1/72 Russian Militia Box (HaT)

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100 mounted figures in 17 poses
Grey
Unpainted 1/72 Scale Plastic Toy Soldiers (24 mm)

In 1806 things were looking bad for Russia. Heavily defeated the previous year, Napoleon had crushed Prussia at Jena and there seemed a very real threat of a French invasion. Despite a natural reluctance to arm the serfs, the Tsar decreed 'the forming of general home guards or militias', and many battalions were organised. Within a year the treaty of Tilsit had been signed and the threat removed, so all were disbanded. However in 1812 the threat was back, and in July the militia, or opolchenie, were once more created. Many thought this would be a path out of serfdom, and the response was enthusiastic. Units were organized on various lines, and the units from each province were grouped into regions or okrug to perform various duties.

1/72 Russian Militia Box (HaT)

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