10086 Sergeant Major Lewis Douglass, 54th Massachusetts Infantry, American Civil War WWII German WS In February 1779

In February 1779

Army’s experience in WW1 when it was recognized that a self-loading rifle brought greater advantage on the battlefield and a major increase in the infantry squad’s firepower

Despite beginning 1917 as an unsuccessful farmer

This piece was originally conceived to be used as part of a "Triumph" such as that for Marcus Aurelius or Julius Caesar to commemorate their succesful military campaigns

An additional 4-man patrol set is already in development for release later this year

10086 Sergeant Major Lewis Douglass, 54th Massachusetts Infantry, American Civil War WWII German WS In February 1779The eldest son of acclaimed abolitionist Frederick Douglass, Lewis Henry Douglass apprenticed as a typesetter for his fathers anti slavery newspapers. He answered the call for black soldiers and enlisted in the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Shortly after joining, Douglass attained the rank of Sergeant Major, the highest rank an African American could hold at that time. Douglass saw action at the battles of James Island, Olustee, and Fort