John Jenkins Designs: Collectors Club Update

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John Jenkins Collectors Club JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS' CLUB SET#17 - Colonel George Washington Colonel George Washington, was serving as a volunteer aide to General Braddock, on the ill- fated Monongahela Campaign. Although having been unwell with dysentery and suffering from Hemorrhoids, he was to perform bravely during the battle. During the two-hour battle, the 23 year-old Colonel Washington had ridden to and fro on the battlefield, delivering the general's orders to other officers and troops. The officers had been a special target for the Indians. Of the eighty-six British and American officers, sixty-three were casualties. Washington was the only officer on horseback not shot down. He was to have two horses shot from under him, and as the British withdrew from the battle, Washington was to organize the rear guard. Washington's first order of business was to get Braddock to safety. Fortunately for Washington, most of the opposing forces chose to loot the battleground rather than pursue Braddock's men across the Monongahela River. Momentarily out of harm's way, Braddock ordered Washington to rally the fleeing troops. As best he could, Washington was able to collect nearly 200 men-an insufficient number to stage a strong counter-attack. With increasing despair, Braddock ordered Washington to locate Colonel Thomas Dunbar and retrieve the men and supplies that were being held in reserve. Carrying out his assignment, Washington located Dunbar seven miles away. Although Washington desired to return to Braddock's side, he was overcome by fatigue-having been on horseback for well over twelve hours straight-and was forced to rest until the following morning. The next day, Braddock and the remainder of the army reached Dunbar's camp and plans began anew to orchestrate a deliberate retreat. Unable to effectively lead, Braddock relinquished command to Dunbar. Braddock struggled on for another day before dying at night on July 13, 1755. The following day, Washington fittingly chose a spot along Braddock's road and buried his commanding officer. Fearing that enemy soldiers would attempt to locate Braddock's body, Washington directed the wagon train and foot soldiers to march over the recently disturbed earth to cover any signs of Braddock's recent burial. For the remainder of the retreat, Washington spent time caring for and comforting fellow staff-officers, Roger Morris and Robert Orme, who were being carried along on horse-litters. The sight of Morris and Orme served as a reminder to Washington of the absolute defeat Braddock's army suffered at Monongahela. Of the 1,459 men in Braddock's expedition, 977 were wounded or killed-including sixty-three officers. Although technically not in command, Washington earned high praise for helping to save the British army from complete destruction at The Battle of Monongahela. JJCLUB-SET#17 -- Battle on the Monongahela 1755, Colonel George Washington This will be the first Special Collectors' club set for 2014. Please note that there will be a 30 day PREVIEW period, when the Special Collectors' Club set will be shown as an unpainted prototype. There will be a further 30 day PREORDER period when a picture of the painted figure will be released. The number of PREORDERS received at this time will be the LIMITED EDITION of that special Collectors' Club set. Production of the figure will then take approximately 30-90 days. Deadline for placing your order September 30th 2014! JJ DESIGNS COLLECTORS' CLUB SET#18 - Lieutenant General Marquis de Montcalm Montcalm began his military career at the age of nine when he was commissioned an ensign in the army. He gained significant military experience in the War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748) and was wounded several times. In May 1756 Montcalm was appointed major general and commander of French forces in New France. Over the next three years, the forces under Montcalm's leadership enjoyed considerable success in North America forcing the English at Oswego to surrender on August 14, 1756 and capturing Fort William Henry after a six-day siege ending on August 9, 1757. In the summer of 1758 General Montcalm commanded a force of 3,700 French soldiers at Fort Carillon (Ticonderoga). On July 7, as a British force of 17,000 troops were preparing to attack the Fort, Montcalm set his army to work constructing a thick log defensive wall about a half mile to the west of the Fort. On the morning of July 8th, his defensive works were attacked. At the end of the day, his army held strong repelling the British and securing for France its greatest victory of the French & Indian War JJCLUB-SET#18 -- Battle of Fort Carillon, Ticonderoga 8th July 1758, Lieutenant General Marquis de Montcalm This will be the Second Special Collectors' club set for 2014. Please note that there will be a 30 day PREVIEW period, when the Special Collectors' Club set will be shown as an unpainted prototype. There will be a further 30 day PREORDER period when a picture of the painted figure will be released. The number of PREORDERS received at this time will be the LIMITED EDITION of that special Collectors' Club set. Production of the figure will then take approximately 30-90 days. Deadline for placing your order October 31th 2014! John Jenkins Collectors Club Happy Hunting!