Epic Battles: ACW Confederate Brigade zone-winterThe most basic infantry building block was the infantry regiment (referred to as a battalion in Hardees drill manual, which was used by both sides). In both North and South the infantry regiments were organised on similar lines. A regiment typically comprised ten companies, each numbering 100 men, supported by staff, drummers and officers. However, the rigours of warfare would summarily lead to a reduction in strength by way of battle, disease and
However they were lightly powered and so could only be used on open country or frozen lakes as they had poor hill climbing ability
It resonates particularly throughout art and literature
The Legion was formed within months of the dissolution of the Electorate of Hanover in 1803
This was a static coastal defence unit with poor equipment
in the latter stages of the North African campaign
The driver’s cab was protected by mild steel plates
It combined a vehicle such as the SdKfz 251 halftrack with rocket artillery to form a more mobile and slightly more protected artillery piece than the towed Nebelwerfer
3 x Victory Merchant Ship
A single kit builds a bridge 8″ long by 2″ wide
It could also be used to transport heavier equipment into the action - a Jeep
humid tropical environment
including half-tracks
