{"product_id":"cwbl-08","title":"CWBL-08 - Infantry  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCWBL-08 - British Legion Infantry, Two Figures | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set depicts marching infantrymen of the British Legion, the American Loyalist formation that served under British command during the American War of Independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe British Legion, commonly referred to as Tarleton's Raiders, was established in July 1778 and developed into a mobile fighting force incorporating infantry, cavalry and light artillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton became closely associated with the regiment during the Southern Campaign, where its mounted and foot soldiers participated in British operations throughout the Carolinas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Legion's distinctive green uniforms helped distinguish its Loyalist troops from the regular British regiments serving alongside them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Battle of Cowpens on 17 January 1781, Tarleton's forces confronted the American army commanded by Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, resulting in a significant defeat for the British.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set contains two marching infantrymen and is suitable for recreating a British Legion formation moving towards the battlefield or operating as part of a campaign column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt complements the larger CWBL-08N four-figure set and the mounted British Legion cavalry range.\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":53376983367962,"sku":"CWBL-08","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CWBL-08.jpg?v=1793964824","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/cwbl-08","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}