GAN-03 Brevet Captain Thomas C. Collins On Parade With The Royal Hong Kong Police Their famous “horns of the

Their famous “horns of the buffalo” formation relied on speed and coordination — the main force would engage the enemy while flanking units moved around the sides to encircle and overwhelm their opponents

often referred to by the Italian term "Maiale" ("Pig")

Positioned behind the Hastati

was a gladiator developed to replace the earlier Gallic type gladiators

Accurate firing positions and battlefield discipline were essential skills for every soldier

GAN-03 Brevet Captain Thomas C. Collins On Parade With The Royal Hong Kong Police Their famous “horns of theThe GAN 03 figure is part of the 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Series depicting the famous last stand at Last Stand at Gandamak. It represents Brevet Captain Thomas C. Collins of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot during the final moments of the disastrous retreat from Kabul in the First Anglo Afghan War. Historical Background On 13 January 1842, a small remnant of British troops and camp followers made their final stand near the village of