{"product_id":"ffl084-two-legionnaires-firing-downward","title":"FFL084 Two Legionnaires firing downward,","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFFL084 – Two Legionnaires Firing Downward | Thomas Gunn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Foreign Legion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, established on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 March 1831\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under King Louis Philippe, became one of the most celebrated military formations in French history. Originally created to incorporate foreign volunteers into the French Army, the Legion soon earned a formidable reputation through its campaigns in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where its soldiers faced harsh desert conditions, difficult terrain and determined resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the colonial campaigns of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th and early 20th centuries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Legionnaires frequently found themselves defending isolated outposts, fortified buildings and remote settlements against attacking forces. Fighting from elevated positions offered a valuable advantage, allowing defenders to direct their rifle fire upon enemies approaching below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFFL084 – Two Legionnaires Firing Downward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Gunn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the intensity of such a defensive engagement. This finely detailed two-figure set depicts one Legionnaire standing and firing his rifle downward, while his companion kneels alongside him, also taking aim at an enemy below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe positioning of both figures makes them particularly suitable for placement along \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erooftops, balconies, defensive walls or elevated fortifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, recreating the atmosphere of a desperate battle in a North African settlement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to complement the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Gunn French Foreign Legion range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, these figures pair especially well with the Middle Eastern building and other Legionnaires, allowing collectors to construct a dramatic defensive scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Gunn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53179108098330,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/FFL084.jpg?v=1792747334","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ffl084-two-legionnaires-firing-downward","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}