Hessian regiment (Plastic Box) 0619 Sadly Tilly was to die

Sadly Tilly was to die of tetanus from his wound fifteen days later

Herodotus describes the Kushites in Xerxes army as wearing the skins of animals such as Lions and Leopards

Boasting a literal anti-tank rifle

Born into one of France’s greatest noble families

Lorraine 38L Armoured Carrier

Hessian regiment (Plastic Box) 0619 Sadly Tilly was to dieAs the war in America dragged on Britain felt its small army stretched thin all around the world. King George, of German extraction looked therefore to the small kingdoms of what is now Germany to raise troops to put down the rebellion in the colonies. Huge numbers of German troops were ferried across the Atlantic in all manner of exotic uniforms. They were from many differing States but were broadly known as Hessians as a catch all phrase. Well