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Expert Profile: Jack Pickup Jr.

Expertise: I am currently a reenactor of both the American Civil War and World War II. I have been involved with other reenactments from many periods including Roman and the Middle Ages/Renaissance. I am quite well versed in all aspects of military history from the Ancient Period all the way up to World War II, especially regarding Military Engineering up to the period of the American Civil War. I am also a middle school social studies teacher.

Experience in the area
I have a degree in History and Education. I have been a teacher at the secondary level teaching all aspects of High School History. I have studied and travelled extensively both within the United States and overseas. I currently do presentations for local schools and teacher certification programs.

Organizations
Confederate Corps of Engineers, Unit Commander: First Confederate Brigade of Illinois, Chief Engineer: Second Panzer Division, WWII Historical Reenactment Society: MHEA, Military History Education Association

Publications
Reenactor Magazine, Various articles

Education/Credentials
Bachelors degree in History and Education from Elmhurst College in Illinois. Work on doctorate cut short by birth of my children (more work, less play!). Soon to be resumed, however.

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What do you like about this subject? If people like to fish, they go fishing. If you love history, and want to experience it for yourself, then Reenacting is the hobby for you.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? My thirst for historical knowledge of all types is unquenchable. I want to learn everything I can.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Engineer troops during the American Civil War made up the smallest number of troops of any branch (besides the baloon corps). But their jobs were the most varied and usually the most mentally and physically challenging.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Reenactors are the most diverse group of individuals across the board hands down. Racially, economically, etc. A love of History brings them together.

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User Comments

Many thanks. I"ll be very grateful if You would find something, its my father's authority... Have nice day Andrew
(Andrew on 02/19/08)

Mr Pickup, Thank you very much for your reply. Greetings from Colombia. Guille
(Guillermo Velazquez Abreu on 11/25/07)

Thanks. I needed the information - how great to get an answer. (This is the first time I used the service.) Hope I can find the site again when I ne
(Bill on 10/09/07)

Thanks! It helps substantially. I'm trying to write some things on Historical Reenactment and that's how this question came about. Thank you very much
(Jess on 09/17/07)

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Recent Answers from Jack Pickup Jr.

2008-09-07 American Revolutionary War: Revolutionary War reenactors are harder to find the farther west you go. In fact, I know of only a couple in the Northern Chicago area, and they have told em they usually only travel long distances East...

2008-08-09 american civil war: That is a hard question to answer. There is so much to cover, and so many books have been written about so many aspects of the war. At least whatever you decide to research, there will be plenty of information...

2008-08-06 war trophies: OK, I had never heard of this. I have seen trophies in the officers mess before, but never thought anything of them, or whether there were any reason for them being there, or that there might be some...

2008-07-30 Family Civil War Certificate: Are you asking if this "is" a 40th Anniversary certificate? I am a little confused as to what the question is. Sorry, there is a lot of great information but please be more specific. If you want to...

2008-06-03 research on use of black powder to set up an explosive trap: I have answered questions for authors before, and I will say the same thing I always have, artistic license. You can have your character do whatever it is you want him or her to do. Movies always show...

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