Civil War Union Marine

United States Marines in the Civil War served aboard warships, guarded naval facilities, and contributed detachments to landing operations and expeditions. Their role connected shipboard discipline and security with fighting ashore, rather than making them a large independent field army. Marines participated on the Union side of a conflict in which blockade, river operations, and attacks on coastal positions were central to the wider strategy. Detachments could move from shipboard service to operations against coastal defenses, linking naval firepower and land action. The scale of the wartime Marine Corps was modest compared with the mass volunteer infantry armies. Ship detachments could support naval guns and landing parties.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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