DISCLAIMER

his-to-ry [his-tuh-ree, his-tree] –noun, plural -ries.
1. the branch of knowledge dealing with past events.
2. a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account; chronicle: a history of France; a medical history of the patient.
3. the aggregate of past events.
4. the record of past events and times, esp. in connection with the human race.

Aufklarung Abteilung is a historical reenactment group portraying soldiers from WWII Germany. Therefore, we use historical imagery and symbols in our impressions and this site. If your virgin eyes burn at the mere site of such things, we suggest one of the three following courses of action:

Option 1: Send a letter to
Reichstag
c/o Joseph Goebbels
Berlin, Germany
Include in your correspondence an inquiry why on earth the party chose to bastardize such a holy sacred symbol, could they PLEASE change it to something more friendly (everyone likes flowers and smiley faces), and why those damned Nazis were such meanies anyway. Replies might take 6+ weeks, but we assure you public relations are of the highest concern. Just ask Poland.

Option 2: If you still happen to feign an interest in history (but only the NICE parts!), there are excellent resources for alternative protrayals of World War II soldiers. Check out any of the Allied groups (many of them fine individuals despite their tendency to like us), or, if living near the Hollywood area, call your local casting director about the next beginning shoot-date for the latest well-meaning, cry-me-a-river epic starring Tom Hanks/Brad Pitt/Matt Damon/Ben Affleck. Honestly, this second option sounds more your style; we like the Allies, and Hollywood is always looking for glamorous, heroic cannon-fodder.

Option 3(recommended): Leave the site and immediately run to your nearest pharmacy to purchase some Band-Aids. Without proper care and cauterization, that bleeding heart of yours may result in some compromising physical limitations.

Once again people, it's HISTORY...

Guess what though? We are not, nor will we tolerate anyone with actual views of the Nazi party, KKK, skin heads, or any similar group. If you are looking for this, you are in the wrong place, and likewise feel free to leave. We heard about this punk rock show next weekend; pop on your red suspenders and work out your daddy-doesn't-love-me aggression by beating up on 10-year-olds in the mosh pit. They will appreciate the attention more than we will.

Love always,

Peiper Wolff
Propagandakompanie
Aufkl. Abt. 2