Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu! – British Army Brigade
Reinforce your British forces for the Anglo-Zulu War with the Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu! – British Army Brigade. This boxed set combines disciplined British Regular Infantry with troops from the Natal Native Contingent, providing 4 Large infantry units for your Epic Battles collection.
The set contains 16 bases of infantry in total – eight bases of British redcoats and eight bases of Natal Native Contingent troops. Together, they provide a substantial reinforcement for an existing army or an excellent infantry foundation for players building a new British force.
Features
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Official Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu! miniature set
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Expands British Army forces
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Includes British Regular Infantry
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Includes Natal Native Contingent Infantry
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16 infantry bases total
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Builds 4 Large units
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2 Large units of British Infantry
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2 Large units of Natal Native Contingent
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Plastic bases included
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Ideal for Anglo-Zulu War scenarios
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Great for building or expanding a British force
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Suitable for historical gaming and painting
British Regular Infantry
The British infantryman of the Victorian era was highly trained, well equipped, and accustomed to campaigning across the expanding Empire.
During the Anglo-Zulu War, British Regulars relied heavily on disciplined formations and concentrated rifle fire.
When enemy warriors closed the distance, the redcoats could also rely on their bayonets and training to defend their positions at close quarters.
The box contains:
Concentrated Rifle Fire
British infantry formations could deliver disciplined volleys against approaching enemy troops.
On the tabletop, massed ranks of red-coated infantry provide the classic visual centerpiece for a British Anglo-Zulu War army.
Use them to:
Natal Native Contingent
Supporting the British forces are troops from the Natal Native Contingent.
The Contingent formed an important part of the forces available to British authorities in southern Africa and was recruited largely from local peoples with experience fighting the Zulus.
The box contains:
These troops provide additional infantry formations while adding visual and historical variety to your British collection.
Four Large Units
The complete box builds:
This provides 4 Large units in total.
Use all four together as a complete brigade or distribute them throughout a larger British force.
Build a Larger British Army
The British Army Brigade can be combined with other units from the Black Powder Epic Battles: Zulu! range.
Add:
This allows you to expand from a core infantry force into a much larger army suitable for recreating major battles of the campaign.
Anglo-Zulu War Scenarios
The Brigade is ideal for scenarios inspired by the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
Create battles involving:
Pair the Brigade with Zulu Impi formations to recreate the dramatic clashes that define the period.
Excellent Painting Project
The two different infantry types provide visual variety while still belonging to the same overall force.
British Infantry
Experiment with:
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Red coats
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White equipment
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Helmets
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Rifles
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Dark trousers
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Regimental details
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Campaign dust
Natal Native Contingent
Use different clothing, equipment, and skin tones to distinguish the Contingent from the British Regulars.
Consistent basing across both forces will help tie the entire brigade together visually.
Contents
The British Army Brigade includes:
Total
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16 Infantry Bases
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4 Large Units
Product Information
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Game: Black Powder Epic Battles
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Range: Zulu!
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Force: British Army / Colonial Forces
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British Infantry: 8 Bases / 2 Large Units
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Natal Native Contingent: 8 Bases / 2 Large Units
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Total: 16 Bases / 4 Large Units
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Setting: Anglo-Zulu War
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Bases: Included
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Product Type: Infantry Brigade Miniature Set
