Commonly deployed as mercenaries, Cretan archers are an iconic part of Greek armies. Despite their fame, we know almost nothing about their appearance or how
These peltasts are ideal for use during the Greek/Persian Wars of around 500BC. Not as well equipped as their later contemporaries, these miniatures give your hoplites good support. Pack contains 8 metal figures
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
Adding more presence and variety to the frontline of your hoplite phalanx, these three Greek commanders will add steely discipline to your troops as they face down their enemies up close and personal. One of these metal models holds his sword a
The Lakedaimonians used Helot slaves at Thermopylae and Plataea,
Those too poor to fight as a hoplite would serve as lightly equi
The front line of a hoplite formation was, understandably, not a safe place to be! The long bladed spears and heavy slashing swords would cause horrific injuries to any unarmoured area. Due to the asp
Armed as ever with their trademark shield and thrusting spear these hoplites also don the older design of bell cuirass. These will give you a greater degree of variety in your regiments or you could elect to field them as a complete regiment clad in this
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
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