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WGN-BR-04 T he 95th Rifles were an elite unit of hard marching, sharp shooting light infantry that served in many bloody battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Unusually they did not wear the classic red coat of the British army, but instead a dark bottle green uniform which gave them their nickname of the ‘Sweeps’ or the ‘Grasshoppers’ by their French foes. They were equipped with the Baker rifle – a supremely accurate weapon for the period – which would hit single targets at ranges unheard of for the smoothbore muskets which most other troops carried. They earned a superb reputation in the Peninsular campaign and later at Waterloo, being battalions that Wellington could rely upon. To help maintain the effectiveness of the companies, reliable and trusted men would be issued with a white tape around the arm distinguishing them as ‘chosen men’ and expected to inspire the rank and file. To make up for the short length of their rifles, they were issued with wicked looking sword bayonets, long enough to give a parity against an enemy bayonet. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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 hitherto unknown in British operations in north America. His reinvigorated army sets sail from Halifax, arriving at new York in late June and capturing Staten Island on 2nd July. contains 120 British line Infantry including full command 30 Hessian Mercenaries 8 Woodland Indians 1 Cannon and Crew 1 Mounted Commander 1 Casualty figure Full-colour flag sheets
The Dutch and Belgian contingents of the Waterloo campaign formed a third of the allied army, making the regiments vital to Wellington's success. The Iron Duke was uncertain of their fighting qualities at first as many of the soldiers in the regiments had been serving in La Grand Armee under the Corsican ogre, Bonaparte, just a year or so before! Wellington need not have feared as the Dutch and Belgian infantry broadly held firm despite massive attacks from the French columns, including repulsing an Old Guard attack at the end of a long and bloody day. Box contains 24 Warlord Resin Belgian Line Infantry miniatures (includes command group of officer, drummer, ensign and NCO), full-colour flag sheet and plastic bases. Although we know that it is unlikely Dutch and Belgian troops would have carried colours at Waterloo, we have included a full-colour flag sheet as we know wargamers love to see their units literally flying the flag. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
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 was the most dangerous animal in Africa, equipped as he was with the Martini-Henry breech-loading rifle which he was capable of firing 15 times a minute out to 1200 yards range in volley fire if needs be. His legendary discipline, his marching ability ?enough to traverse all manner of terrain? and his determination to fight his enemies, which were legion, all made the British redcoat an implacable foe. Well led, well-equipped and thoroughly trained in his abilities, he blazed a trail for Empire all over the world. Cheerful and confident the redcoats of the County Regiments served their sovereign well, smashing their enemy with concentrated rifle fire and, if necessary, selling their lives dearly behind the thrust of their wicked long bayonets. Our Redcoats represent any British unit of the Anglo-Zulu War. Contains: Enough plastic components to make 24 British Infantry with Martini Henry Rifles. A detailed Booklet containing the history and Black Powder profile of the British Line infantry.
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 was the most dangerous animal in Africa, equipped as he was with the Martini-Henry breech-loading rifle which he was capable of firing 15 times a minute out to 1200 yards range in volley fire if needs be. His legendary discipline, his marching ability ´enough to traverse all manner of terrain´ and his determination to fight his enemies, which were legion, all made the British redcoat an implacable foe. Well led, well-equipped and thoroughly trained in his abilities, he blazed a trail for Empire all over the world. Cheerful and confident the redcoats of the County Regiments served their sovereign well, smashing their enemy with concentrated rifle fire and, if necessary, selling their lives dearly behind the thrust of their wicked long bayonets. Providing support for the British army were Natal Native Contingents. Largely being used as support for the Main British forces in South Africa they became the main defense force against the Zulu forces. Recruited from the local populace, mainly from the Basuto and Mponso tribes, this force excelled in dealing with Zulu due to an extensive history of fighting them. Box Contains: 60 plastic British Infantry 20 plastic Natal Native Contingent
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. These campaigns included the notable battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Morristown, among many others. General Washington and other distinguished officers were instrumental leaders in preserving unity, learning and adapting, and ensuring discipline throughout the eight years of war. In the winter of 1777-1778, with the addition of Baron von Steuben, of Prussian origin, the training and discipline of the Continental Army began to vastly improve and in the late summer of 1781 the main body of the army travelled south to Virginia to rendezvous with the French West Indies fleet under Admiral Comte de Grasse. This resulted in the Siege of Yorktown, the decisive Battle of the Chesapeake, and the surrender of the British southern army. Prepare your Army and make your plans to fight these battles with the new American War of Independence Continental Army Starter Army: Contains the following 28mm hard plastic figures and bases: 120 Continental Infantry including full command 40 Colonial Militia 1 Cannon and Crew (Including Molly Pitcher) 1 Mounted Commander 1 Casualty figure Full-colour flag sheets
