Great War Miniatures are pleased to announce the latest releases in their Crimean War range.
Inspired by Robert Gibb's famous painting The Thin Red Line, these miniatures depict the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at the Battle of Balaclava.
At a crucial point in the battle, a large force of Russian cavalry advanced upon the British supply base at Balaclava. Opposing their advance, six companies of the Sutherland Highlanders led by Sir Colin Campbell. Remaining in line rather than forming square, Campbell's men delivered two volleys which stopped the Russians in their tracks, the Times reporter William Russell immortalized them as 'a thin red streak tipped with steel'.
The following packs are now available from North Star Military Figures:
CB23 93rd Sutherland Highlanders 'Thin Red Streak'
CB24 'Thin red streak' characters
CB25 93rd Sutherland Highlanders command
On the workbench are; Staff groups and personalities, Rifle Brigade and the first of the artillery. Coming soon: Colin Campbell!
All packs contain six 28mm figures and are £7.50 GBP. Please contact Nick at North Star for details.