British Infantry 1916-1918: What's in the Wargames Atlantic Box?

A practical look at the 30-figure hard plastic British Infantry 1916-1918 set: what you can build, how it scales, and who should buy it.

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PublishedOct 13, 2026

Page updatedOct 21, 2026

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British Infantry 1916-1918: What's in the Wargames Atlantic Box?

Quick answer

This box gives you up to 30 hard plastic British infantry equipped for World War One, with enough hat and helmet types to cover trenches, the sands of Arabia, early war, officers, and gas masks. It is a strong choice if you want one box to build a complete core force or multiple squads. Buy it if you value variety and hard plastic durability; skip it if you need figures for a different period or prefer metal miniatures.

What you actually get in the box

The set contains up to 30 hard plastic British infantry. The frame includes a selection of hat and helmet types, which lets you model troops for the trenches, the sands of Arabia, early war, officers, and figures wearing gas masks. Weapons include Lee Enfield rifles, Webley pistols, Lewis guns, and grenades, plus trench equipment. Because these are hard plastic, you can assemble, convert, and paint them with standard hobby tools and plastic cement.

How to plan your build before you cut plastic

Decide on a theme first: Western Front 1916-1918, a desert campaign, or an early-war force. That choice determines which heads and equipment you use. For a typical infantry section, build a mix of riflemen with Lee Enfields, one or two Lewis gunners, and a leader with a Webley pistol. Save the gas-mask heads for a dedicated trench or late-war squad. Because the box has 30 figures, you can assemble two or three distinct squads without buying extra boxes.

Scale and compatibility with other ranges

These are 28mm miniatures, which is the common scale for many historical wargames. They will fit alongside other 28mm World War One ranges, though slight differences in proportion may be noticeable. If you already own British infantry from another manufacturer, check that the style matches before mixing them in the same unit. The hard plastic material takes paint well and is easy to convert with a hobby knife.

Decision rules for buying the British Infantry 1916-1918 box

Buy it if you want one box to cover multiple WWI themes: The hat and helmet options plus gas masks and desert-appropriate heads let you build trench, early-war, officer, and Arabia units from the same 30 figures. One box can serve as the core of a British force for several campaigns.
Buy it if you prefer hard plastic for conversions: Hard plastic is easy to cut, glue, and reposition, so you can swap arms, heads, and equipment to create unique poses. Expect straightforward assembly with standard hobby tools.
Skip it if you need a different nationality or period: This set is specifically British infantry for 1916-1918, with some suitability for the lead-up to WWII. It will not represent other armies or later conflicts without significant conversion. Choose a different kit if your project is not British WWI.
Skip it if you dislike assembling many figures: Building 30 multi-part plastic figures takes time. If you want to play quickly, consider a smaller set or pre-assembled miniatures. Budget a few evenings for assembly and painting.

Key facts about this set

British Infantry (1916-1918): This hard plastic set allows you to build up to 30 British infantry equipped for World War One and somewhat suitable for the lead up to World War Two. A selection of hat and helmet types allow you to model for both in the trenches, the sands of Arabia, for early war and officers, and with gasmasks. Lee Enfield rifles, Webley pistols, Lewis guns, grenades, and trench equipment are included. The head options and weapon mix mean you can build a varied force for multiple theatres without buying extra kits.
Peasant Levy (1100-1350): The peasant levy could make up a bulk of an army during this time period but were rarely the decisive element in a battle. They were raised in one of three ways, as members of a lord's household, as mercenaries, or levied from a town or the countryside. If you are building a medieval force to oppose or ally with your British infantry in a campaign, this set offers a large, affordable core of troops.