WGR-AWI-04 George Washington had served in the Crown forces against the French, and knew full well how the British regulars fought. He also knew that his militias and Minutemen, although numerous and individually brave, would not stand against the British Redcoat regulars. He therefore formed a regular force, the Continental army, that would be thoroughly drilled, and fight in the European manner of massed ranks. These regiments, when combined with Militia units, gave Washington a solid force that could and did stand toe-to-toe with British soldiers. It was these regulars that ultimately won the war for the Americans. Contains: 30 plastic Continental Army infantry: 24 musketeers including command group of two officers, drummer, Sergeant and two ensigns 6 Light Infantry 4-page background guide including eight full-colour flags Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
2 Cavalry 2 Artillery Pieces/War Machines 8 Crew
302012002 Napoleonic warfare saw bewildering varieties of exotic uniforms worn by the various armies that marched and fought in the early 19th century. There were none so exotic and magnificent as the Hussar regiments of the French army. These dashing light cavalry donned outfits originally inspired by Turkish, and later Hungarian, cavalry. Each of the fourteen regiments formed wore a differing uniform, with the result that a Hussar brigade made a most impressive sight. Mounted on small but tough horses, they were used on campaign in scouting and raiding roles. Their elan and dash made up for their smaller mounts and lack of armour on the field of battle. Principally armed with the curved light cavalry sabre they could also carry a carbine, or more commonly a pistol, into the fray. A regiment was formed into four squadrons, each of two companies, and the first company in a regiment was usually the elite company, distinguished by their bearskin fur colpacks. Vive L’Empereur! Box set Contains: 12 plastic easy-build French Hussars. 1 additional metal officer and metal horse. 1 additional metal bugler. Optional metal arm for eagle bearer. Although a standard unit size for French Hussars would be 12 in most games, this box allows you to make 13 mounted French Hussars, giving you the choice of fielding them with or without command models. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
Contains: 96 French Line infantry 12 French Chasseurs à Cheval cavalry Officer on horse 6-pdr cannon Full-colour flag sheets
This book describes the Black Powder game and its various procedures and rules as played by the authors and their friends. The authors' aim is to enable and encourage the reader to recreate the great battles of the 18th and 19th centuries with armies of model soldiers on the tabletop.% As well as providing for the fundamentals of warfare such as the command of troops, movement on the battlefield, the effects of musketry and artillery, and the role of morale, the book includes numerous examples of further rules allowing the player to tailor games to their own preferences. In addition, twelve complete examples of Black Powder battles are included, embracing a range of conflicts throughout the period covered. Battle of Elixheim – War of the Spanish Succession, 1705 Battle of Clifton Moor – Jacobite Rising, 1745 Raid on Fort Ligonier – French and Indian War, 1758 Battle of Chinsurah – Seven Years' War, 1759 Battle of Bunker Hill – American War of Independence, 1775 Battle of North Point – The War of 1812, 1814 Quatre Bras – Napoleonic War, 1815 The Eve of Waterloo – Napoleonic War, 1815 Battle of Kernstown – American Civil War, 1862Battle of Antietam – American Civil War, 1862Battle of Dead Man's Creek – Sioux War, 1876-77Action on the iNyezane – Zululand, 1879 309910019
In many civil wars in history, both sides were equipped in a very similar fashion with the colour of their uniforms and the flags they fought under being the identifying features. This was no different for the forces of the Union and the Confederacy in the American Civil War, and these miniatures, presenting their arms at firing line, are equally suited to be painted as either a Union or Confederate regiment. Wearing dark blue tunics, light blue trousers and armed with percussion rifles, the Union soldiers learnt how to manoeuvre and march great distances to take the war to the south. Early regiments were of mixed quality with few having drilled before, let alone seen active service of any note. By the war’s end they were a tough and efficient fighting body of men, a match for their adversary, ‘Johnny Reb’. Confederate regiments were tough, with many in their ranks used to privation and familiar with firearms. This was just as well, as compared to their northern foes in the Union they were frequently poorly equipped, fed and armed – much of their equipment was taken from Federal prisoners or privately purchased. The better maintained troops favoured the Enfield muzzle-loading rifles if available, but many types of rifles were used during the war, even old flintlocks in reserve units. Ragtag they may look, but southern troops had a spring in their step and were renowned for their quick and terrifying charges, many emitting the unearthly, ululating ‘Rebel Yell’ to unnerve their ‘blue belly’ opponents. Box contains 24 Warlord resin figures (including command group), plastic bases, MDF Snake Fence scenery, cap badge decal sheet and full-colour flag sheets for both Union and Confederate troops.
