{"product_id":"jt-07n","title":"JT-07N - Virginia Milita  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJT-07N - Virginia Militia | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set represents Virginia Militiamen serving during the Anglo-Powhatan Wars, the conflicts between English colonial settlers and the indigenous Powhatan peoples of eastern Virginia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set includes two musketeers firing their weapons using rests, accompanied by two kneeling soldiers armed with pistols and round shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese varied poses and weapons illustrate the different roles represented within the early colonial militia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamestown was established by the Virginia Company of London in May 1607 and became the first permanent English settlement in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding territory was inhabited by the Powhatan peoples, whose communities were united under the leadership of the paramount chief Wahunsenacawh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs English settlement expanded, relations deteriorated, eventually resulting in a series of conflicts between 1609 and 1646.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the major Powhatan attacks of March 1622, the colonial militia participated in repeated military operations against Powhatan settlements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set provides an excellent foundation for a Virginia Militia infantry formation, combining musket fire with soldiers equipped for closer combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly suitable for creating larger battlefield displays alongside other Virginia Militia figures and Powhatan Warriors.\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":53279120294170,"sku":"JT-07N","price":256.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/JT-07N.jpg?v=1793524685","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/jt-07n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}