{"product_id":"jt-04","title":"JT-04 - Virginia Militia  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJT-04 - Virginia Militia | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set depicts Virginia Militiamen serving during the early 17th century, representing the English colonial forces involved in the Anglo-Powhatan Wars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set includes one soldier firing a musket supported by a rest, while the second is shown ducking with a sword and shield. These contrasting figures illustrate the different weapons and fighting positions represented within the colonial militia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jamestown settlement was established by the Virginia Company of London in May 1607, becoming England's first permanent settlement in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the English colony developed, relations with the neighbouring Powhatan communities became increasingly strained. Competition over territory and resources contributed to the outbreak of the First Anglo-Powhatan War in 1609.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough a peace settlement was reached in 1614, further conflict followed when Opchanacanough organised attacks against English plantations and communities along the James River in March 1622.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colonial militia was responsible for defending settlements and conducting military operations against Powhatan forces during the prolonged hostilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set provides an excellent addition to a Virginia Militia display, combining a musketeer and a close-combat soldier to represent different elements of the colonial fighting 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":53279120130330,"sku":"JT-04","price":142.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/JT-04.jpg?v=1793524685","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/jt-04","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}