Seminole Warriors--56 figures in 14 poses (unpainted)
$14.95
Item Number: STRM160
Seminole Warriors
The Seminoles of Florida had evolved mainly from various tribes who had been driven from their homelands by European immigrants settling further north, and were boosted by refugees from slavery in the plantations. As European immigrant control spread, there were more clashes with Indians, and their refusal to return runaway slaves added to the calls by many in the north to have them removed further west, by force if necessary. In what would now be condemned as ethnic cleansing, this policy was enacted in a series of actions by the U.S. Government, principally three Seminole Wars between 1818 and 1858, when most of the Indians were eventually transported west. Although several sets have previously depicted the Indians further west,, this is the first to depict the Seminoles.
When the U.S. sent troops into Seminole territory, the Indians soon learned that they fared poorly in a stand-up battle with them, and instead reverted to guerilla tactics, ambushing columns and patrols, attacking isolated posts, and making logistics very difficult for any invader. Much of Florida made ideal ambush terrain, so a common action would see warriors firing on a column or patrol, and eventually retiring when they perceived the maximum damage had been done.
Date Released: 2024
Contents: 56 figures in 14 poses
Material: Plastic (Medium Consistency)
Color: brown
Average Height: 23 mm (= 1.66 m)
