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American Civil War

The Art of War
The Battle of First Manassas, July 21, 1861

This set is the first in WBritain's 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War commemorative series.  Each year WBritain will produce at least one limited edition Art of War set to commemorate a pivotal battle from that year's fighting one hundred and fifty years ago. On July 21, 1861 near the railroad junction of Manassas, Virginia - and not far from Bull Run Creek - the first major battle of the American Civil War took place.  Around noon, the Confederate line on Buck Hill broke and fled back to nearby Henry Hill.  Brigadier General Thomas Jonathan Jackson, still in his US Blue uniform, arrived just in time with his Virginia brigade.  The appearance of Jackson's solid line of fresh troops inspired Confederate Brigadier General Barnard E. Bee to exclaim to his retreating troops: "There stands Jackson like a stone wall.  Rally behind the Virginians!"  Thus was born the nickname "Stonewall" Jackson. In the painting Jackson is seen directing the 5th Virginia into position near the Robinson House.  For a while Jackson would conceal his men on the reverse slop of Henry Hill, sheltering them from Union artillery fire.  In a bid to rid the hill of union artillery, his 33rd Virginia attacked and captured two Union guns.  This resulted in a seesaw battle for the guns and the hill that would eventually lead to a Southern victory with the determined advance of Jackson's entire brigade joined by Hampton's South Carolina Legion.  Though the battle continued for the rest of the afternoon, the South had gained the initiative with Jackson's charge, leading to the stunning victory of the Confederates.

Item #	Description	Price
31139	Baptism at Manassas  Includes Jackson and Officer mounted, Company Colors and 4 infantry. Limited Edition of 500, due January	$350.00
31117	Confederate Advancing at Right Shoulder Shift in Frock Coat with Havelock, no 1.  1 pc in clamshell pack, due January	$28.00
31118	Confederate Advancing at Right Shoulder Shift in Frock Coat, no 1.  1 pc in clamshell pack, due January	$28.00
31119	Confederate Advancing at Right Shoulder Shift in Frock Coat, no 2.  1 pc in clamshell pack, due January	$28.00

 

Item #	Description	Price
31115	Union 2nd Corps Flagbearer, Dismounted, JUST RELEASED	$44.00
31132	Confederate Infantry Color Sergeant At Rest First National Colors No.1, due April	$48.00
31136	Union Artillery Command Set No.1, Officer and Bugler, JUST RELEASED	$60.00
31137	Union Artillery Command Set No.2, NCO and Battery B Guidon Bearer, due February	$70.00

Item #	Description	Price
51010	18th/19th Century Redoubt Section - Gate, JUST RELEASED	$130.00
51011	18th/19th Century Redoubt Section - Artillery Emplacement, JUST RELEASED	$110.00
51012	18th/19th Century Gabion Section, JUST RELEASED	$38.00
51013	18th/19th Century Chevaux de Frise, JUST RELEASED	$36.00

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