The earliest 2 horse-drawn chariots seem to have been developed by the Hurrians, Kassites and other Anatolian Highlanders in the latter half of the Middle Bronze Age. Their use soon spread to the various Amorite Kingdoms, the Elamites and the Hyksos.
Greek civilian dress was typically the same as that worn under the cuirass during war. The Chiton was a simple tunic which was tied at the shoulders. This was made from woollen cloth or linen and could be richly
The Tiger II, also called King Tiger or Royal Tiger by the Allies, was a development of the famous Tiger Tank. It only started operating in 1944, too late to have an adequate impact on the war. However it was feared and respected by the Allies who
Canaan and Syria in the Late Bronze Age consisted of numerous small city-states such as Megiddo, Kadesh and Ugarit, who were vassals or allies of the surrounding greater powers such as Mitanni, Middle Kingdom Assyria, New Kingdom Egypt or the Hittite Empire. The cities also either fought against each other for dominance in the region…
West African troops from France,s colonies provided fierce and loyal troops to the French army in two World Wars. Though raised across France’s territories in west, central and east Africa, they took the title Senegalese in honour of the first black Tirailleur regiments formed in Senegal. Ever since the 1850s France had recruited troops from…
Pack contains 8 metal foot figures of later Close Fighters of the Ramesside period (19th and 20th Dynasties) with a two-handed Mace-Axe and Shield. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
Resenting taxes imposed by the British parliament, patriot protests escalate to a peak on December 16, 1773 with the destruction of a shipment of tea, known as ‘the Boston Tea Party’. The British government punished Massachusetts by closing the port of Boston and taking away self-government. The Patriots responded by setting up a shadow government…
Generally, wolves tend to shy away from humans, but occasionally a wolf or two will wander down into the city in search of prey. 4 metal models per pack, 28mm sized, supplied unpainted. Plastic Frostgrave Soldier figures NOT included Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
The vast Soviet military machine that invaded Finland during the Winter War of 1939-1940 was stunned by the lightly armed but intensely motivated and skilled Finnish troops. The Soviets were outfought despite hugely superior weight of numbers. Although eventually seeking terms the Finns had delivered a harsh lesson to their rapacioius neighbours. When the Soviet…
Despite their ferocious and barbaric appearance Celts, like all troops, fought under tribal banners and standards – two examples of which you get in the plastic Celtic Warriors boxed set. For your army standard bearer you’ll want something even
Andy Hobday
Graham Davey