and Peace Revival 2017 to experience the biggest and most popular military history show in Kent.
Every time I visit the show it feels like a true step back in time as you you witness life during wartime. There is something for the entire family and with so much to see and do it feels like you are truly spoilt for choice throughout the entire day. Since the show relocated a few years ago it certainly feels as if the event has gained much more popularity and as a result further expanded to a larger showground.

The biggest highlight throughout the day was the main reenactment battle between the German and Americans. I have never witnessed a reenactment battle on such a large scale and with a fully operational Sherman Tank this year it further added much more atmosphere overall.
There were many more highlights throughout the day such as the Spitfire & Hurricane Air Display and other smaller group reenactments.

Overall it was another spectacular year and its truly amazing to see how fast this event is growing in popularity. It was special to witness history becoming so educational in modern times whilst remembering the sacrifices made by those people in our past.

During events of the day we managed to document some photographs and video footage which we have put together and we hope you all enjoy our experience.
Below I will include a summary of what to expect from a War and Peace Revival show and I think I speak for the entire team when I say that this show is highly recommend for anybody with an interest in military history.

The War and Peace Revival:

A five-day military and vintage festival at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Kent, will be packed full of education and entertainment bringing the Dunkirk Spirit to this historic corner of Kent.

Visitors to The War and Peace Revival will be able to catch up with friends while watching the incredible action-packed battle re-enactments – not just a group of people running around playing soldiers but a full-scale choreographed battle to give you a taste of the action at the Front! Get right up close to the action, but through a safe and vehicle-free zone.

Thousands of military vehicles are expected to gather at the new venue from around the world representing the armies of the 20th century. Look out for tanks, artillery, armoured and amphibious vehicles, cars, Jeeps, bicycles and motorbikes, emergency and commercial vehicles – and lots more.

Living History scenes will provide a unique picture of life in conflict with depictions from WW1 to the present – see the British living in trenches, GIs in Vietnam, Russians relaxing with an accordion after a hard day in battle, or Germans plotting their next moves! At all times our re-enactors will adhere to a strict moral code in their displays.

Trade stalls will give collectors and shoppers the opportunity to browse through marquees packed full of treasures including militaria, antiquities, vehicle parts, books, memorabilia, clothing and uniforms and all manner of essential finds for the discerning enthusiast – everything from a shirt button to a tank!

For the modellers, an extensive display of some top class models will be on display, bringing enthusiasts from around the world – and the craftsmen are always willing to share their knowledge and experience. For modellers, The War and Peace Revival is a unique opportunity to see the full-sized versions of their models just by walking outside!

For those who want a little more glamour in their lives, there will be plenty of style in the Vintage Village – a dedicated area for all things vintage and an exciting focus to the Peace element of the Show’s title. Discover the Victory Marquee (previously the V Marquee) with all its elegance bringing the 1940s to life with the best in entertainment from the mid-20th Century, or explore the Market Place with its host of world class dealers in fashion, homeware and civilian memorabilia from that period.

Living history groups, dioramas and individual displays depicting civilian life from 1930 to 1960 will be given a dedicated area to show what life was like away from the barracks and the battlefield. Home Front re-enactors and demonstrators will show the hardships endured by both men and women left behind. Civilian vehicles, peace-time activities and re-enactors will all combine to create a vision of the social backdrop against which several 20th Century wars were fought.

And for those who prefer the real thing, full-sized real aircraft will take to the air to give impressive displays and flypasts through the blue of the Kent skies, so evocative of the Battle of Britain period.

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