Anglo Boer War 1899 – 1902 (4 Viewers)

[GICOP]

Interesting figures Martyn. Fit in well with the theme.

Many thanks Brad :salute::

I believe this photo was used to base the figures on



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Martyn

 

[Horus]

Many thanks Brad :salute::

I believe this photo was used to base the figures on



Cheers

Martyn

You can see where his genesis of the Boy Scouts movement came from. And where one might think of the Boer War, of course when one thinks of Ladysmith and where one thinks of it pertaining to the Boar War it has it's beginnings, in it's name sake at Badajoz in the Napoleonic Peninsular War !
Steve

 

[GICOP]

Mafeking April 1900 - A Mafeking Cadet delivers messages from Colonel Baden-Powell to Colonel B T Mahon



Figures - Trophy and Little Legion

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

May 1900 - A Maxim gun, manned by Seaforth Highlanders, in action at a ruined farm house

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

June 1900 - Too late, a dismounted Boer realises his revolver is empty



Black Watch private - Trophy of Wales

Boer - Little Legion

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

February 1900 - A Field Kitchen manned by soldiers from 1st BATTALION QUEEN'S (ROYAL WEST SURREY REGIMENT) prepare a meal.

The baker removes a loaf of bread from the oven



The butcher prepares a joint of meat



The Sergeant-Cook discovers why the spuds are taking such a long time. A local girl brings fresh milk to the camp



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Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

These are great sets Martyn. They will fit a camp scene nicely. Robin.

 

[GICOP]

These are great sets Martyn. They will fit a camp scene nicely. Robin.

Many thanks Robin :wink2:

All the best

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

April 1900 - Naval Brigade ratings strengthen rifle pits, a term first used in the American Civil War



All figures - Little Legion

Defences - JG Miniatures

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Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

Unusual party of figures, can be used in lots of scenes. Robin.

 

[GICOP]

Unusual party of figures, can be used in lots of scenes. Robin.

Many thanks Robin :salute::

All the best

Martyn

 

[Terp152]

Wonderful collection of camp figs. Enjoyed viewing them. The baker's cart is very unique. Chris

 

[GICOP]

Wonderful collection of camp figs. Enjoyed viewing them. The baker's cart is very unique. Chris

Many thanks Chris:salute::

All the best

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

November 1900 - Naval Brigade ratings take a break before setting up the field kitchen



All figures - Trophy of Wales

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

July 1900 - A patrol of Black Watch surprise a Boer encampment



Figures - Trophy of Wales and Little Legion

To be continued....

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Martyn

 

[GICOP]

July 1900 - A patrol of Black Watch surprise a Boer encampment

The Boer commander spots a hole in the defences at the rear of the building and tries to block it



Figures - Trophy of Wales and Little Legion

To be continued....

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

July 1900 - A patrol of Black Watch surprise a Boer encampment

A breach is made in the defence



Figures - Trophy of Wales and Little Legion

To be continued....

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Horus]

Martyn
I'm enjoying the story as it unfolds.
Steve

 

[GICOP]

Martyn
I'm enjoying the story as it unfolds.
Steve

Many thanks Steve :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Terp152]

Great story Martyn, well presented. Chris