{"product_id":"rrbc-09c","title":"RRBC-09C - Drummer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBC-09C - Drummer | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Connecticut Provincial Drummer represents a member of the colonial military forces raised in Connecticut during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure is identified as Drummer #3 and offers another individual musician for collectors assembling a historical Connecticut Provincial Regiment display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnecticut was an important contributor to British military operations in North America, raising several provincial regiments throughout the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn August 1755, Connecticut troops participated in William Johnson's campaign against Fort Saint-Frédéric, with military operations taking place around Lake George.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFurther provincial forces were organised during the following years as the British continued their campaigns against French positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the fall of Fort William Henry in 1757, Connecticut raised additional troops to reinforce British forces on the frontier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn March 1758, the Connecticut Assembly authorised the establishment of four regiments comprising 5,000 men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese soldiers subsequently participated in the campaign against Fort Carillon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual drummer makes an excellent addition to the Connecticut Provincial Regiment collection, particularly when displayed alongside officers, line infantry and other 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":53284074455322,"sku":"RRBC-09C","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBC-09C.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbc-09c","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}