The 95th Rifles were an elite unit of hard marching, sharp shooting light infantry that served in many bloody battles of the Napoleonic Wars. Unusually they did not wear the classic red coat of the British army, but instead a dark bottle green uniform which gave them their nickname of the ‘Sweeps' or the ‘Grasshoppers' by their French foes. They were equipped with the Baker rifle – a supremely accurate weapon for the period – which would hit single targets at ranges unheard of for the smoothbore muskets which most other troops carried. They earned a superb reputation in the Peninsular campaign and later at Waterloo, being battalions that Wellington could rely upon. To help maintain the effectiveness of the companies, reliable and trusted men would be issued with a white tape around the arm distinguishing them as ‘chosen men' and expected to inspire the rank and file.
302412504 The allied Army of the Netherlands was commanded by the Duke of Wellington during the Hundred Days campaign of 1815. In this polyglot force there were two Netherlands cavalry brigades – one of light, and one heavy brigade of Carabiniers. This consisted of one Belgian and two Dutch regiments, the Belgians looking splendid in their highly polished steel helmets and blue tunics. However, make no mistake, these were not just show soldiers. Commanded by General Trip van Zoudtlandt, they engaged the French many times on the day, with 40% of them having served in Napoleon's army until very recently. Although we know that it is unlikely Dutch and Belgian troops would have carried colours at Waterloo, we have included a full-colour flag sheet as we know wargamers love to see their units literally flying the flag! Box contains 12 mounted Warlord Resin TM? figures, a flag sheet & plastic bases. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
302412410 Forming fully a third of the allied army that opposed the French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, during the Hundred Days campaign were the Dutch and Belgian soldiers of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Having been serving in the French army just a year earlier, the Dutch and Belgian troops were a vital component of the army led by the Duke of Wellington, who had reservations about their fighting abilities against their former master. Wellington's concerns were unfounded as they held firm in the face of huge attacks from French columns. The troops in this boxed set have formed a firing line to pour shot into the oncoming columns of Les Bleus. Although we know that it is unlikely Dutch and Belgian troops would have carried colours at Waterloo, we have included a full-colour flag sheet as we know wargamers love to see their units literally flying the flag! Box contains 24 Warlord Resin TM? figures, a flag sheet & plastic bases. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
This box will allow you to make a unit of 12 cavalrymen of the Horse Guards or either of the Lifeguards regiments. 12 plastic British Household Brigade heavy cavalry. 1 metal officer miniature. Metal bugler arm. Background leaflet.
Widely held as the finest body of fighting men to have fought under the Union flag, the British army in the Peninsular campaign tasted defeat but were far more often to be found savouring yet another victory over their old foe, the French. The redcoated British foot regiments were ably supported by their Portugese, Spanish and German allies in addition to their countrymen in the cavalry and artillery. This multi-national force subjected defeat after defeat on Bonaparte's French, bringing such battle honours as Vitoria, Salamanca, Talavera, and the brutal siege of Badajoz into British military legend. 20 plastic easy-build British Line Infantry. 4 metal command miniatures: officer, drummer and two ensigns with wire flagpoles and finials. 2-page background guide including ten full-colour flags.
