{"product_id":"cwbl-04","title":"CWBL-04 - Trooper  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCWBL-04 - British Legion Trooper | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mounted British Legion trooper represents a cavalryman of Tarleton's Raiders during the American War of Independence, particularly the Battle of Cowpens on 17 January 1781.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure is depicted carrying his sword upright, providing a distinctive pose suitable for recreating a mounted cavalry formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe British Legion was a Loyalist regiment raised in 1778, consisting of infantry, cavalry and light artillery. Its combined organisation allowed the regiment to conduct mobile operations during the British campaigns in the American colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, the Legion became particularly active in the Southern Campaign, where its cavalry was employed in reconnaissance, rapid movement and attacks against American forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe green-coated Legion served alongside regular British units, including the 17th Light Dragoons, during the fighting at Cowpens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe engagement ended in an important American victory under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCWBL-04 provides a mounted trooper with a sword-up pose that complements the other cavalry figures in the British Legion range, making it suitable for building a larger representation of Tarleton's mounted force.\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":53376983171354,"sku":"CWBL-04","price":174.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CWBL-04.jpg?v=1793964825","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/cwbl-04","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}