Old Glory's latest American Civil War 15mm release, infantry in greatcoats, is in this reviewer's opinions, one of their best releases for many reasons. The first concerns the detail and diversity of figure poses, equipage and variery that is synonymous with Old Glory. There are two separate bags of these in either attack or march column poses. Both bags come with command figures, drummers, flag-bearers, and officers. There are also figures with Mexican War era caps which would be good for First Manassas militia units.

Another prominent feature of these miniatures is that they tend to paint quickly. If you prime in black and drybrush the greatcoats with light blue and fill in the details, you can complete a large number of figures in no time. This is great; when you have to ourfit a Johnny Reb 25- man regiment, one can combine these figures with others for even greater variety. These may also be used to create generic units of either North or South.

If anyone asks why the Confederates are wearing blue greatcoats instead of the official gray, you can say that the greatcoats were "appropriated" at Shiloh. Also, these figures are excellenc for the neophyte Civil War gamer. Because they paint up so quickly, the beginner can field a brigade quickly.

One thing that I didn't like in this set was the flag-bearer. He seemed out of place because he is sending upright holding his flag-pole, rather than being in motion like the other figures. Other Old Glory flag-bearers could be used.

The "Infantry in Greatcoat Marching" and "Infantry in Greatcoat Advancing" figures are available from Emperor's Headquarters, (800) 59- EAGLE at $18.50 per bag of one hundred or more figures. Recommended highly.

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