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PHOTOS: ‘Operation Anvil’ holds World War II reenactment

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Libby Simpson, News Reporter
May 25, 2025
A general stands in front of German army reenactors as they are introduced at the Operation Anvil World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025.
A general stands in front of German army reenactors as they are introduced at the Operation Anvil World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025.
Libby Simpson
JROTC Cadet Dyson Delgado salutes veteran Trip Ford at the veteran recognition ceremony at the Operation Anvil World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
A U.S. soldier checks on his wounded comrade during the battle reenactment at Operation Anvil’s World War II reenactment. (Libby Simpson)
A Captain stands in front of German army reenactors as they are introduced at the Operation Anvil World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
A U.S. Army reenactor drinks from a canteen after the battle reenactment at Operation Anvil’s World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
A German army reenactor takes a nap after the battle reenactment at Operation Anvil’s World War II reenactment. Many of the participants camped in period-correct camps the nights leading up to the event. (Libby Simpson)
German army reenactors stand together after the battle reenactment portion of Operation Anvil’s World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
Phyllis McFolin wears a Navy uniform at the Operation Anvil World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025. McFolin said she has been coming to the reenactment for years in honor of her father, who fought in the war, and her husband, who fought in Vietnam. (Libby Simpson)
Reenactors bring authentic war memorabilia to trade and sell at the Operation Anvil World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025. (Libby Simpson)
U.S. Army reenactors ride past spectators at the Operation Anvil World War II reenactment on May 24, 2025. (Libby Simpson)

 

A soldier’s wedding photo sits by a German medic tent at Operation Anvil’s World War II reenactment on May 2025. (Libby Simpson)
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Libby Simpson
Libby Simpson, News Reporter
Libby Simpson is a news reporter for the Herald. She is a sophomore double majoring in journalism and photography. Originally from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, this is her fourth semester on the Hill and second semester working on the Herald staff.
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