J.A.Hidalgo
Well-Known Member
TERCIO DE EXTRANJEROS,(SPANISH FOREIGN LEGION LATER) RIFT WAR.
1921 Dar Hamed Blockhouse
BASED ON AUGUSTO FERRER DALMAU ARTWORK
7 METAL FIGURES +1 FREE, AND 3 PIECES RESIN BASE.
For those of you interested in the kit we have a promotion that will last from May 17 to June 7. During these days, by ordering the complete vignette, you will get a 20% discount (€ 100 during the promotion and € 120 afterwards) and an exclusive free figure of an officer of the Tercio de Extranjeros. This figure can only be purchased during the promotional period and will not be included later in the catalog.
To take advantage of the offer, you must place the order through the web or by sending an email to [email protected], within the established period.
Remember, from May 17 to June 7, both included.
Shipments for reserved vignettes will begin on June 7 (earlier if they are already available).
Figures will be available individually too
A brief historical introduction
In September 1921, during the Second Moroccan War (or Rif War, 1911-1927), the defensive blockhouse of Dar Hamed, located on the slope of Mount Gurugú - near Melilla - was severely attacked by the Riffians. This made the position very weakened and the lieutenant in command of the Tercio forces in El Atalayón requested to go to reinforce him, to which the command refused for tactical reasons. He then asked for volunteers and many volunteered even though there was very little chance of getting away with it. Among them he chose fourteen legionaries under the command of Corporal Suceso Terreros to come to the aid of his comrades in that blockhouse which, given its circumstances, was known as "El Malo"(The Bad). Sheltered for the night, the platoon managed to get there, which raised the morale of the besieged. From the first moment they were involved in arduous combat, making good use of rifles and hand grenades. But the enemies managed to place a cannon in the vicinity and then the situation became dramatic for the defenders of the Tercio. Finally the Harkeños managed to break through and penetrate through the parapets, and although the legionaries fought bravely until the last moment, even making use of their bayonets, finally they all perished. Since then, that action would be known as "El Blocao de la Muerte" and would be one of the main heroic events in the legionary tradition.
Cheers
Jose
1921 Dar Hamed Blockhouse
BASED ON AUGUSTO FERRER DALMAU ARTWORK
7 METAL FIGURES +1 FREE, AND 3 PIECES RESIN BASE.
For those of you interested in the kit we have a promotion that will last from May 17 to June 7. During these days, by ordering the complete vignette, you will get a 20% discount (€ 100 during the promotion and € 120 afterwards) and an exclusive free figure of an officer of the Tercio de Extranjeros. This figure can only be purchased during the promotional period and will not be included later in the catalog.
To take advantage of the offer, you must place the order through the web or by sending an email to [email protected], within the established period.
Remember, from May 17 to June 7, both included.
Shipments for reserved vignettes will begin on June 7 (earlier if they are already available).
Figures will be available individually too
A brief historical introduction
In September 1921, during the Second Moroccan War (or Rif War, 1911-1927), the defensive blockhouse of Dar Hamed, located on the slope of Mount Gurugú - near Melilla - was severely attacked by the Riffians. This made the position very weakened and the lieutenant in command of the Tercio forces in El Atalayón requested to go to reinforce him, to which the command refused for tactical reasons. He then asked for volunteers and many volunteered even though there was very little chance of getting away with it. Among them he chose fourteen legionaries under the command of Corporal Suceso Terreros to come to the aid of his comrades in that blockhouse which, given its circumstances, was known as "El Malo"(The Bad). Sheltered for the night, the platoon managed to get there, which raised the morale of the besieged. From the first moment they were involved in arduous combat, making good use of rifles and hand grenades. But the enemies managed to place a cannon in the vicinity and then the situation became dramatic for the defenders of the Tercio. Finally the Harkeños managed to break through and penetrate through the parapets, and although the legionaries fought bravely until the last moment, even making use of their bayonets, finally they all perished. Since then, that action would be known as "El Blocao de la Muerte" and would be one of the main heroic events in the legionary tradition.
Cheers
Jose
