{"product_id":"sw038","title":"SW038  -  'Ashigaru Arquebusier Sitting Ready' (Eastern Army)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSW038 – \"Ashigaru Arquebusier Sitting Ready\" (Eastern Army)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe arrival of the Tanegashima matchlock arquebus during the sixteenth century revolutionised Japanese warfare. Rapidly embraced by many daimyo, firearms became a decisive factor in the large-scale battles of the Sengoku Period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshigaru arquebusiers often waited calmly behind defensive positions until ordered to fire. Their discipline allowed commanders to unleash devastating coordinated volleys capable of breaking enemy attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKing \u0026amp; Country's SW038 \"Ashigaru Arquebusier Sitting Ready\" portrays one of these soldiers patiently awaiting his moment to engage, demonstrating the composure and training that made Japanese firearm units so effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable to purchase through The Military Workshop website, SW038 adds depth and realism to any Tokugawa or Eastern Army display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King and Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52628955693338,"sku":"SW038","price":82.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/SW038_1.jpg?v=1785756436","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/sw038","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}