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NEW RELEASES FOR MAY 2021
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 1861
THE UNION ARMY
THE 11[SUP]th[/SUP] REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY

The 11[SUP]th[/SUP] Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment of the Union army in the early years of the American Civil War. The regiment was organized in New York City in May 1861 as a zouave regiment, known for its unusual dress and drill style, by Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, a personal friend of US president Abraham Lincoln.
The troops were drawn from the ranks of the city’s many volunteer fire companies, and the unit was also known as the Ellsworth Zouaves, First Fire Zouaves, First Regiment New York Zouaves, and US National Guards.

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The unit was among the first to occupy the territory of a Confederate state when it captured Alexandria, Virginia on May 24[SUP]th[/SUP] 1861, less than 24 hours after the commonwealth seceded from the Union.
The regiment then went on to suffer extensive casualties during the First Battle of Bull Run, during the fighting on Henry House Hill, and whilst serving as a rearguard for the retreating Union army.

The regiment would later be stationed near Hampton Roads during the Peninsula Campaign, but experienced little fighting. It was sent back to New York city in May 1862, and the regiment was mustered out of service on June 1862.
There were several attempts to reorganize as a light infantry regiment through the summer of 1863, and many new enlistees were involved in suppressing the New York Draft riots. This was to fail and the enlistees were transferred to the 17[SUP]th[/SUP] New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment.

Ellsworth’s Fire Zouaves marched to Manassas in their zouave jackets and trousers, with red firemen’s shirts and blue fezzes. In the July heat the zouave jackets were abandoned, and most men continued in their red or white firemen’s shirts, and some even added havelock-covered kepis to replace the fezzes. With the officers dressed in Grey, this gave the unit, a motley, multi coloured appearance.

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11NY-12
THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 1861
11[SUP]th[/SUP] REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
2 INFANTRY FIRING AND LOADING.
(2 pcs)

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 1861
11[SUP]th[/SUP] REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
4 INFANTRY FIRING AND LOADING.
(4 pcs)


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11NY-14
THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 1861
11[SUP]th[/SUP] REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
2 INFANTRY FIRING AND LOADING.
(2 pcs)


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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN, 1861
11[SUP]th[/SUP] REGIMENT NEW YORK VOLUNTEER INFANTRY,
4 INFANTRY FIRING AND LOADING.
(4 pcs)


THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861
THE ARMY OF THE SHENANDOAH
1[SUP]st[/SUP] VIRGINIA CAVALRY REGIMENT

The 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Virginia Cavalry Regiment was formed in the spring of 1861 around the nucleus of several cavalry companies from the valley of Virginia which had been placed under the command of J.E.B. Stuart.
Regimental organization was completed by the appointment of Stuart as Colonel on 16[SUP]th[/SUP] July 1861.
The unit then comprised ten companies, lettered A-M, of men enlisted for Confederate States service for one year.
The regiment was reorganized 22[SUP]nd[/SUP] April 1862, and served thereafter through most of the civil war.

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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 - 1865
THE FIRST BATTLE OF MANASSAS, 1861
1[SUP]st[/SUP] VIRGINIA CAVALRY REGIMENT,
COLONEL J.E.B STUART.
(2 pcs)


J.E.B. Stuart was appointed Lieutenant Colonel, infantry, Provisional Army of Virginia, at Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, Virginia on 8[SUP]th[/SUP] May 1861. He was appointed Colonel of 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Virginia Cavalry on 16[SUP]th[/SUP] July 1861. He was assigned to command the cavalry of the Army of the Shenandoah during the first battle of Manassas on July 21[SUP]st[/SUP] 1861, and was appointed Brigadier General, Confederate States Army on 24[SUP]th[/SUP] September 1861.

The 1[SUP]st[/SUP] Virginia Cavalry Regiment was often illustrated in the newspapers during the early days of the war. Especially during the First Manassas when Stuart, with companies H and B under R. Welby Carter and John Blair Hoge, made a dashing charge upon the 11[SUP]th[/SUP] New York Zouaves. Artists on both sides were inspired by the episode, and reporters dubbed the companies the “Black Horse Cavalry”.
The troopers performed well during this engagement, and it was in no time, especially under the inspiring leadership of Stuart and Fitzhugh Lee, that they grew into one of the crack mounted outfits of the Confederate service.

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I will order the New York figures. Dilemma re Jeb is that I already have Frontline, Conte and a William Britain versions of this iconic cavalry leader. Of course John's will be far superior but having so many versions is not good when trying to add diversity to my collection. I had the same issue with Jackson and opted to not purchase John's version.
 
Will be adding all of these to my collection! It's nice to finally see the flags of the 11th NY. They look amazing!
 
Book ended between the Federal color attired JEB Stuart figurine in the largest photo is the first two of I believe six 1st Virginia Cavalry troopers. They appear to be excellent depictions. Looking forward to buying those six probably in a month or two?
 
I agree its so great to see them all painted up, including the standard bearers. There are not many releases to go to finish the 11th NY and then we will see more ACW sets...Love them all. I wil end up with about 40 x 11th NY on my muster roll by the time JJ finishes the next few releases
 
I will order the New York figures. Dilemma re Jeb is that I already have Frontline, Conte and a William Britain versions of this iconic cavalry leader. Of course John's will be far superior but having so many versions is not good when trying to add diversity to my collection. I had the same issue with Jackson and opted to not purchase John's version.
Gary, I have a few of the afore mentioned versions as well but i will get the JJ Jeb and then maybe sell off one of my other Jeb versions. This is a magnificent figure, one of the best i have seen
 
Of course I will be collecting all of these. Pre-order already placed.
Mike
 
Gary, I have a few of the afore mentioned versions as well but i will get the JJ Jeb and then maybe sell off one of my other Jeb versions. This is a magnificent figure, one of the best i have seen
I have never sold any of my collection before - but a good idea maybe its time?

Gary
 

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