Toy Soldier & Model Figure Magazine Issue 204 Zurück Ausgabe

This jam-packed May 2015 edition is highlighted by coverage commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War’s climax. Also included is Editor Stuart Hessney account of the tragic story of Pvt. Jesse H. Hutchins of Company A, 5th Alabama Battalion, one of the soldiers from both the North and South buried in the small Confederate Cemetery at Appomattox. Elsewhere, Scott J. Dummitt details the history of British Army Highlanders from the 78th Regiment of Foot (Ross-shire Buffs). In a departure from the usual seriousness, doom and gloom of military history,A.J. Mergenthaler delivers a little comic relief this month. Plus, Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Raymond E. Bell Jr. chronicles the mustering of a miniature military organization mainly made up of Britains toy soldiers, artillery and vehicles. Curtis Sleight recounts how hobbyists received a very warm welcome at the 21st Annual South Florida Toy Soldier, Action Figure, Toy & Collectibles Show. As usual, there’s lots more in store in this edition, so please start turning the pages, enjoy and, as always, happy collecting!