Peninsular War British rifle battalion (95th Rifles/KGL Rifles)

Rifle regiments revolutionised British light infantry tactics. Armed with the Baker rifle - accurate to 200 yards versus the musket's 50 - they wore dark green uniforms for concealment and fought in open order. Trained to think independently and shoot accurately, Riflemen were the elite of Wellington's army. They screened the army's movements, picked off French officers, and held key positions.

The prone firing position was revolutionary, providing stability and concealment. Rifle battalions also included the German King's German Legion (KGL) rifle companies, which were equally as skilled.

Pack contents

AB-B16 Rifleman, marching at the trail x 28 figures
AB-B17 Rifleman, skirmishing x 4 figures
AB-B17a Rifleman, skirmishing prone x 2 figures
AB-B18 Rifle officer x 2 figure
AB-B19 Rifle bugler x 2 figure

Contains 38 figures.