{"product_id":"wh096","title":"WH096 - The Normandy Dispatch Rider  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWH096 - The Normandy Dispatch Rider | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Wehrmacht with The Normandy Dispatch Rider, a King \u0026amp; Country miniature depicting a distinctive part of this historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in German Army units during the Second World War, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. The wartime German Army used a combination of infantry, motor transport, armoured support and signals personnel. Everyday duties and tactical movement can explain as much as a major engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Normandy Dispatch Rider gives the scene a clear sense of movement on horseback. Mounted subjects bring a different shape to the composition and create opportunities for pairing with officers, patrols or a larger formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mounted subject immediately introduces motion and a different level within the scene. Cavalry and horsemen can be presented on patrol, at the halt or caught in the urgency of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a European wartime road, field position or vehicle park. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider the direction of the mount when arranging a group: a line of movement helps a small number of figures suggest a much larger formation. Officers and dismounted troops can reinforce the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo expand the scene, look towards German Army troops, transport and field equipment. Together, compatible subjects can add a sense of movement, scale and period detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the logistics and operational detail of wartime formations. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within 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":53419637702938,"sku":"WH096","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/WH096.jpg?v=1794306754","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/wh096","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}