{"product_id":"ga015b","title":"GA015(B) - Oarsmen Rowing  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGA015(B) - Oarsmen Rowing | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOarsmen Rowing brings a distinctive subject to King \u0026amp; Country’s Gallipoli 1915 collection, making it useful for both individual presentation and a wider scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is the Allied campaign on the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915. The Gallipoli campaign placed troops in difficult terrain under constant pressure. Beach landings, improvised defences and the endurance of Australian and other Allied forces form the heart of many displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOarsmen Rowing draws attention to the maritime side of the Gallipoli landings. The movement of men and equipment between boats and shore was central to the opening of the campaign, making the subject especially useful in a beach scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatercraft change the shape of a scene by giving figures a point of arrival, departure or passage. A landing or harbour can be made meaningful with just a few carefully arranged characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in an ANZAC beach landing, hillside trench or shoreline. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave space along the imagined shoreline or quay to keep the purpose of the craft clear. Figures boarding, disembarking or watching from shore can link the model to the larger event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo expand the scene, look towards ANZACs, Royal Navy sailors and Gallipoli accessories. Together, compatible subjects can add a sense of movement, scale and period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical interest extends beyond the title: it is also about the determination and hardship of the Gallipoli campaign. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419469111578,"sku":"GA015(B)","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/GA015_B.jpg?v=1794303802","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ga015b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}