Crimean War British Rifle Brigade in shakos spartans battlefields were the domain of

battlefields were the domain of the mercenary companies of the day – chief amongst these were the colourfully dressed Landsknechts

Inspiring the troops with the whimsical sound of bagpipes

with 100 boats in each regiment

Konflikt '47 (and more) with these objective marker sets (7 pieces and appropriate bases included)

Crimean War British Rifle Brigade in shakos spartans battlefields were the domain ofWhen the Crimean War broke out in 1853 the Rifle Brigade sent two battalions. They fought at the Battle of the Alma, where one of their number led the advance across the river. The regiment also saw action at the Battle of Inkerman, and during the Siege of Sevastopol Victoria Crosses were awarded to members of the regiment over the course of the Crimean campaign. The Rifle Brigade began the campaign wearing the traditional shako, before later