{"product_id":"rrb60-16","title":"RRB60-16 - 2 Skirmishing  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRB60-16 - 2 Skirmishing | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set depicts line infantry of the 60th (Royal American) Regiment of Foot engaged in skirmishing during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures represent soldiers serving within the British regular infantry forces in North America during the middle of the 18th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 60th Regiment was formed following General Braddock's defeat in 1755, when British authorities sought to strengthen their military forces for operations in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new regiment was originally designated the 62nd, or Royal American, Regiment of Foot. In February 1757, it was redesignated the 60th Regiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecruitment was intended to draw soldiers from Germany and German colonial communities in North America, although difficulties resulted in the regiment being assembled from a variety of backgrounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these challenges, the Royal Americans developed into a respected formation within the British Army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe two skirmishing infantrymen provide an active contrast to the regiment's marching and at-attention figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to a British military display, particularly when combined with other 60th Regiment soldiers to recreate a larger infantry engagement.\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":53284070261018,"sku":"RRB60-16","price":126.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRB60-16.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrb60-16","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}