This is a fairly generic Byzntine force configured to list 65 and with an 'on campaign' feel: soft hats, cloaks, variations in equipment. It has a lot of skoutatoi (8Bw) archers.
The Varangian mercenaries can be used to stiffen the archers
The general is one of 6 mounted elements elements ...
(15mm Byzantines: figures mostly by Essex and Irregular)
The main infantry force is a phalanx of archers protected by spearmen.
(Byzantine foot: figures by Irregular, Essex, Khurasan and Museum)
The camp
To achieve the necessary shallowness but still give the impression of a tented encampment, I have only used half depth tents. They are home-made out of card and tissue so any easy illusion to try (and which I think works quite well.
The trees are magnetised allowing a switch between theatres.
This army pairs against Early Lombard.
3 comments:
Awesome!
SUcj a spectacular army, and camp, splendid!!
Thanks Phil and Phil ... appreciate your aupport!
Phil
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