{"product_id":"amct-05bn","title":"AMCT-05BN - Continental Infantry  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMCT-05BN - 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 uniform regulations introduced across the Continental Army in 1779.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures depict members of the increasingly professional military force commanded by George Washington.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Continental Army was formed by Congress in June 1775, shortly after the outbreak of fighting between the American colonists and British forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts early years were marked by shortages of equipment, inconsistent uniforms and the challenge of training soldiers from different colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the war progressed, Washington introduced reforms intended to improve the army's discipline and organisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe uniform regulations of 1779 established dark blue coats as the standard for many Continental regiments, with facing colours used to distinguish soldiers from different regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough these regulations marked an important development, shortages and the demands of military campaigning meant that full uniformity was difficult to achieve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set complements AMCT-05B and the other Continental Army releases, making it particularly suitable for collectors constructing larger infantry formations from the American Revolutionary War.\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":53284386930970,"sku":"AMCT-05BN","price":255.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AMCT-05BN.jpg?v=1793617781","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/amct-05bn","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}