Rifle men

  Pretty much a must have for your American Rev War army.  The dreaded frontier rifle men in their hunting shirt.

  Although the rifle's accuracy is legendary, it's slow rate of fire and no bayonet for defense posed a number of serious issues.  These are not soldiers who can stand in line.  You have to put them in a protected area (up in trees, in woods) or in a skirmish line.  They are best for causing mischief and snipping away at the enemy.  If you are fighting battles down south they are a important staple and you must have them in your collection.  Also have some regulars with muskets and bayonets close by.  Concerning their role at Saratoga, General Daniel Morgan later write that "My riflemen would have been of little service if they had not always had a line of Musquet and Bayonette men to support us"

Miniatures are from Perry, and very nice fugures, full of action they are.