{"product_id":"cw3ld-03","title":"CW3LD-03 - Light Dragoon  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCW3LD-03 - Continental Dragoon | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresenting a mounted soldier of the Third Continental Dragoons, this figure belongs to the American cavalry collection associated with the Battle of Cowpens on 17 January 1781.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Third Continental Dragoons served under Colonel William Washington during the Southern Campaign and formed a significant part of Brigadier General Daniel Morgan's available mounted forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragoons were versatile soldiers who undertook reconnaissance, guarded strategic positions, supported infantry and engaged enemy cavalry. Their principal close-combat weapon was the sabre, although carbines and pistols were also commonly carried by mounted troops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Cowpens, American cavalry faced British mounted forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, whose British Legion had developed a reputation for its mobility and aggressive operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American victory at Cowpens became one of the important turning points of the campaign in South Carolina and demonstrated the value of coordinated infantry and cavalry action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCW3LD-03 provides collectors with an individual Continental cavalryman suitable for displaying alongside Colonel William Washington and the other Third Continental Dragoon figures.\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":53376983499034,"sku":"CW3LD-03","price":174.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CW3LD-03.jpg?v=1793964824","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/cw3ld-03","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}