Soldier of Fortune 35: AZW Major Henry Spalding

Soldier of Fortune - This figure is only available via the Warlord Games webstore until the 30th of June 2026, 23.59 (BST). Thereafter, the figure will not be available in any other way, shape or form for a minimum of two years. A new Soldier of Fortune will take its place in July…

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Exercise your command with Major Henry Spalding!

June's Soldier of Fortune figure depicts the British commander of Rorke's Drift and Helpmekaar during the Anglo-Zulu war, Major Henry Spalding. One of those places is rather more familiar than the other...

In January 1879, Major Spalding was placed in command of the supply depots at Rorke's Drift and Helpmekaar, and their associated garrisons. With Zulu forces known to be in the area, Spalding left Rorke's Drift on the 22nd, seeking a party of overdue reinforcements, and leaving the station in command of one Lt. Chard. While engaged on this task, the news (carried by desperate survivors) of the disaster at Isandlwana reached Rorke's Drift, along with word of an impending attack. With Spalding away, it fell to the forces at the station to put up one of the most famous defences in military history. His reinforcements would not reach Rorke's Drift until after the battle, as he believed Helpmekaar also in danger, and in dire need of garrisoning.

Our miniature, which previously saw duty as an exclusive figure in the dim mists of time, depicts Major Spalding in action, perfect for 'what-if' games - one can readily imagine him and his reinforcements riding the the aid of Chard, Bromhead, &co. in their most desperate moments. He can just as readily serve as any British officer in an Anglo-Zulu war force, making him a versatile miniature and a great opportunity to paint a less-often wargamed period of redcoat soldiery.

Major Spalding will only be available during the month of June - after all, he's got two garrisons to manage - so don't miss your chance to add him to your Soldier of Fortune collection!

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted