Widely held as the finest body of fighting men to have fought under the Union flag, the British army in the Peninsular campaign tasted defeat but were far more often to be found savoring yet another victory over their old foe, the French.
Led by great commanders such as Moore, Crauford, and Wellesley, the British army was a well-drilled and, on the whole, disciplined force that saw service on the Iberian Peninsula from 1808 until the end of the campaign in 1814.
The redcoated British foot regiments were ably supported by their Portuguese, Spanish and German allies in addition to their countrymen in the cavalry and artillery. This multi-national force subjected defeat after defeat on Bonaparte's French, bringing such battle honors as Vitoria, Salamanca, Talavera, and the brutal siege of Badajoz into British military legend.
Contains:
20 plastic easy-build British Line Infantry.
4 metal command miniatures: officer, drummer and two ensigns with wire flagpoles and finials.
2-page background guide including ten full-color flags.
Models come unpainted. Some assembly may be required. Glue, paints, and supplies sold separately.
