{"product_id":"cwbl-08n","title":"CWBL-08N - Infantry  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCWBL-08N - British Legion Infantry, Four Figures | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set represents marching infantrymen of the British Legion, the Loyalist formation commonly known as Tarleton's Raiders, during the American War of Independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe British Legion was established in 1778 and included infantry, cavalry and light artillery, allowing it to operate as a mobile force during British military campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough originally commanded by Lord Cathcart, the Legion became closely associated with Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, who directed its operations during the Southern Campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was composed largely of American Loyalists serving the British Crown and was distinguished by its green uniform coats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Battle of Cowpens on 17 January 1781, the British Legion formed part of Tarleton's force opposing Brigadier General Daniel Morgan's American army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes four marching infantry figures, providing collectors with a useful formation for recreating the British Legion on campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe marching poses are particularly suitable for road columns, advancing formations or assembling a larger Loyalist infantry unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCWBL-08N can be combined with CWBL-08 and the British Legion mounted troopers to represent the different elements of Tarleton's command.\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":53376983400730,"sku":"CWBL-08N","price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CWBL-08N.jpg?v=1793964825","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/cwbl-08n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}