{"product_id":"cw3ld-07a","title":"CW3LD-07A - Light Dragoon  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCW3LD-07A - Continental Dragoon | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresenting a mounted trooper of the Third Continental Dragoons, this figure forms part of the American cavalry collection depicting the Battle of Cowpens during the American War of Independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Third Continental Dragoons were among the regular mounted forces available to Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, serving under Colonel William Washington during the campaign in the Carolinas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCavalry strength was a particular concern for Morgan, who faced experienced British horsemen commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. The Continental Dragoons were consequently reinforced by small groups of volunteer militia cavalry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican dragoons undertook scouting, mounted patrols, mobile reserve duties and close combat. The sabre was a particularly important weapon, allowing cavalrymen to attack enemy troops and pursue retreating formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Cowpens on 17 January 1781, the American forces achieved a decisive victory through the coordinated actions of Continental soldiers and militia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individually mounted figure is ideal for building a Third Continental Dragoons formation and complements CW3LD-07B and the other mounted figures in the Battle of Cowpens 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":53376983597338,"sku":"CW3LD-07A","price":174.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CW3LD-07A.jpg?v=1793964825","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/cw3ld-07a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}