In 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte launched an invasion of Egypt to extend French influence and power in that part of the Mediterranean and to block any overland access to India by the British.

At the same time Napoleon wanted to explore and investigate one of the world's great ancient civilization. To help do that he brought, along with his army, a host of engineers, architects, historians, archaeologists and artists to record and research all aspects of Egypt's amazing history and culture.

Relatively few toy soldier makers have ventured into Napoleon's ill-fated Egyptian adventure until now. And so K&C has. Another reason for doing this is that K&C has already developed a broad and growing series of Middle Eastern-themed series that utilize some excellent display accessories. Among them our existing Ancient Egypt and even our Life of Jesus.

"Napoleon in Egypt" seems to us like a very natural and fascinating addition. We hope you agree.