Get Ready To Stage A 19th Century Revolt With John Brown & First Corps
December 11, 2015 by brennon
If you're looking to cause some upset at Harper's Ferry then how about picking up John Brown & Boys plus some Armed Civilians thanks to First Corp. Drumming up a bit of trouble for the establishment seems like the kind of thing these fellows enjoy...
As you can see you've got four very characterful miniatures there to choose from all armed with rifles that they must have pilfered from somewhere I imagine. Following them we have some equally well armed but probably not as well trained citizens.
This is an era of history and indeed a country that I know very little about. While this is probably all common knowledge in American education we don't really learn about it here in the UK apart from a little on life in the 'Old West'.
If you're more clued up on this period let me know in the comments below about the history behind these boys.
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"If you're more clued up on this period let me know in the comments below about the history behind these boys..."
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John Brown was an abolitionist prior to the American Civil War. He believed armed insurrection was the only way to end slavery. In 1859 along with a group of African Americans and white supporters he stormed an Army arsenal at Harpers Ferry hoping that slaves would rise up and support his crusade, He was captured by the army and eventually hanged for treason. Famously from the gallows he said “I, John Brown, am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood.” He was right.. 2 years later the American Civil… Read more »
John Brown’s body lies a’mouldring in his grave, John Brown’s body lies a’mouldring in his grave, John Brown’s body lies a’mouldring in his grave, his soul is marching in!