Over the past few weeks we’ve been releasing loads of miniatures from the Assyrian range we inherited when we bought Immortal Miniatures. With most of the range now available it’s time we brought you a few great value army deals, isn’t it? Chariots of Fire – Assyrian chariot division special offer 6 Assyrian Chariots Assyrian King in Chariot Add this…
Vince Rospond takes a look at the Assyrian and Babylonian background and armies. Take it away, Vince… ASSYRIA AND BABYLON 2500 BC TO 535 BC The History in a nutshell Assyria grew out of the city-states that developed in Mesopotamia starting about 2500 BC. In this area, also known as “The fertile crescent”, city-states developed and…
Our sizeable Assyrian range is swelled further this week with the addition of Qurubuti Spearmen – how big are those shields! The Assyrian king would maintain a brigade of his personal royal guard, this was probably one thousand strong. The spearmen wore a lamellar corslet of either bronze or iron with leather pteruges to protect…
Fresh troops for the Babylonian forces this week with the addition of these splendid Aramean light infantry… There were more than 40 Aramaean tribes throughout Mesopotamia, especially around south western Babylonia, Uruk and the marshy Elamite border. They had some large towns, but were mainly pastoral. Aramaean was becoming popular and would eventually replace Babylonian…
When we released the recent Assyrian chariots the first thing we were asked form was a Royal carriage to lead the army. Good job we’ve got one for you then! This splendid four-horse chariot is the only way for a King to be seen in battle. With his noble steeds prepared to move at the…
More troops for the Assyrian army this week – first up are these lovely Kisir Sharruti spearmen… The Kisir Sharruti were the King’s standing army. They would have been well equipped and trained soldiers, recruited from all over the empire. Recruitment reports show that Elamites, Skythians, Israelites and other nationalities could make up the ranks….
Thundering onto the battlefield is this splendid Assyrian chariot – woe betide anyone getting in the way of this machinery of destruction! Four horses, four crew and one devastating charge – the Assyrian chariots were the pinnacle of military engineering in their time and were put to good use on the field of battle. In…
The king would often be present when his army went to war, some actively took part in the fighting. It is thought that Sargon died in battle against the Cimmerians. The king is wearing the costume depicted in Ashurbanipal’s lion hunt. This is highly decorated and split for riding. The tiara is omitted, perhaps for…
The Assyrian king would maintain a brigade of his personal royal guard, this was probably one thousand strong. The archers wore a lamellar corslet of either bronze or iron with leather pteruges to protect the groin. The archers quiver was of tubular design, usually made from sheets of bronze. The quiver had a rod attached…
The Assyrians receive more cavalry this week – spear-armed Qurubuti horsemen to go with last week’s Qurubuti Horse Archers release! The Qurubuti were the personal bodyguard of the king, or prince. They would be very well trained and likely veterans or members of Assyrian nobility. Heavily armoured in iron and bronze and riding a felt…
Andy Hobday