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SCALE: 28MM12 CAVALRY This set allows you to build any of the three regiments in the Union Brigade as well as headgear options for the Peninsular campaign. Contains: 12 plastic British Union Brigade heavy cavalry. 2 metal command miniatures (officer and trumpeter). Includes options for bearskin, oilskin-covered bearskin, Grecian helmet, oilskin-covered Grecian helmet, bicorne, and watering cap. Background leaflet. Some of you eagle eyed historians may have noticed the Scott's Grey's in the picture above. These are made from the Union Brigade Cavalry box which will allow you to make the correct 4th unit for the 1st division, the King's Dragoon Guards. We were just excited to release these and couldn't wait for the studio to paint them! During the Hundred Days campaign of 1815, it was the 2nd British heavy cavalry brigade – made up of three elite heavy dragoon regiments – that smashed the enormous attack columns of d'Erlon's corps in the opening moves at Waterloo, putting to flight, capturing or killing thousands of French infantry. Not content with such a feat they continued on to harry the French gun line before becoming blown, over-extended and driven back with staggering casualties by vengeful French horse. The Union Brigade was named thus as it was made up of three units: 1st Royal Regiment of Dragoons (English), 2nd Regiment of Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys), and the 6th Dragoons (the Inniskillens from Ireland). All clad in red, they rode particularly large and aggressive horses – Britain had the pick of the best horseflesh in this period.
305112402 During the Hundred Days campaign the forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands provided foot and horse artillery batteries for each infantry and cavalry brigade they fielded. Whether foot or horse, each battery has eight guns – six 6-pdrs and two 5.5-inch howitzers Contains one Warlord Resin Plus TM ?howitzer with four crew. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
305112401 During the Hundred Days campaign the forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands provided foot and horse artillery batteries for each infantry and cavalry brigade they fielded. Whether foot or horse, each battery has eight guns – six 6-pdrs and two 5.5-inch howitzers. Contains One Warlord Resin Plus TM ?Foot Artillery 6-pdr gun with four crew. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
303212401 This set contains three famous commanders of the Army of the Netherlands during the Hundred Days campaign – William, The Prince of Orange; Baron Chasse; and Baron de Constant-Rebecque. The Prince of Orange served as a young officer in the Duke of Wellington's headquarters during the Peninsular campaign rising through the ranks. Affectionately nicknamed 'Slender Billy' by the British who appreciated his courage and affability. During the Hundred Days campaign, he commanded I Allied Corps at Quatres Bras and Waterloo, an action in which he was wounded by musket fire. Baron Chasse was a Dutchman who fought both for France and against Napoleon Bonaparte during the wars. Chasse commanded the 3rd Netherlands Division that intervened at a crucial moment in the Battle of Waterloo, sending in a bayonet charge against the French as the battle drew to its climax. Indeed, Chasse favoured the bayonet so much that Bonaparte gave him the nickname 'General Bayonet' during his French service. A Swiss mercenary who served with distinction in Dutch service, Jean Victor de Constant Rebecque was Chief-of-Staff for the Army of the Netherlands. Baron Constant Rebecque famously countermanded the orders of the Duke of Wellington to retire Dutch troops from Quatres Bras on the eve of that battle , ultimately preventing the Marshal Ney’s French forces from occupying the strategically important crossroads. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
SCALE: 28MM 12 CAVALRY Formed originally back in 1743, the Chasseurs ?† Cheval (mounted hunters) were hard riding, green clad light cavalry whose main role was patrolling and raiding for the French armies. A good Chasseur was at home on his light horse, skirmishing with the enemy cavalry or scouting enemy movements and thus providing valuable intelligence for their commanders. Armed with carbine, curved sabre and bayonet (an item disliked by the cavalrymen who used it to dig up vegetables or ‚Äòlost' it on campaign) the Chasseurs were most happy in the saddle, although they were also trained to fight on foot should the need arise. At the height of the French Army under Bonaparte's reign there were 31 regiments of Chasseurs ?† Cheval although only 15 regiments were available for the titanic Hundred Days campaign that culminated at the Battle of Waterloo. Our superbly detailed Chasseurs ?† Cheval are provided with covered and uncovered shakos as well as the colpacks favoured by the elite companies. Although requested not to wear the sabretache beyond 1808 many Chasseurs would keep this item well beyond this decree and thus we've included it on our models. For those of you wishing to follow regulations over reality simply snip the sabretache off. Contains: 12 plastic easy-build French Light Cavalry 1 metal officer and horse Optional metal parts to make a trumpeter and eagle bearer Includes options for shako, oilskin covered shakos and the elite company Colpack fur hat. WGN-FR-12
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