{"product_id":"rrbc-02n","title":"RRBC-02N - Connecticut Reg. Set  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBC-02N - Connecticut Reg. Set | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set represents line infantry of the Connecticut Provincial Regiment standing at attention during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures belong to the colonial military forces raised in Connecticut to support British military operations against French forces in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn August 1755, the First and Second Connecticut Provincial Regiments participated in an expedition against Fort Saint-Frédéric, located near present-day Crown Point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese regiments contributed approximately 850 men to the force commanded by William Johnson of New York.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Connecticut Provincials also participated in the military operations around Lake George and the establishment of British defensive positions during the campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther provincial troops were raised throughout the following years as the conflict continued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn March 1758, the Connecticut Assembly approved the raising of 5,000 provincial soldiers, organised into four regiments of twelve companies each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese troops subsequently took part in the British expedition against Fort Carillon in July 1758.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set provides an excellent addition to a Connecticut Provincial Regiment collection, particularly when displayed alongside other line infantry, officers and drummers.\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":53284074324250,"sku":"RRBC-02N","price":224.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBC-02N.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbc-02n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}