{"product_id":"amct-05an","title":"AMCT-05AN - Continental Infantry  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMCT-05AN - Continental Infantry | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set represents Continental Infantry serving during the American War of Independence, following the introduction of the Continental Army's uniform regulations in 1779.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures form part of the Continental Army collection, depicting the increasingly organised military forces commanded by General George Washington.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the American Revolutionary War began, the colonies possessed no established national army capable of confronting British regular forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Continental Army was formed in June 1775, but its development was initially hindered by shortages of equipment, training and suitable uniforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy 1779, Washington and his senior officers had introduced more consistent standards of military organisation and dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new uniform regulations established dark blue coats with different facing colours for regiments from various regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the regulations provided a clear standard, shortages and the harsh conditions of military campaigning meant that considerable variations continued to exist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set provides an excellent opportunity to expand a Continental infantry formation, particularly when combined with the smaller AMCT-05A release and the other variations in the collection.\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":53284386341146,"sku":"AMCT-05AN","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AMCT-05AN.jpg?v=1793617781","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/amct-05an","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}