Description: First Legion Ltd. The Franco-Prussian War French Infantry The Franco-Prussian War was fought between the French under Napoleon III and the Prussians of Otto von Bismarck from 1870-1871. The war was provoked by Bismarck to further his agenda of creating a unified German State, rallying the southern German states to his cause who believed France to be the aggressor. A quick series of victories in by the Prussians and Germans in Eastern France lead to the capture of several key cities and Napoleon III himself, leading to the fall of the Second French Empire and the rapid creation of the Third French Republic. The Republican forces were defeated as well culminating in the Siege of Paris. The war ended with the Treaty of Frankfurt in May 1871 and the result of the conflict was a unified German Nation State opening the door for German expansionism and Imperialism. France was ordered to pay significant reparations and to cede Alsace-Lorraine to Germany. The combination of French bitterness and German nationalism resulting from the Franco-Prussian War planted the seeds of the larger First World War some 40 years later. The army fielded by Napoleon III at the beginning of the war of 1870 is probably one of the most colourful ever put into battle, certainly rivalling for variety and colour the troops of Napoleon III’s most famous uncle fielded during the Napoleonic wars. The infantry regiments formed the backbone of the army with their kepis, splendid red trousers, equipped with the breech-loading Chassepot rifle, one of the most modern mass-produced firearms in the world at the time, and complete with buglers, drummers, standards and sappeurs. Our first release of the French infantry shows a regiment in march attack formation. First Legion will bring this period of history to life covering both the Vikings and their enemies in a way in which only they can, with the superb sculpting and hand painting that is the hallmark of their figures. We hope you like these new soldiers!
Price: 69.95 USD
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-11-08T06:01:07.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: First Legion
Type: Soldier
Soldier Type: Infantry
Size: ~60mm at Eye Level
Manufacturer: First Legion
Material: Tin
Recommended Age Range: 14 years and up
Scale: 1/30 Scale
Gender: Boys & Girls
