Achaemenid Persia was one of the greatest empires in history, spanning from 520-400 BC. At it’s height it spanned most of the known world and controlled enormous wealth and manpower. Its enemies were legion with the Greeks, Thracians, Skythians, Lybians, Saite Egyptians, Indians and Sakas all meeting this great empire on the field of battle….
Our new Persian Sparabara models are available to add your army in a variety of ways – Command pack, Sparabara pack or Sparabara regiment. The command pack consists of a leader, musician and standard bearer for £5. Armies of the ancient near east used trumpets to signal orders to their units. These trumpets are still…
Persian archers carried a high capacity combined quiver and bow case, they were also usually equipped with a Kopis, Akinakes or Sagris sidearm. Persian arrows used vulture or falcon feathers, both birds were considered sacred to them. Persian infantry are depicted in Greek art as wearing a cuirass until about 450 when it is thought…
By Steve May We know from examining Greek vase paintings that Persian Sparabara wore highly decorated clothing. This was most likely made from leather or felt with embroidered pattern work. Some paintings appear to show ribbons sewn down the seams of the trousers. I have chosen colours that could be made from natural materials quite…
Whilst famous for their outstanding light cavalry, the Thessalians could also provide a great number of slingers and javelinmen. The hill peoples around the Thessalian Plain would be well versed in the use of slings and javelins from a young age. Thessalian psiloi distinguished themselves by defeating the cavalry on left flank of the Athenian…
Although famed for their cavalry, the Scythians were more than capable of fielding large numbers of infantry. These miniatures represent Scythian archers armed with their short recurved composite bow of horn, sinew and wood. They could be used either as regular bowmen in Scythian forces or as mercenaries in Persian or Athenian Greek armies. When…
For centuries the Arab tribes controlled the passages through Arabia. Deals were struck for safe passage and protection of supply lines and communication. This was vital during the Assyrians war against Egypt. Ashurbanipal however did launch a series of successful campaigns against them, the lightly armed archers on camels were no match for the Assyrian…
Mostly hailing from the mountainous areas of what is now the Balkans, the Illyrians were a large and diverse group analogous with the Celts and Germans. The Illyrians lived to the West of Macedon and were a traditional foe for the Macedonians. Illyrian forces excelled in raiding and would do so either by land or…
The Golden Age of Piracy lasted for thirty years, from 1690 to 1720, and Nassau was at its heart. Nassau was a tropical pirate paradise that was home to the greatest concentration of pirates ever seen. Nassau was well suited as a pirate base of operations. Its waters were too shallow for a large man-of-war…
Matt Rendar’s amazing Anglo-Zulu War collection first caught our eyes on the Warlord forums and we just had to show it off to you all. Feast your eyes on this inspirational set of photos… Phew! If that doesn’t have you reaching for your Zulu DVD nothing will…
Andy Hobday