The hoplite phalanx was one of the most formidable fighting formations of the ancient world, enabling the Greeks to dominate the battlefields of their homelands and much of the Near East for hundreds of
Firelock companies were raised throughout the Civil Wars for a variety of purposes. Formed origi
Well-drilled, and clad in his segmented armour the Legionary was the lifeblood of the Roman war machine –
Well-drilled, and clad in his segmented armour the Legionary was the lifeblood of the Roman war machine –
This set represents Veteran Legionaries in the thick of the action
When the German army crashed over the Russian border in 1941, Hitler was confident of a short, sharp campaign. He nearly got one, but heroic defence by the massive Soviet armies slowed the Nazi advance. It was done by the simple private soldier, “Ivan” as the Germans called him. Brave, solid, and loyal, these soldiers…
The 17th Century saw the assembling of large regular armies equipped and supplied by the state. Many units, though not all, were uniformly attired for the first time, and formed into companies and regiments then finally brigaded together into tercios or battalias. Formations on the field could vary enormously as the situation dictated. On paper,…
The 17th Century saw large standing armies in action all over Europe, in numbers previously undreamt of, and huge numbers of infantry, artillery and cavalry were raised. The cavalry of the period were mostly of the heavy variety; big horses that could barge other enemy cavalry and intimidate infantry, while carrying a determined rider protected…
Sculpted by the very talented Wojtek these fabulous miniatures represent a return to Warlord’s very first range of miniatures – the Romans! As you’d imagine, the plastic command group comprises of a centurion, standard bearer and musician. Using
Andy Hobday
Graham Davey