In January 1975, Fred Poddig and a handful of others started WWII re-enacting. On May 31^st 1975, the first WWII re-enactment was held at Weldon Springs, MO. For ten dollars, the participants received 100 rounds of ammo, a chicken dinner, soda, beer and a smoke grenade. On October 31^st 1975, the LAH was officially formed as a unit with nine members with Fred Poddig being elected as the unit commander. The motor pool consisted of two Kübels, one Zundapp motorcycle with sidecar and a 1940 Ford Truck.

By 1978, the unit had grown to 30 men and Fred Poddig began producing SS camouflage uniforms to equip the unit. A smock, helmet cover and trousers cost $250.

In 1979, the HRS acquired the first Hetzer and the LAH adopted it. Most reenactments were at Ft. Knox, KY or Weldon Springs, MO. The unit also participated in parades and public demonstrations for American Legions and VFW’s.

During the period 1980 to 1985, the unit grew from 50 to 100 men. Smocks and helmet covers were standardized and the motor pool quadrupled. The LAH established contact with the US military and hosted events at Ft. Knox, KY, Ft. Campbell, KY, Ft. McCoy, WI, Ft. Story, VA, and assorted Boy Scout Reservations and National Parks. Members of the unit also acquired Russian uniforms as an alternate impression.

Between 1986 and 1990, the unit grew to over 150 members. A Headquarters section was established above the Kompanie level. Many reproduction uniform and equipment manufacturers sprung up to satisfy the growing market. Dissention amongst the members of the HRS led to the creation of several splinter re-enactment groups. The LAH has retained membership in most of these organizations to protect the unit name and integrity.

Since 1991, the LAH has grown to well over 200 members and established a second Kompanie. The Headquarters has expanded to include a full-time motor pool and Feldgendarmerie platoon. The unit is rapidly approaching the 300 man mark and remains the predominate German unit in the hobby.