{"product_id":"vistula-legion-infantry-battalionab-vls01","title":"Vistula Legion Infantry battalion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● Polish infantry serving Napoleon in the Vistula Legion\u003cbr\u003e● Complete battalion with fusiliers, elite grenadiers, and skirmishing voltigeurs\u003cbr\u003e● Fighting from Spain to Russia hoping to restore Polish independence\u003cbr\u003e● Contains 38 figures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis battalion represents the Vistula Legion infantry - Polish soldiers who served Napoleon with the hope of restoring their nation's independence. Formed in 1808 from Polish troops in French service, the Legion fought across Europe from the Spanish Peninsula to the frozen steppes of Russia. These men wore French-style uniforms but maintained distinctly Polish military traditions and fighting spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battalion combined French organisational structure with Polish determination. Fusiliers formed the reliable center companies, while elite grenadiers and voltigeurs provided the backbone of the battalion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other foreign contingents, Polish troops fought with exceptional motivation. The Vistula Legion distinguished itself in Spain and throughout the 1812 Russian campaign where Polish troops proved among Napoleon's most reliable forces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack contents\u003cbr\u003eAB-VL04 Vistula Legion Fusilier, march attack x 18 figures\u003cbr\u003eAB-VL05 Vistula Legion Grenadier, march attack x 8 figures (use also for close order voltigeur company) \u003cbr\u003eAB-VL06 Vistula Legion Voltigeur, skirmishing x 6 figures\u003cbr\u003eAB-VL07 Vistula Legion infantry officer x 2 figures\u003cbr\u003eAB-VL08Vistula Legion Drummer x 2 figures\u003cbr\u003eAB-VL09Vistula Legion Bugler x 1 figure\u003cbr\u003eAB-VL10Vistula Legion Standard Bearer x 1 figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 38 figures at 1:20 scale representing approximately 760 men\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AB-VLs01","offers":[{"title":"Vistula Legion Infantry battalion","offer_id":62740294893939,"sku":"AB-VLs01","price":49.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8765\/0163\/files\/2524.jpg?v=1776744289","url":"https:\/\/abfigures.com\/products\/vistula-legion-infantry-battalionab-vls01","provider":"AB Figures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}