{"product_id":"vn038","title":"VN038 - Kneeling Marine Rifleman  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVN038 - Kneeling Marine Rifleman | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the Vietnam War collection with Kneeling Marine Rifleman, a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the military and civilian experiences of the Vietnam War, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. The Vietnam War unfolded in villages, cities, jungles and bases, involving forces from several nations. Patrols, communications, vehicles and local encounters offer many different ways to tell the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKneeling Marine Rifleman is defined in part by its kneeling position. That gives the figure a specific purpose when combined with soldiers in complementary poses, helping create a formation with natural variety and a clear direction of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe weapon-related action captures a specific second in an engagement. It invites the viewer to imagine the position of an unseen target and the response of the surrounding troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a Vietnam-era village, patrol route, firebase or jungle scene. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngle the figure toward a common point of interest and use more stationary troops to balance the movement. A coherent line of fire can make an otherwise compact scene feel complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with Vietnam-era infantry, civilians, vehicles and equipment, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical interest extends beyond the title: it is also about the variety of people and situations in the war. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alone or built into a larger diorama, it offers an approachable way to add a fresh moment to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419613061402,"sku":"VN038","price":76.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/VN038.jpg?v=1794306746","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/vn038","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}