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Resenting taxes imposed by the British parliament, patriot protests escalate to a peak on December 16, 1773 with the destruction of a shipment of tea, known as 'the Boston Tea Party'. The British government punished Massachusetts by closing the port of Boston and taking...
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Formed from the Western Desert Force in 1941, the British 8th Army comprised men from across the British Commonwealth - British, New Zealanders, Australians, Indians and South Africans. Following early successes against the Italians in North Africa, the 8th Army suddenly faced a new,...
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With a mere 112 dead, and an unknown number wounded, Henry’s exhausted English defeated the French against all odds, whose estimated casualties were 7,000–10,000 (mostly killed) and 1,500 noble prisoners. A truly unbelievable number historically attributing to the myth of the English long bow....
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The French king of the time, Charles VI, suffered from severe mental illness so instead, the French were commanded by the Constable Charles d’Albret and various prominent French noblemen, Many of whom would not live to see the day end.Estimates suggest that the English...
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The figures in this box represent a Confederate infantry regiment form 1862 onwards although there are a fair amount of units that can be depicted from 1861 too. They are all represented in short jackets typical of the entire Confederate Army from mid-1863. Both...
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The figures in this box are in skirmishing poses; firing, loading and running. They are all in sack coats and have the choice of either forage caps or broad-brimmed hats. The figures are the same as the Union box ACW 115 but are a...
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A perfect way to get your American Civil War army off the ground or add more firepower to your existing force. This boxed set cleverly allows you to make either Union or Confederate troops by way of separate hats. Contains: 36 hard plastic, multi-part...
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A fabulous plastic boxed sets from Alan Perry featuring the Zouaves, the exotically clothed and wildly hirsute show offs of the North and South! The box has 42 spirited men dressed in their best baggy trousers and fezzes worn in imitation of the French...
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New York - 1776, General Washington has been preparing his defences since April. After leading British troops to victory in the Battle of Bunker Hill, General William Howe took command of all British forces in America. General Howe plans an attack with a precision...
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This box contains centre company men (or hat men) of a typical British regiment for the war. The regiments flank companies were normally detached to for combined light and grenadier battalions. They are represented in cut-down coats for campaign and come with three hat...
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March 1776 - Continental artillery is placed overlooking the city of Boston forcing the evacuation of the British forces. For the next five years, the main bodies of the Continental and British armies campaigned against one another in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania....
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The box contains 38 Continental Infantry with the option of four to six command figures and up to four Riflemen. All the rank and file can be assembled in either formal or informal marching poses. Four figures on the 'Rifleman' sprue can be made...
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The Celts were a proud warrior people who dominated much of Europe for a thousand years and dared to defy the might of Rome and her all-conquering armies. Renowned for their ferocity in battle, what they lacked in drill or armour they made up...
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A casual look at Tommy Atkins of the Victorian period gave little away about his fighting abilities. Standing 5´5" on average, and often shorter, he may or may not be able to read or write. This appearance was deceptive, however. The average British redcoat...
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The Zulu army was a formidable foe. Well-trained, well-led, and well-equipped for campaigns, the Zulu regiments were the terror of Africa. Created by the great Shaka, founder of the nation, each regiment was composed of small companies who trained together, and a regiment could...
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A casual look at Tommy Atkins of the Victorian period gave little away about his fighting abilities. Standing 5´5" on average, and often shorter, he may or may not be able to read or write. This appearance was deceptive, however. The average British redcoat...
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The biggest change in the Sengoku period (1467-1603) would affect the role of missile troops in battle. At the start of the period, these were all armed with the yumi (bow) and fought in coordinated units to pepper the enemy with their arrows. This...
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Ashigaru (literally “light foot”) were so named as they had lighter armour than the Samurai. They also formed the bulk of the armies of the day. Each Samurai was expected to provide two armed Ashigaru. Many of these would be armed with the yari...
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Orc leaders are if anything bigger and even more brutal than their troops. Chieftains can be armed with huge swords and are prone to making ferocious charges, but otherwise carry the usual weaponry and limited armour. Orc chieftains prefer to lead by example rather...
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After Napoleon entered Paris and started the Hundred Days campaign, King William II of Prussia recalled Blücher from his retirement in Silesia and set him the task of facing down the upstart Frenchman. He was placed in command of the Army of the Lower...