Wars of Religion Infantry Regiment american-civil-war-1861-1865

Wars of Religion Infantry Regiment american-civil-war-1861-1865The 16th Century was a period of conflict and discovery. All across Europe armies were formed to extend Empires and consolidate power. At the forefront was the might of the Spanish Empire which had developed the Tercio as a battlefield formation used to devastating effect. Pike blocks held the balance of power, often consisting of thousands of men. These were supported by troops with firearms to disorder enemy formations before contact, allowing the

The British army in America was tiny

even in public and amongst allies and friends

bow cases on the sides of the chariot

gloriously outfitted in splendid uniforms

The Bren (or more accurately universal) carrier is possibly unique in all the armies of WW2

and were crewed by a driver and a fighter armed with a bow and a number of short spears

1 soldier with MP40 SMG

would not stand against the British Redcoat regulars

This small two-man vehicle was armed with 8

With penetration of over 125mm from up to 2km away

It could be towed by light tractor

8 riflemen