{"product_id":"sbrit-03","title":"SBRIT-03\nTHE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1775-1783,\nTHE BATTLE OF SARATOGA 1777,\nBRITISH MOUNTED OFFICER.\n(2 pcs)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSBRIT-03 – British Mounted Officer (2-Piece Set)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake command on the battlefield with SBRIT-03 – British Mounted Officer, a beautifully hand-painted two-piece set from The American War of Independence 1775–1783 collection, available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking set depicts a mounted British officer during the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, one of the most significant turning points of the American War of Independence. Mounted officers played a vital role in eighteenth-century warfare, directing troop movements, carrying orders, rallying wavering formations, and maintaining communication across the battlefield. Their visibility and leadership were often crucial in the heat of combat, despite making them prominent targets for enemy marksmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of Saratoga was fought in two major engagements during September and October 1777, when General John Burgoyne's British army attempted to advance south from Canada and isolate New England from the rest of the American colonies. Instead, Burgoyne found his force surrounded by the Continental Army under General Horatio Gates, with key contributions from Benedict Arnold. The British surrender at Saratoga marked a decisive victory for the American cause and convinced France to formally enter the war as an ally of the United States, dramatically altering the course of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly sculpted and richly hand-painted, SBRIT-03 captures the elegance and authority of a British officer in the field, mounted on horseback and ready to lead his men into battle. Whether displayed alongside British infantry or as the centrepiece of a Saratoga battlefield scene, this impressive set is an outstanding addition to any collection of eighteenth-century military miniatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable now from The Military Workshop, your destination for premium historical military miniatures, vehicles, and diorama accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52507188330778,"sku":"SBRIT-03","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/SBRIT03.jpg?v=1784115277","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/sbrit-03","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}