WWII Operation: Anvil, The Battle for Southern France reenactment Saturday

Honoring Our Heroes Inc. to honor veterans and active duty military

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday morning, Honoring Our Heroes Inc. will present its second annual Operation: Anvil, The Battle for Southern France. 

Around 150 reenactors are driving into Phil Moore Park from eight states are setting up camp Thursday and Friday night before the battle begins. 

Between the battles, you can walk through the campground to learn the history of WWII. The Allied and Axis players will have historical WWII artifacts, stories and uniforms on display. 

Executive Director Ron Cummings said the event is, “probably the third largest re-enactment now in the country. In four years we’ve grown that fast. It’s because reenactors want to come to a quality event where authenticity is really paid attention to…..  And they want to share history. This is a living history event.”

After the first battle Saturday morning, the organization will pay tribute to all veterans and active duty military with a ceremony.

“We believe it’s time to honor everybody who served our country,” said Cummings. “That’s the core of who we are. The battles are the ‘candy’, but it’s really the ceremonies that are why we created this event. Last year we gave out 132 medals. This year we expect to give out more.”

Check out the first battle beginning at 10 a.m., and the second battle beginning at 2 p.m. Visit Operation Anvil’s Facebook page for a full schedule of events.