Gebirgsjäger Regiment Nr. 98
Mountain Infantry of the German Army
in WW-II, 1939 to 1945
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The 98th Gebirgsjäger Reenactors (pronounced "gebirgsyaygers") was formed in the Fall of 2009 and is a member unit of the California Historical Group.  The unit participates in World War Two events as elite mountain soldiers of the German Army.  The members of the 98th are veteran reenactors with over 50 years aggregate experience in reenacting the eras of WWII, WWI, American Civil War, U.S. Indian Wars, Revolutionary War, and other eras such as mountain man & Elizabethan times.  Our members have studied and travelled extensively throughout the United States, Germany, North Africa/middle east & the Mediterranean Region.  Many also are veterans of the U.S. military (some currently serving).  With that experience, our members, in forming the 98th GJR, are dedicated and focused on re-creating the life of the German mountain soldier. 
The Gebirgsjäger or "mountain rifleman/hunter" was a hardy individual with a special skill and determination typical of the people from the mountains of Southern Germany, the Tyrolean Alps, and Austria.  Our unit is looking for men and women who wish to portray these hardy folk in the Kaserne (barracks) and want to reenact World War Two battles as part of a strong, proud team.  The 98th GJR, besides battles and barrack reenactments, also have training days consisting of rock climbing, basic mountaineering, mountain hikes/camping, equipment restoration, and German language skills.  Our desire is that, in looking through the pages of this website, you will want to join our unit.
The 98th GJR motto is "Immer Weiter Machen"
which in English means "Always Moving Forward"
When a 98th member meets or greets a fellow gebirgsjäger, the customary greeting is "Immer Weiter Machen"
to which the fellow member replies,
"Macht Es Mit Kraft"
which in English means "Do It With Strength".  The greeting and reply is meant as a term of endearment to show "Kameradschaft" and solidarity to the "einheit" (unit).
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CONTACT: Walther Ritter
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All members of this group abide by all state and federal laws, believe in the freedom of the press, and support the CONSTITUTION of the United States and the rights, privileges, freedoms, and responsibilities which comes from belonging to a free and open society!  The men and women we honor in these pages, have shed their blood, given their lives, and deserve our gratitude.