{"product_id":"al006-dismounted-and-still-fighting","title":"AL006 – \"Dismounted and Still Fighting\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL006 – \"Dismounted and Still Fighting\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the determination and resilience of Australia's legendary mounted troops with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL006 – \"Dismounted and Still Fighting\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a beautifully hand-painted figure from Thomas Gunn Miniatures depicting an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Light Horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trooper continuing the battle on foot. Available from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Military Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this striking figure perfectly captures the true fighting role of the Australian Light Horse during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst World War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough famous for their horses and daring mounted charges, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Light Horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e served primarily as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emounted infantry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their horses provided exceptional speed and mobility across the harsh deserts of Egypt, Sinai, and Palestine, but once they reached the battlefield, the troopers would dismount, leave every fourth man behind to care for the horses, and advance on foot to fight as highly trained infantry. 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Whether defending exposed positions, assaulting enemy trenches, or advancing across open desert under fire, they earned a reputation for toughness, initiative, and unwavering determination. Their ability to continue fighting effectively after dismounting became one of the defining characteristics of the Australian Light Horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly sculpted and beautifully hand-painted, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e portrays a Light Horse trooper advancing on foot, weapon at the ready and prepared to engage the enemy. His authentic uniform, equipment, and realistic pose reflect the professionalism and fighting spirit of the Australian soldiers who served in the Middle East during the Great War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed alongside mounted Light Horse figures or forming part of a dismounted firing line, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL006 – \"Dismounted and Still Fighting\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a superb addition to any First World War collection, honouring the courage and adaptability of one of Australia's most iconic military formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Military Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, your destination for premium historical military miniatures, vehicles, and diorama accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King and Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52606602281242,"sku":"AL006","price":142.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AL006.jpg?v=1785326300","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/al006-dismounted-and-still-fighting","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}