“Gallipoli Advance Guard” (2 Viewers)

jazzeum said:
I have no idea -- nor really care -- who Ned Kelly is but the point is we seem to get plenty of Australian releases -- and I'm happy that our Aussie mates get something that is important to their history -- but for years folks have been asking for some US releases (Canadian would be welcome as well) without any success and the US didn't play an insignificant role in the War. Without American help, the Central Powers might have very well prevailed.

Apologies if I hijacked the thread. Not my intention so I will make it my last post other than to say that the figures look well done.
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Of all the 100s of US piece made by K&C over the years you are whinging there are no WW1 yanks yet ^&confuse^&confuse
Your joking mate i hope as you where late to the War maybe the figures will be late as well when your 100th year comes up unbelievable can't let others have there time in the sun!!
No one is having a go at the US contribution mate just wait your turn I'm sure they will come.

Now as for Ned Kelly he is a real outlaw not like those woozy US outlaws we hear so much about and haven't got a clue who half of them are ^&grin^&grin
 
I see where some national sensitivities have been aroused on this thread. Well, mine have been aroused as well. I take no exception to all the nations wanting their credit for the sacrifice that WW1 entailed. All those involved suffered horrendously. I do take exception to a couple of remarks regarding the US being late to the war, getting lost, etc. We were nothing of the sort. It wasn't our war. It was European fratricide from Day 1. There was no widespread political or public support in the US for getting involved in what was seen as a purely European affair. Our eventual involvement was brought on by the incredibly stupid blundering of the German government and it's decisions towards our neutrality. It is true that we were very sympathetic to the Allied cause with our trade and supply policies but we weren't getting in to the war until the German U-boat campaign and diplomatic idiocy on Germany's part turned public opinion solidly against Germany and opened the door for a declaration of war. We weren't late, we were exactly on time regarding how events played out. Even then, the US wasn't prepared for war and it took us a great deal of effort to get set up and going. It was the eventual declaration of war by the US that forced Germany's hand on the Western Front, realizing that standing on the defensive would soon become a bankrupt strategy when faced with the overwhelming number of fresh troops the US would put in play. Germany launched the 1918 offensives in an attempt to force the Allies to peace talks before the US numbers tipped the balance to the Allies for good. So don't blame the US for being late to a European war. It wasn't our job to rescue Europe from herself, it was German incompetence that eventually led to that result. It also wasn't the fault of the US that the Allies were unable to knock Germany out without our help, it is just the way things worked out and we were glad to do it by the time we entered the war. It was, in fact, perfect timing. -- Al
 
I am talking about Toy soldiers being made not the history of WW1 lets not get off track here.
 
wayne556517 said:
I am talking about Toy soldiers being made not the history of WW1 lets not get off track here.
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I'm not off-track. I was addressing the crack that was made about the US being late to the war. Personally, I can wait for US troops, I have enough problems keeping up with the other Allies at the moment. 2017 will do nicely, thank you. -- Al
 
Hello Andy! Is it Possible that the Aussie's from the NEW Gallipoli Sets could be USED or Re-Painted, with MORE ATTACK Infantry for the N.African 8th Army ADD-ON Sets? NEW Vicker's MG Team. 6-Pounder Gun Team,Mortar Team? EXCELLENT Sets? Don't forget a SHERMAN Tank (M4A1) Tank British! Last STUART Tank(British)! CIAO,^&cool:wink2:
 
I just hope that the figures are accurately sized ... all Australian males in 1915 were 6'2" bronzed Anzacs. I have seen the recruitment posters and they wouldn't lie!
 
lancer said:
I'm not off-track. I was addressing the crack that was made about the US being late to the war. Personally, I can wait for US troops, I have enough problems keeping up with the other Allies at the moment. 2017 will do nicely, thank you. -- Al
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Unbelievable mate it was a joke a crack I didn't realise you Yanks where so sensitive I apologise if I ruffled some feathers.
 
wayne556517 said:
Unbelievable mate it was a joke a crack I didn't realise you Yanks where so sensitive I apologise if I ruffled some feathers.
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Wayne, no worries. Most Americans probably don't realize we were involved in a WW1, it's all WW2 over here. My reaction wasn't specifically aimed at you alone. There were a couple of such references so my answer was more of a carpet bombing than a precision strike. Anyway, I've cooled off now. -- Al
 
Newfoundland was a Dominion in the Commonwealth and became a Province in the Dominion of Canada in 1949.

Terry
 
johngambale said:
Is it Possible that the Aussie's from the NEW Gallipoli Sets could be USED or Re-Painted, with MORE ATTACK Infantry for the N.African 8th Army ADD-ON Sets?
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Sorry, they wouldn't work because the webbing was a later pattern in WW2, which I thought you would have realised!

Same weapons though, but different shirts as well... so NO WAY !!!

John
 
Getting back to the figures and the Gallipoli campaign itself, this year has huge significance to both Aussie's & Kiwi's alike. Having a TS company produce figures for this period is really quite special.

Even though the campaign does't mark a great military triumph, it does remind us of a very important episode in our history. Great suffering was caused to both of our young countries by the loss of so many of its young men. But the Gallipoli campaign showcased attitudes and attributes - bravery, tenacity, practicality, ingenuity, loyalty to King and comrades - that helped define both as independent nations, even as they fought unquestioningly on the other side of the world in the name of the British Empire.

After Gallipoli, New Zealand & Australia had a greater confidence in their individual identities, and a greater pride in the international contribution they could make. And the mutual respect earned during the fighting formed the basis of the close ties that we continue to experience today.

