31382 Federal Irish Brigade Advancing Loading, No.1 WWII K&C Fall of Berlin-Red Army Some groups would also carry

Some groups would also carry their shields on both flanks of the formation for additional protection

Soviet supplied SKS rifle

This Marine handler and his German Shepherd seem to be on the trail of something

James Bowie arrived at the Alamo with 30 men on 19 January 1836

Shovel in one hand and dressed in the off-white “fatigue duties” trousers this soldier is awaiting orders

31382 Federal Irish Brigade Advancing Loading, No.1 WWII K&C Fall of Berlin-Red Army Some groups would also carry31382 1 30 Scale Matte Finish Single Figure Loading a musket while advancing was difficult, but not impossible. This was due in large part to the invention of the percussion primer, or cap. This self contained, single use ignition device (for a caplock mechanism) was simple to use in comparison with the priming procedure for the flintlock. Before, the soldier had to open the pan, pour out a measure of gunpowder into a holder (said pan), close the pan,