SFA021A - Rifleman (Blue Trousses) D-Day is often titled "Jack Tars

is often titled "Jack Tars and Leathernecks"

he abandoned futile beach defence and instead built a deep network of tunnels

it was particularly effective in broken terrain and close-quarters fighting

A soldier of the 24th Regiment of Foot (later the South Wales Borderers) in the act of reloading his musket while kneeling—a classic posture of 19th-century line infantry drill and combat technique

Winter warfare placed extraordinary demands on soldiers

SFA021A - Rifleman (Blue Trousses) D-Day is often titled "Jack TarsSFA021A Rifleman (Blue Trousers) The SFA021A Rifleman (Blue Trousers) depicts a British soldier in campaign dress, representing the appearance and equipment of troops serving during the Victorian era. The blue trousers worn by British soldiers were a distinctive feature of several units and periods of service, reflecting the evolving uniforms of the British Army during the 19th century. Uniforms were designed not only for identification but also to