I think the one you may be referring to is TRIPOLI with John Payne and Maureen O'Hara released in 1950. It was re-erleased in 1952 as TO THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI.
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I think the one you may be referring to is TRIPOLI with John Payne and Maureen O'Hara released in 1950. It was re-erleased in 1952 as TO THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI.
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Very nice photos Konrad. I am still on the fence with these. The figures look excellent and appear in photos to be of the same quality (and I suspect from the same sculptor) as the South Lands figures I have collected. My hesitation in buying these so far is admittedly due to my lack of familiarity with the subject. I suspect this could be easily remedied with a little light reading. 
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Might I highly recommend The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805 by Richard Zacks.
A part of a review from Amazon sums it up:
Some people like suspense novels, some people like action adventure stories, and some people are real history buffs. This book will satisfy all three crowds. To find accurate history written in such an engaging, page-turning manner is a rare delight.
It's available on Amazon (used) for 6 cents (plus $3.99 shipping).
A great read...
A part of a review from Amazon sums it up:
Some people like suspense novels, some people like action adventure stories, and some people are real history buffs. This book will satisfy all three crowds. To find accurate history written in such an engaging, page-turning manner is a rare delight.
It's available on Amazon (used) for 6 cents (plus $3.99 shipping).
A great read...
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Might I highly recommend The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805 by Richard Zacks.
A part of a review from Amazon sums it up:
Some people like suspense novels, some people like action adventure stories, and some people are real history buffs. This book will satisfy all three crowds. To find accurate history written in such an engaging, page-turning manner is a rare delight.
It's available on Amazon (used) for 6 cents (plus $3.99 shipping).
A great read...
Well thanks, Pete. I will add this to my frighteningly looooooooong list of must read books.....maybe towards the top of the list.
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I saw these sets at the show and they are very well done! A fresh idea too! However, the figures didn't have any marking as to maker and year of production underneath the bases of the finished figures for sale. I think this is good practice for all manufacturers to follow. IMHO... Are there any plans to have this done? Thanks.
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We're looking into it...
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Am quite impressed with the Shores of Tripoli figures. Looking forward to more similar releases.
If you are open to suggestion, I'll nominate the Battle of New Orleans (yes, I know Britains did it a few years back but they are hardly up to current standards). The wide variety of uniforms and non-uniforms alone would make for a popular series.
On the British Side:
93rd (Sutherland) Highlanders (in trews)
95th Rifles
Royal Marines
Royal Navy Landing Parties
1st and 5th West India Regiments
4th, 21st, 40th, 43rd, foot
14th Light Dragoons
RHA (Rockets)
On The American Side:
US Marines
US Navy Gunners
New Orleans Militia
Louisiana Militia
Tennessee Militia
Choctaw Indians
Lafitte’s Pirates
3rd US Rifles
The First and Second Battalions of Free Men of Color
7th and 44th US Infantry
Add to that both field and naval guns, scaling ladders, cotton bale field works. Not to mention the personality figures. I’d go broke buy New Orleans sets. Yes I'm prejudiced - New Orleans is my family's home.
If you are open to suggestion, I'll nominate the Battle of New Orleans (yes, I know Britains did it a few years back but they are hardly up to current standards). The wide variety of uniforms and non-uniforms alone would make for a popular series.
On the British Side:
93rd (Sutherland) Highlanders (in trews)
95th Rifles
Royal Marines
Royal Navy Landing Parties
1st and 5th West India Regiments
4th, 21st, 40th, 43rd, foot
14th Light Dragoons
RHA (Rockets)
On The American Side:
US Marines
US Navy Gunners
New Orleans Militia
Louisiana Militia
Tennessee Militia
Choctaw Indians
Lafitte’s Pirates
3rd US Rifles
The First and Second Battalions of Free Men of Color
7th and 44th US Infantry
Add to that both field and naval guns, scaling ladders, cotton bale field works. Not to mention the personality figures. I’d go broke buy New Orleans sets. Yes I'm prejudiced - New Orleans is my family's home.