ODESSA

    For over 14 years the 272nd Fusiliers have been host to one of the largest gatherings of WW2 Reenactors on the East Coast. Located in the rolling hills of Central New York, the Odessa Event has been the gathering place for some of the finest units in WW2 reenacting. Odessa as an event has always strived for a fun, safe step back in time to a turbulent period of history. By using traditional tactics of the period,  those who attend are expected to solve some of the same types of problems that faced their predecessors.

    Odessa encourages vintage vehicle owners to bring their "toys" to come and roam the almost 1600 acres of battlefield. It is not uncommon to see a Tank roll by followed by a Jeep. Vehicles have free reign of the battlefield, creating opportunities and hindrances for either side all at the same time.

    In 2009, the 272nd will be host to the first Eastern Front event at Odessa. Units from all over the Northeast and Midwest will participate. They will represent units from Russia and her eastern Allies as well as German units and their Allies sent to the Russian Front.

    If you are interested in attending Odessa as a participant unit, we encourage you to visit the event website for more information.

www.odessaevent.com