This I hope will explain the importance of these figures and the significance of this year's anniversary and the date of the 25th of April to us ANZAC's.

Kind Regards. :salute::
 
Desertkiwi said:
Getting back to the figures and the Gallipoli campaign itself, this year has huge significance to both Aussie's & Kiwi's alike. Having a TS company produce figures for this period is really quite special.

Even though the campaign does't mark a great military triumph, it does remind us of a very important episode in our history. Great suffering was caused to both of our young countries by the loss of so many of its young men. But the Gallipoli campaign showcased attitudes and attributes - bravery, tenacity, practicality, ingenuity, loyalty to King and comrades - that helped define both as independent nations, even as they fought unquestioningly on the other side of the world in the name of the British Empire.

After Gallipoli, New Zealand & Australia had a greater confidence in their individual identities, and a greater pride in the international contribution they could make. And the mutual respect earned during the fighting formed the basis of the close ties that we continue to experience today.

This I hope will explain the importance of these figures and the significance of this year's anniversary and the date of the 25th of April to us ANZAC's.

Kind Regards. :salute::
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The only tie i have with you KIWI,s is the one i want to put around Richies neck and choke him ^&grin^&grin
 
Desertkiwi said:
Getting back to the figures and the Gallipoli campaign itself, this year has huge significance to both Aussie's & Kiwi's alike. Having a TS company produce figures for this period is really quite special.

Even though the campaign does't mark a great military triumph, it does remind us of a very important episode in our history. Great suffering was caused to both of our young countries by the loss of so many of its young men. But the Gallipoli campaign showcased attitudes and attributes - bravery, tenacity, practicality, ingenuity, loyalty to King and comrades - that helped define both as independent nations, even as they fought unquestioningly on the other side of the world in the name of the British Empire.

After Gallipoli, New Zealand & Australia had a greater confidence in their individual identities, and a greater pride in the international contribution they could make. And the mutual respect earned during the fighting formed the basis of the close ties that we continue to experience today.

This I hope will explain the importance of these figures and the significance of this year's anniversary and the date of the 25th of April to us ANZAC's.

Kind Regards. :salute::
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Well said young fella :salute:: But 100 years and still no shoes in the Land of the Long White Cloud...{sm3}
Wayne
 
Desertkiwi said:
Getting back to the figures and the Gallipoli campaign itself, this year has huge significance to both Aussie's & Kiwi's alike. Having a TS company produce figures for this period is really quite special.

Even though the campaign does't mark a great military triumph, it does remind us of a very important episode in our history. Great suffering was caused to both of our young countries by the loss of so many of its young men. But the Gallipoli campaign showcased attitudes and attributes - bravery, tenacity, practicality, ingenuity, loyalty to King and comrades - that helped define both as independent nations, even as they fought unquestioningly on the other side of the world in the name of the British Empire.

After Gallipoli, New Zealand & Australia had a greater confidence in their individual identities, and a greater pride in the international contribution they could make. And the mutual respect earned during the fighting formed the basis of the close ties that we continue to experience today.

This I hope will explain the importance of these figures and the significance of this year's anniversary and the date of the 25th of April to us ANZAC's.

Kind Regards. :salute::
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Well, better to say it marked a great military defeat for the allies (ps: also french troops were there and even some italians if I am not wrong), and together with the tenacity, bravery etc. of the troops, that battle shows the huge mistake made by the british command who could have won rather easily the Gallipoli battle and even force the weak naval turkish blockade....In fact, if the Royal navy had insisted to force the Dardanels inspite of retreating for fear of losing one more ship, the ground operations would have been unuseful ( as well as the huge lost of lives). But, in the British army the navy didn' t mean to risk any loses, while in the infantry there was not at all the same attitude.
The ground attack was bravely lead, but without coordination among the different units attacking the hills, and the few successes were not exploited, so the turkish ( with german commanders), had the time to let their reserves rush on the empty trenches and the end is well known.
 
Poppo said:
Well, better to say it marked a great military defeat for the allies (ps: also french troops were there and even some italians if I am not wrong), and together with the tenacity, bravery etc. of the troops, that battle shows the huge mistake made by the british command who could have won rather easily the Gallipoli battle and even force the weak naval turkish blockade....In fact, if the Royal navy had insisted to force the Dardanels inspite of retreating for fear of losing one more ship, the ground operations would have been unuseful ( as well as the huge lost of lives). But, in the British army the navy didn' t mean to risk any loses, while in the infantry there was not at all the same attitude.
The ground attack was bravely lead, but without coordination among the different units attacking the hills, and the few successes were not exploited, so the turkish ( with german commanders), had the time to let their reserves rush on the empty trenches and the end is well known.
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AND THE ANZAC LEGEND IS BORN. :salute::
 
waynepoo said:
Well said young fella :salute:: But 100 years and still no shoes in the Land of the Long White Cloud...{sm3}
Wayne
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....all is not lost mate, we've recently discovered these things called sandals that are very 'with it', especially when you wear socks with them{eek3}.....I bet you Aussie's haven't thought of wearing socks with them.:wink2:^&grin
 
Desertkiwi said:
....all is not lost mate, we've recently discovered these things called sandals that are very 'with it', especially when you wear socks with them{eek3}.....I bet you Aussie's haven't thought of wearing socks with them.:wink2:^&grin
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Well it seems these two local Auckland blokes didn't read the sign mate, you better arrest them. {sm3}^&grin




Wayne.
 
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