The Pacific War Armies 1879-84 (Chile, Bolivia and Peru)

15mm Pewter Figurines : Packs contain 8 foot figures or 4 mounted (or otherwise described)

The War of the Pacific was a South American conflict that took place from 1879-1884 in which the forces of Chile fought against a defensive alliance of Bolivia and Peru. Also known as the "SaltpeterWar, 10 cents War or Guano War", the war arose from disputes over the control of territory that contained substantial mineral-rich deposits. The wikipedia entry gives a reasonable overview of the conflict LINK Although the conflict was dominated by the Chileans who had the larger army, there are colourful unforms on all sides and as the battles were fought over many types of terrain (and even had guerilla style attacks) it makes a great opportunity for a lively campaign game.

You can download a superb uniform guide written by one of our customers (Alan Curtis) by clicking on the link HERE many thanks Alan.

Photos supplied by Jeff Wiltrout - many thanks Jeff
INFANTRY
Pictures Code Description Price Unit Pack
Chilean Infantry Attacking  PWC1 Chilean Infantry Advancing (3 variants) £2.00 50 figs : £11.50
Chilean Infantry Firing  PWC2 Chilean Infantry Firing (3 variants) £2.00 50 figs : £11.50
Chilean Infantry Command  PWC3 Chilean Infantry Command x 2 : (Officer, Bugler, Standard bearer) x 2 £2.00 n/a
Bolivian Infantry Attacking  PWB1 Bolivian Infantry Advancing (3 variants) £2.00 50 figs : £11.50
Bolivian Infantry Firing  PWB2 Bolivian Infantry Firing (3 variants) £2.00 50 figs : £11.50
Bolivian Infantry Command  PWB3 Bolivian Infantry Command x 2 : (Officer, Drummer, Standard bearer) x 2 £2.00 n/a
Peruvian Infantry Attacking  PWP1 Peruvian Infantry Advancing (3 variants) Available now £2.00 50 figs : £11.50
Peruvian Infantry Firing  PWP2 Peruvian Infantry Firing (3 variants) Available now £2.00 50 figs : £11.50
Peruvian Infantry Command  PWP3 Peruvian Infantry Command x 2 : (Officer, Drummer, Standard bearer) x 2 Available now £2.00 n/a

CAVALRY

NB - there was not a lot of Cavalry used in the conflict (the Bolivians even had to use mules when they ran out of horses!), as you will only need a few packs / side, to keep costs down we have only provided a single horse pose. If you really want more (or want to commission more) - get in touch!

no pic yet  PWC4 Chilean / Peruvian Cavalry(use for either/both nations) : armed with Sabre and Rifle Available now £2.00 25 figs : £11.50
no pic yet  PWC5 Cavalry Command (use for all nations) : Officer, Bugler and Standard (3 mounted figures) Available now £2.00 n/a
no pic yet  PWB4 Bolivian Cavalry : armed with Rifle Available now £2.00 25 figs : £11.50

ARTILLERY

NB - All sides used a mixture of German Krupp and British Armstrong or Blakely cannon (especially after they had captured some of each other's artillery!). There also seems to be some references to Peru having bought French pieces, but not what they actually were(probably the Reyffe Breech loader but we cannot support this). Given they are from the same period, the guns below are from our Franco-Prussian range as we can find no evidence of different carriages being used.

Chilean Artillery Crew  PWC6 Chilean Artillery Crew (4 crew x 2) £2.00 n/a
Bolivian Artillery Crew  PWB5 Bolivian Artillery Crew (4 crew x 2) £2.00 n/a
Peruvian Artillery Crew  PWP4 Peruvian Artillery Crew (4 crew x 2) Available now £2.00 n/a
Krupp 6lb cannon  PWA1 Krupp 4lb Cannon x 2 £1.50 n/a
  PWA2 Krupp 6lb Cannon x 2 (as above - slightly larger bore barrel) £1.50 n/a
Armstrong 6lb cannon  PWA3 Armstrong 6lb Cannon x 2 (we have not done a specific Blakely cannon as it was very similar in design to this one) £1.50 n/a
This range is complete - we could do a few small additions though if you really want them, let us know!
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