16105 American Militiaman, 1775-81 K&C Diorama Accessories Moving forward the Para with

Moving forward the Para with the Sten prepares to throw a grenade at the enemy while his mate carries the Lee Enfield rifle

they were ‘married’ to a M41 chassis and designated the M42

The second compartment contained a premeasured charge of powder

The soldier brings his left leg up at 90 degrees and stamps down so both his feet are in a ‘V’ shape

The battalion and light companies wore a dark blue woolen bonnet with a red band

16105 American Militiaman, 1775-81 K&C Diorama Accessories Moving forward the Para withFrom the beginning of European colonization of North America, communities along the Atlantic seaboard required able bodied males to participate in the defense of their towns and colonies. These militia units served as the backbone of protection from Native American tribes on the frontier and foreign foes like the French. Most militias would muster and train in town and county centers at least two times a year. As tensions grew between the colonies and