{"product_id":"alb-03g","title":"ALB-03G - East Kent “The Buffs”  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALB-03G - East Kent \"The Buffs\" Drummer | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis figure represents a drummer of the 1\/3rd Regiment of Foot, the East Kent Regiment known as \"The Buffs\", during the Battle of Albuera on 16 May 1811.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure belongs to the \"A Storm of Lancers\" collection, depicting one of the most devastating episodes of the Peninsular War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Buffs had been serving in the Peninsula since September 1808, participating in major engagements including the crossing at Oporto in May 1809 and the Battle of Talavera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Albuera, the regiment formed part of Colborne's Brigade when a sudden storm of heavy rain and hail swept across the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith their muskets rendered largely ineffective and visibility severely reduced, the British infantry were struck by a powerful attack from Polish Lancers and French Hussars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Buffs suffered extraordinary losses, with 643 casualties from approximately 755 officers and men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite this devastation, the regiment was quickly rebuilt, earning the additional nickname \"The Resurrectionists\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual drummer represents position #12 on the manufacturer's Albuera display base, providing an important regimental figure for recreating the battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284376510746,"sku":"ALB-03G","price":86.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/ALB-03G.jpg?v=1793617780","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/alb-03g","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}